Preston Town property record for 178 Branch Hill Rd, Preston, CT 06365
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,576 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 4.89 acres (213,331 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,168 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PRES M:12-0 B:BRA1 L:178 |
| Primary APN | PRES M:12-0 B:BRA1 L:178 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,812 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 213,331 sqft (4.89 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 80700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 BRANCH HILL RD |
| City | PRESTON |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06365-8604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-60 |
| Legal Block | BRA1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 178 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON CT |
| Township / Civil Division | PRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 700100 |
178 Branch Hill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Preston Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 BRANCH HILL RD, PRESTON, CT 06365-8604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 198 / 695 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON CT |
| Property Address | 178 BRANCH HILL RD, PRESTON, CT 06365-8604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 213-64 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 213/64 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Branch Hill Rd was $6,168.
Source: Preston Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Preston Town |
| Elementary School District | Preston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,168.00 | $245,630 (-) Land $63,840 Building $181,790 | $171,941 Land $44,688 Building $127,253 |
| 2024 | $6,168.00 (+7.46%) | $245,630 (-) Land $63,840 Building $181,790 | |
| 2023 | $5,740.00 (+23.95%) | $245,630 (+47.88%) Land $63,840 Building $181,790 | |
| 2022 | $4,631.00 | $166,100 Land $57,800 Building $108,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Branch Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 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 178 Branch Hill Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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