Norwich City property record for 261 Central Ave, Norwich, CT 06360
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,396 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,331 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NORW M:87 B:2 L:46 |
| Primary APN | NORW M:87 B:2 L:46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,396 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,854 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,954 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,618 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,618 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 46560001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | NORWICH |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06360-3824 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | NC |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | NORWICH CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 696401 |
261 Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1995.
Source: Norwich City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 JEFFERSON AVE, 1, NEW LONDON, CT 06320-3670 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1214 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Central Ave was $5,331, down 15.6% from the year before.
Source: Norwich City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Norwich City |
| Unified School District | Norwich School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,331.00 (-15.61%) | $156,100 (-) Land $19,000 Building $137,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,317.00 | $156,100 Land $19,000 Building $137,100 | $109,270 Land $13,300 Building $95,970 |
| 2024 | $6,317.00 (-9.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,946.00 (+0.33%) | $142,800 (-) Land $18,200 Building $124,600 | |
| 2022 | $6,923.00 | $142,800 Land $18,200 Building $124,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Central 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 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 261 Central Ave 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 | Indirect within 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 | NORWICH PUBLIC UTILITIES serves 36,163 people · EPA ID CT1040011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2018 Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Feb 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 266 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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