Bethany Town property record for 188 Bear Hill Rd, Bethany, CT 06524
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,848 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $10,948 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BETH M:107 B:29 |
| Primary APN | BETH M:107 B:29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,848 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 104600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 BEAR HILL RD |
| City | BETHANY |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06524-3262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-65 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BETHANY CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHANY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 161100 |
188 Bear Hill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Bethany Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 BEAR HILL RD, BETHANY, CT 06524-3262 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 190 / 669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BETHANY CT |
| Property Address | 188 BEAR HILL RD, BETHANY, CT 06524-3262 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000221-835 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 221/835 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Bear Hill Rd was $10,948, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Bethany Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Bethany Town |
| Elementary School District | Bethany School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Regional School District 05 (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,948.00 (+2.91%) | $365,050 (-) Land $69,160 Building $295,890 | $578,260 (+126.29%) |
| 2025 | $10,638.00 | $365,050 Land $69,160 Building $295,890 | $255,535 Land $48,412 Building $207,123 |
| 2024 | $10,638.00 (+5.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,096.00 (+4.95%) | $267,230 (-) Land $76,860 Building $190,370 | |
| 2022 | $9,620.00 | $267,230 Land $76,860 Building $190,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 Bear Hill Rd 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 188 Bear Hill Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 91 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, Verizon.
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