256 Rte 87, Columbia, CT 06237 Property Records

Columbia Town property record for 256 Rte 87, Columbia, CT 06237

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 3 ba · 5,693 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	1.17 acres (50,965 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$285,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$9,163 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Refinance Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`COLU M:017 L:071`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`COLU M:017 L:071`
Alternative APNs	`00206600` `206600`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	14 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	5,693 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	10,782 sqft
Basement Area	3,236 sqft
Unfinished Basement	3,236 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	50,965 sqft (1.17 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	206600
Street Address	256 ROUTE 87
City	COLUMBIA
State	CT
Zip	06237-1127
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Lot Number	71
Jurisdiction	COLUMBIA CT
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBIA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	860100

Owner

256 Rte 87 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.

Source: Columbia Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	256 ROUTE 87, COLUMBIA, CT 06237-1127
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SEACOAST MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Oct 30, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SEACOAST MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 30, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 30, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 24, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	231 / 410
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COLUMBIA CT
Property Address	256 ROUTE 87, COLUMBIA, CT 06237-1127
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	000239-975
Date	Jun 23, 2021
Book Page	239/975

Lender

Name	SEACOAST MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COLUMBIA CT
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2019
Property Address	256 ROUTE 87, COLUMBIA, CT 06237-1127
Document Number	231-410
Book / Page	231 / 410
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	231413
Date	Oct 30, 2019
Instrument	231/413

Lender

Name	SEACOAST MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Rte 87 was $9,163, up 5.1% from the year before.

Source: Columbia Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Connecticut
County Subdivision	Columbia Town
Elementary School District	Columbia School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,163.00 (+5.06%)	$297,990 (-) Land $38,990 Building $259,000	$526,463 (+152.39%)
2025	$8,722.00	$297,990 Land $38,990 Building $259,000	$208,593 Land $27,293 Building $181,300
2024	$8,722.00 (+12.96%)
2023	$7,721.00 (+0.16%)	$297,990 (-) Land $38,990 Building $259,000
2022	$7,709.00	$297,990 Land $38,990 Building $259,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 256 Rte 87.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 256 Rte 87 is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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