228 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516 Property Records

West Haven City property record for 228 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$215,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$8,557 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`10546`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`10546`
Alternative APN	`WHAV M:0044 B:0082 L:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,326 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,158 sqft
1st Floor Area	750 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	672 sqft
Basement Area	750 sqft
Unfinished Basement	750 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1899
Effective Year Built	Effective 1899
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	10546
Street Address	228 FIRST AVE
City	WEST HAVEN
State	CT
Zip	06516-4705
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Block	82
Jurisdiction	WEST HAVEN CT
Township / Civil Division	WEST HAVEN
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4006
Census Tract	155000

Owner

Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	228 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4705
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Aug 19, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 5, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 5, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1872 / 884
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WEST HAVEN CT
Property Address	228 1ST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4705
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	1874-32
Date	Sep 2, 2020
Book Page	1874/32

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	337 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WEST HAVEN CT
Recording Date	Aug 19, 2020
Property Address	228 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4705
Document Number	1872-884
Book / Page	1872 / 884
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	1872887
Date	Aug 19, 2020
Instrument	1872/887

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WEST HAVEN CT
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2018
Property Address	228 1ST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4705
Document Number	1811-635
Book / Page	1811 / 635
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 28, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$51.51
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	18110637
Date	Apr 5, 2018
Instrument	01811/0637

Lender

Name	TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 5, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: West Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Connecticut
County Subdivision / Municipality	West Haven City
Unified School District	West Haven School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$8,557.00 (+9.73%)	$225,820 (+56.75%) Land $71,960 Building $153,860	$322,600 Land $102,800 Building $219,800
2024	$7,798.00 (+16.39%)
2023	$6,700.00 (+1.99%)	$144,060 (-) Land $49,840 Building $94,220
2022	$6,569.00	$144,060 Land $49,840 Building $94,220

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone VE, 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 287 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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