Branford Town property record for 256 Opening Hill Rd, Branford, CT 06405
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.017 acres (784 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (May 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,257 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAN M:C04-000 B:002 L:1 U:256 |
| Primary APN | BRAN M:C04-000 B:002 L:1 U:256 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,015 sqft |
| Basement Area | 665 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 665 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 784 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 OPENING HILL RD |
| City | BRANFORD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06405-2260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | FOXBRIDGE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 184700 |
256 Opening Hill Rd, a condominium, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 1994.
Source: Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 HIGHWOODS DR, GUILFORD, CT 06437-1942 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 571 / 148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Opening Hill Rd was $4,257, up 3.6% 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 | $4,257.00 (+3.55%) | $192,100 (-) Building $192,100 | $311,205 (+131.43%) |
| 2025 | $4,111.00 | $192,100 Building $192,100 | $134,470 Building $134,470 |
| 2024 | $4,111.00 (+5.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,913.00 (+1.5%) | $130,900 (-) Building $130,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,855.00 | $130,900 Building $130,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Opening Hill Rd 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 256 Opening Hill Rd 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 | 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 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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