West Haven City property record for 245 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,034 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0044 B:0100 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0044 B:0100 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,669 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 9445 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 FIRST AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-4706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 155000 |
245 First Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1999.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1106 / 214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 First Ave was $7,034.
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 | $7,034.00 | $203,700 Land $76,090 Building $127,610 | $291,000 Land $108,700 Building $182,300 |
| 2024 | $7,034.00 (+16.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,030.00 (+2%) | $129,640 (-) Land $52,710 Building $76,930 | |
| 2022 | $5,912.00 | $129,640 Land $52,710 Building $76,930 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 First Ave 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 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.
The area around 245 First 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 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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