Hamden Town property record for 221 Thornton St, Hamden, CT 06517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $282,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $15,659 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Jun 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2428 B:349 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2428 B:349 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,590 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 898 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 898 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 221 THORNTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06517-1324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 349 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 165300 |
221 Thornton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 THORNTON ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| May 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4605 / 17 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 221 THORNTON ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 4792-93 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4792/93 |
| Instrument | 858 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 221 THORNTON ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 4521-259 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 4521/259 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 221 THORNTON ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1324 |
| Document Number | 4605-17 |
| Book / Page | 4605 / 17 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 460519 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4605/19 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 221 Thornton St was $15,659.
Source: Hamden Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Hamden Town |
| Unified School District | Hamden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,659.00 | $291,760 (-) Land $123,480 Building $168,280 | $468,311 (+129.3%) |
| 2025 | $291,760 (+59.21%) Land $123,480 Building $168,280 | $204,232 Land $86,436 Building $117,796 | |
| 2024 | $15,137.00 (+48.53%) | $183,260 (+1.71%) Land $71,190 Building $112,070 | |
| 2023 | $10,191.00 | $180,180 Land $71,190 Building $108,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 Thornton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 221 Thornton St 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 | 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 563 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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