North Branford Town property record for 261 Old Post Rd, Northford, CT 06472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,362 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (50,965 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $11,985 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0071 B:33-2 |
| Primary APN | M:0071 B:33-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,362 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,220 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,442 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,442 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 50,965 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5461 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 OLD POST RD |
| City | NORTHFORD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06472-1038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Block | 33-2 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTH BRANFORD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH BRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 186200 |
261 Old Post Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: North Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 OLD POST RD, NORTHFORD, CT 06472-1038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 260 / 1050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Old Post Rd was $11,985, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: North Branford Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | North Branford Town |
| Unified School District | North Branford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,985.00 (+4.34%) | $416,000 (-) Land $129,200 Building $286,800 | $610,013 (+109.48%) |
| 2025 | $11,486.00 | $416,000 Land $129,200 Building $286,800 | $291,200 Land $90,440 Building $200,760 |
| 2024 | $11,486.00 (+19.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,593.00 | $277,900 Land $107,900 Building $170,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Old Post 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 261 Old Post Rd 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 91 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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