242 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516 Property Records

West Haven City property record for 242 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,894 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size	0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$225,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,979 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2025 Line of Credit Jul 2025 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`WHAV M:0044 B:0084 L:0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`WHAV M:0044 B:0084 L:0000`
Alternative APN	`2923`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,894 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,329 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,020 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	600 sqft
Basement Area	664 sqft
Unfinished Basement	664 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1888
Effective Year Built	Effective 1888
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,761 sqft (0.27 acres)
Garage Type	Basement

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2923
Street Address	242 FIRST AVE
City	WEST HAVEN
State	CT
Zip	06516-4754
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Block	84
Jurisdiction	WEST HAVEN CT
Township / Civil Division	WEST HAVEN
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4006
Census Tract	155000

Owner

242 First Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2025.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	242 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4754
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 16, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jul 16, 2025	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 10, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1903 / 501
Last Transfer Date	Jul 10, 2025
Transfer Doc	002020-807
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WEST HAVEN CT
Property Address	242 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4754
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	002018-324
Date	Jun 16, 2025
Book Page	2018/324

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2055

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WEST HAVEN CT
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2025
Property Address	242 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4754
Document Number	002020-807
Book / Page	2020 / 807
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WEST HAVEN CT
Recording Date	Jun 10, 2021
Property Address	242 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4754
Document Number	001903-501
Book / Page	1903 / 501
Instrument Date	Jun 9, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
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
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0001903503
Date	Jun 10, 2021
Instrument	1903/503

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 First Ave was $7,979.

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	$7,979.00	$231,070 Land $78,540 Building $152,530	$330,100 Land $112,200 Building $217,900
2024	$7,979.00 (+13.99%)
2023	$7,000.00 (+2%)	$150,500 (-) Land $54,460 Building $96,040
2022	$6,863.00	$150,500 Land $54,460 Building $96,040

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 242 First 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

Wildfire risk around 242 First 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.

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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