New Haven City property record for 17 Watson St, New Haven, CT 06511
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,003 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,620 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 289 0498 00400 |
| Primary APN | 289 0498 00400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,003 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,183 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 289 0498 00400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 WATSON ST |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06511-1014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Block | 498 |
| Legal Lot Number | 400 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 141500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Winchester Repeating Arms Company Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2015 · 1,215 contributing resources · NRIS 13000898 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Watson St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2015.
Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 399 WHALLEY AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-3008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9314 / 253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 17 WATSON ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-1014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 10239-251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10239/251 |
| Instrument | 2021-09242 |
| Name | COREVEST AMERICAN FINANCE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Watson St was $5,620, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: New Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | New Haven City |
| Unified School District | New Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,620.00 (+1.43%) | $140,630 (-) Land $31,570 Building $109,060 | $296,802 (+201.5%) |
| 2025 | $5,541.00 | $140,630 Land $31,570 Building $109,060 | $98,441 Land $22,099 Building $76,342 |
| 2024 | $5,541.00 (+5.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,231.00 (-6.42%) | $140,630 (-) Land $31,570 Building $109,060 | |
| 2022 | $5,590.00 | $140,630 Land $31,570 Building $109,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17 Watson St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY serves 418,900 people · EPA ID CT0930011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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 | None 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 900 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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