Groton Town property record for 257 Elm St, Groton, CT 06340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,795 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,706 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GROT M:260816739868 |
| Primary APN | GROT M:260816739868 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,795 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Loading Dock | Loading Dock |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 260816739868 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 ELM ST |
| City | GROTON |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06340-5540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Jurisdiction | GROTON CT |
| Township / Civil Division | GROTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 702900 |
257 Elm St is held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Groton Town records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 ELM ST, GROTON, CT 06340-5540 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 480 / 1057 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 001332-800 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GROTON CT |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 257 ELM ST, GROTON, CT 06340-5540 |
| Document Number | 001332-800 |
| Book / Page | 1332 / 800 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Elm St was $7,706.
Source: Groton Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Groton Town |
| Unified School District | Groton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,706.00 | $292,110 Land $178,626 Building $113,484 | $204,477 Land $125,038 Building $79,439 |
| 2024 | $7,706.00 (+11.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,897.00 (+2.07%) | $292,110 (-) Land $129,990 Building $162,120 | |
| 2022 | $6,757.00 | $292,110 Land $129,990 Building $162,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Elm St 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 September 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, 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 257 Elm 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 | 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 | NOANK FIRE DISTRICT serves 1,947 people · EPA ID CT0590031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GROTON UTILITIES |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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