Meriden City property record for 229 Columbus Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,486 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Dec 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $5,594 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 607-0183-0006-0000 |
| Primary APN | 607-0183-0006-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,486 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,069 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 932 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 932 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 607-0183-0006-0000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | MERIDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06451-5338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 183 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | MERIDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 170700 |
229 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1986.
Source: Meriden City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 COLUMBUS AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06451-5338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1358 / 208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Columbus Ave was $5,594.
Source: Meriden City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Meriden City |
| Unified School District | Meriden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,594.00 | $139,510 (-) Land $49,980 Building $89,530 | $199,300 Land $71,400 Building $127,900 |
| 2024 | $5,594.00 (+10.42%) | $139,510 (-) Land $49,980 Building $89,530 | |
| 2023 | $5,066.00 (+10.08%) | $139,510 (-) Land $49,980 Building $89,530 | |
| 2022 | $4,602.00 | $139,510 Land $49,980 Building $89,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Columbus Ave 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 229 Columbus 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 | MERIDEN WATER DIVISION serves 58,441 people · EPA ID CT0800011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 594 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 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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