West Haven City property record for 23 Dawson Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,665 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 12288 |
| Primary APN | 12288 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12288 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 DAWSON AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-6409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 288 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 154800 |
23 Dawson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 DAWSON AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-6409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1770 / 953 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 23 DAWSON AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-6409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001969-737 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1969/737 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Dawson Ave was $8,665.
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 | $8,665.00 | $263,620 Land $122,780 Building $140,840 | $376,600 Land $175,400 Building $201,200 |
| 2024 | $8,665.00 (+11.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,766.00 (+1.82%) | $172,200 (-) Land $98,280 Building $73,920 | |
| 2022 | $7,627.00 | $172,200 Land $98,280 Building $73,920 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Dawson Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 23 Dawson Ave 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 343 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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