Meriden City property record for 251 Hicks Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,900 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,415 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 520-249G-0026-0000 |
| Primary APN | 520-249G-0026-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,120 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 520-249G-0026-0000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 HICKS AVE |
| City | MERIDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06451-1910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 249G |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | MERIDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 171600 |
251 Hicks Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Meriden City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 HICKS AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06451-1910 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3338 / 146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Hicks Ave was $4,415.
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 | $4,415.00 | $110,110 (-) Land $45,010 Building $65,100 | $157,300 Land $64,300 Building $93,000 |
| 2024 | $4,415.00 (+10.43%) | $110,110 (-) Land $45,010 Building $65,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,998.00 (+10.05%) | $110,110 (-) Land $45,010 Building $65,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,633.00 | $110,110 Land $45,010 Building $65,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Hicks 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 A, 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 251 Hicks Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 132 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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