Hamden Town property record for 255 Helen St, Hamden, CT 06514
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $123,500 (May 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $9,603 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2224 B:449 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2224 B:449 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,238 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 696 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 255 HELEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06514-4326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 449 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 165600 |
255 Helen St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1990.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 HELEN ST, HAMDEN, CT 06514-4326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 255 HELEN ST, HAMDEN, CT 06514-4326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005175-91 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Book Page | 5175/91 |
| Instrument | 2463 |
| Name | FINEX CU |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2039 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Helen St was $9,603.
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 | $9,603.00 | $178,920 (-) Land $43,750 Building $135,170 | $283,421 (+126.3%) |
| 2025 | $178,920 (+56.33%) Land $43,750 Building $135,170 | $125,244 Land $30,625 Building $94,619 | |
| 2024 | $9,282.00 (+45.83%) | $114,450 (-) Land $27,860 Building $86,590 | |
| 2023 | $6,365.00 | $114,450 Land $27,860 Building $86,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Helen St 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 risk around 255 Helen 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 797 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 |
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