Hamden Town property record for 261 Thornton St, Hamden, CT 06517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $18,029 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Refinance Apr 2022 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2428 B:355 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2428 B:355 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,804 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 396 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 261 THORNTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06517-1325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 355 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 165300 |
261 Thornton St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 THORNTON ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DISCOVER BANK |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SOFI LENDING CORP |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FARMINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4479 / 109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 261 THORNTON ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1325 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 005159-291 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Book Page | 5159/291 |
| Instrument | 1293 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 261 THORNTON ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1325 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 004970-218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4970/218 |
| Instrument | 2623 |
| Name | SOFI LENDING CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 THORNTON ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1325 |
| Document Number | 4479-109 |
| Book / Page | 4479 / 109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $102.14 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 44790111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 04479/0111 |
| Name | FARMINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 29, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Thornton St was $18,029.
Source: Hamden Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Hamden Town |
| Unified School District | Hamden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,029.00 | $335,930 (-) Land $134,960 Building $200,970 | $507,647 (+115.88%) |
| 2025 | $335,930 (+53.08%) Land $134,960 Building $200,970 | $235,151 Land $94,472 Building $140,679 | |
| 2024 | $17,428.00 (+42.81%) | $219,450 (-) Land $77,840 Building $141,610 | |
| 2023 | $12,204.00 | $219,450 Land $77,840 Building $141,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Thornton 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 January 25, 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 Thornton 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 | None beyond 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 | REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY serves 418,900 people · EPA ID CT0930011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 563 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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