Branford Town property record for 252 Shore Dr, Branford, CT 06405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 757 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $267,500 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,170 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAN M:B10-000 B:009 L:00016 |
| Primary APN | BRAN M:B10-000 B:009 L:00016 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 757 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,543 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 SHORE DR |
| City | BRANFORD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06405-4833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SB2 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 184300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Short Beach Historic District listed 2019 · 162 contributing resources · NRIS 100004544 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
252 Shore Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2026.
Source: Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 SHORE DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-4833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1254 / 545 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002831 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 252 SHORE DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-4833 |
| Document Number | 0000002831 |
| Book / Page | 1431 / 598 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262831 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 252 SHORE DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-4833 |
| Document Number | 1254-545 |
| Book / Page | 001254 / 000545 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3740002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $267.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 252 SHORE DR BRANFORD CT 064054833, BRANFORD, CT 06405-4833 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Shore Dr was $5,170, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Branford Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Branford Town |
| Unified School District | Branford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,170.00 (+3.54%) | $233,300 (-) Land $132,600 Building $100,700 | $360,621 (+120.82%) |
| 2025 | $4,993.00 | $233,300 Land $132,600 Building $100,700 | $163,310 Land $92,820 Building $70,490 |
| 2024 | $4,993.00 (+0.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,968.00 (+1.49%) | $166,200 (-) Land $102,300 Building $63,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,895.00 | $166,200 Land $102,300 Building $63,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Shore Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 252 Shore Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 95% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 248 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 |
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