New Haven City property record for 255 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1803 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $11,919 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29 0890 02800 |
| Primary APN | 29 0890 02800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 931 sqft |
| Basement Area | 889 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 889 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1803 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1803 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,307 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 29 0890 02800 |
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| Street Address | 255 TOWNSEND AVE |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06512-3962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Block | 890 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2800 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 142800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Morris Cove Historic District listed 2018 · 341 contributing resources · NRIS 100002320 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
255 Townsend Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2009.
Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8430 / 134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Townsend Ave was $11,919, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: New Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | New Haven City |
| Unified School District | New Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,919.00 (+1.42%) | $298,270 (-) Land $106,610 Building $191,660 | $394,552 (+88.97%) |
| 2025 | $11,752.00 | $298,270 Land $106,610 Building $191,660 | $208,789 Land $74,627 Building $134,162 |
| 2024 | $11,752.00 (+5.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,096.00 (-6.41%) | $298,270 (-) Land $106,610 Building $191,660 | |
| 2022 | $11,856.00 | $298,270 Land $106,610 Building $191,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Townsend 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.
Wildfire risk around 255 Townsend Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 360 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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