261 Townsend Ave, New Haven (East Haven), CT 06512 Property Records

New Haven City property record for 261 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$300,000 (Apr 2007)
Tax Bill	$9,497 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale Mar 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`29 0890 02900`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`29 0890 02900`
Alternative APN	`NHVN M:029 B:0890 L:02900`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,696 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,904 sqft
1st Floor Area	720 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Unfinished Basement	720 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	29 0890 02900
Street Address	261 TOWNSEND AVE
City	NEW HAVEN
State	CT
Zip	06512-3962
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS2
Legal Block	890
Legal Lot Number	2900
Jurisdiction	NEW HAVEN CT
Township / Civil Division	NEW HAVEN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	142800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Morris Cove Historic District listed 2018 · 341 contributing resources · NRIS 100002320

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

261 Townsend Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2023.

Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	261 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 7, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 7, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 30, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 30, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 11, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	7940 / 188
Last Transfer Date	Jan 10, 2023
Transfer Doc	0010510-52
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW HAVEN CT
Recording Date	Mar 7, 2023
Property Address	261 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962
Document Number	0010510-52
Book / Page	10510 / 52
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-01801
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW HAVEN CT
Recording Date	Mar 7, 2023
Property Address	261 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962
Document Number	0010510-54
Book / Page	10510 / 54
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-01802
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Townsend Ave was $9,497, up 1.4% from the year before.

Source: New Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Connecticut
County Subdivision / Municipality	New Haven City
Unified School District	New Haven School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,497.00 (+1.43%)	$237,650 (-) Land $100,660 Building $136,990	$400,856 (+140.96%)
2025	$9,363.00	$237,650 Land $100,660 Building $136,990	$166,355 Land $70,462 Building $95,893
2024	$9,363.00 (+5.9%)
2023	$8,841.00 (-6.41%)	$237,650 (-) Land $100,660 Building $136,990
2022	$9,447.00	$237,650 Land $100,660 Building $136,990

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 Townsend 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 January 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone VE, 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

Wildfire risk around 261 Townsend Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% of Connecticut
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 360 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	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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