257 E River Rd, Guilford, CT 06437 Property Records

Guilford Town property record for 257 E River Rd, Guilford, CT 06437

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.87 acres (37,897 sqft)
OwnerIndividual on Record
Last Sale$375,000 (Aug 2008)
Tax Bill$10,529 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APNGUIL M:7600402

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNGUIL M:7600402
Alternative APN
  • 5548

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,280 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,140 sqft
Unfinished Basement240 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area37,897 sqft (0.87 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number5548
Street Address257 E RIVER RD
CityGUILFORD
StateCT
Zip06437-2250
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-5
JurisdictionGUILFORD CT
Township / Civil DivisionGUILFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1033
Census Tract190301

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual on Record
Mailing Address257 E RIVER RD, GUILFORD, CT 06437-2250
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 1, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 1, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 29, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page769 / 652
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGUILFORD CT
Property Address257 E RIVER RD, GUILFORD, CT 06437-2250
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number001011-275
DateSep 19, 2023
Book Page1011/275
Instrument2918820007
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueOct 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateConnecticut
County SubdivisionGuilford Town
Unified School DistrictGuilford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$380,800 (-) Land $200,970 Building $179,830$266,560 Land $140,679 Building $125,881
2024$10,529.00 (+4.02%)$380,800 (-) Land $200,970 Building $179,830
2023$10,122.00 (+22.05%)$380,800 (+52.67%) Land $200,970 Building $179,830
2022$8,293.00$249,420 Land $135,140 Building $114,280

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCTWC - SHORELINE REGION-GUILFORD SYSTEM
private · serves 33,975 people · EPA ID CT0608011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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