Hamden Town property record for 249 Thornton St, Hamden, CT 06517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $15,268 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2428 B:353 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2428 B:353 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,745 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 985 sqft |
| Basement Area | 846 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 474 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 249 THORNTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06517-1325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 353 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 165300 |
249 Thornton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 THORNTON ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1685 / 227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Thornton St was $15,268.
Source: Hamden Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Hamden Town |
| Unified School District | Hamden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,268.00 | $284,480 (-) Land $123,480 Building $161,000 | $386,712 (+94.19%) |
| 2025 | $284,480 (+58.26%) Land $123,480 Building $161,000 | $199,136 Land $86,436 Building $112,700 | |
| 2024 | $14,759.00 (+47.65%) | $179,760 (-2.39%) Land $71,190 Building $108,570 | |
| 2023 | $9,996.00 | $184,170 Land $71,190 Building $112,980 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Thornton St 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 AE, 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 risk around 249 Thornton St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 563 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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