Bridgeport City property record for 161 Deforest Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,431 sqft · built 1857 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,029 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $199,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,499 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Mar 2025 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | RH-0034100 |
| Primary APN | RH-0034100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,431 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,466 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 651 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 651 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1857 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1857 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,029 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | RH-0034100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 DEFOREST AVE |
| City | BRIDGEPORT |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06607-2414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RBB |
| Legal Block | 611 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BRIDGEPORT CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 74400 |
161 Deforest Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Bridgeport City records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 W MAIN ST, NORWALK, CT 06851-4519 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer UNKNOWN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10101 / 138 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRIDGEPORT CT |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 161 DEFOREST AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06607-2414 |
| Document Number | 0000058344 |
| Book / Page | 11639 / 160 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202658344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 DEFOREST AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06607-2414 |
| Document Number | 0000058344, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Book Page | 11639/160 |
| Instrument | 202658344 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.52% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRIDGEPORT CT |
| Property Address | 161 DEFOREST AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06607-2414 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 011354-267 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Book Page | 11354/267 |
| Instrument | 27760 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRIDGEPORT CT |
| Property Address | 161 DEFOREST AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06607-2414 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 010433-234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10433/234 |
| Instrument | 9615 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRIDGEPORT CT |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 161 DEFOREST AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06607-2414 |
| Document Number | 10101-138 |
| Book / Page | 010101 / 000138 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $199.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 DEFOREST AVE BRIDGEPORT CT 066072414, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06607-2414 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Deforest Ave was $5,499.
Source: Bridgeport City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Bridgeport City |
| Unified School District | Bridgeport School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,499.00 | $126,560 Land $33,780 Building $92,780 | $88,592 Land $23,646 Building $64,946 |
| 2024 | $5,499.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,499.00 | $126,560 (-) Land $33,780 Building $92,780 | |
| 2022 | $5,499.00 | $126,560 Land $33,780 Building $92,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Deforest Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 161 Deforest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY private · serves 351,756 people · EPA ID CT0150011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 24 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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