West Haven City property record for 185 Richards St, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $228,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,060 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Line of Credit Sep 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12284 |
| Primary APN | 12284 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,253 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 12284 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 RICHARDS ST |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-3732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 154500 |
185 Richards St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: West Haven City records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 RICHARDS ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1547 / 69 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 001999-214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 185 RICHARDS ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3732 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02017-1053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Book Page | 2017/1053 |
| Name | MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 185 RICHARDS ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3732 |
| Document Number | 001999-214 |
| Book / Page | 1999 / 214 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Richards St was $7,060.
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 | $7,060.00 | $204,470 Land $49,910 Building $154,560 | $292,100 Land $71,300 Building $220,800 |
| 2024 | $7,060.00 (+15.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,104.00 (+1.99%) | $131,250 (-) Land $34,580 Building $96,670 | |
| 2022 | $5,985.00 | $131,250 Land $34,580 Building $96,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Richards 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.
The area around 185 Richards 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 |
|---|
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 435 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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