Manchester Town property record for 178 E Center St, Manchester, CT 06040
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,062 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,900 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,327 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 179000178 |
| Primary APN | 179000178 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,062 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,532 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 179000178 |
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| Street Address | 178 E CENTER ST |
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06040-5210 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | KENSINGTON WOODS |
| Legal Block | 1790 |
| Legal Lot Number | 178 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER CT |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 514800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Manchester Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2001 · 914 contributing resources · NRIS 01000881 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
178 E Center St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 1995.
Source: Manchester Town records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 E CENTER ST, MANCHESTER, CT 06040-5210 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 368 / 434 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 E Center St was $7,327.
Source: Manchester Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Manchester Town |
| Unified School District | Manchester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,327.00 | $184,000 Land $73,900 Building $110,100 | $128,800 Land $51,730 Building $77,070 |
| 2024 | $7,327.00 (+7.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,845.00 (+2.99%) | $184,000 (-) Land $73,900 Building $110,100 | |
| 2022 | $6,646.00 | $184,000 Land $73,900 Building $110,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 E Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 29, 2025
| 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.
The area around 178 E Center St 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 |
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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 | MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 51,198 people · EPA ID CT0770021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile.
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