West Haven City property record for 178 Front Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 9,888 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $334,038 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $21,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0055 B:0083 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0055 B:0083 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 9,888 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,170 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 1033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 FRONT AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-2818 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | IPD |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 361500 |
178 Front Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2019.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 FRONT AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-2818 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1830 / 943 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 178 FRONT AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-2818 |
| Document Number | 1830-943 |
| Book / Page | 001830 / 000943 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $334.04 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 178 FRONT AVE WEST HAVEN CT 065162818, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-2818 |
| Document Number | 1830-945 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 001830/000945 |
| Name | ION BK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Front Ave was $21,766.
Source: West Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | West Haven City |
| Unified School District | West Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,766.00 | $630,350 Land $88,620 Building $541,730 | $900,500 Land $126,600 Building $773,900 |
| 2024 | $21,766.00 (-0.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $21,846.00 (+2%) | $469,700 (-) Land $79,940 Building $389,760 | |
| 2022 | $21,418.00 | $469,700 Land $79,940 Building $389,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Front Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 178 Front Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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