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

New Haven City property record for 265 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,518 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size	0.272 acres (11,827 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$277,575 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill	$16,784 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Refinance Mar 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`29 0890 03000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`29 0890 03000`
Alternative APN	`NHVN M:029 B:0890 L:03000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,518 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,480 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,154 sqft
Basement Area	1,312 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,312 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2022
Effective Year Built	Effective 2022
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,827 sqft (0.272 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	29 0890 03000
Street Address	265 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	3000
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

265 Townsend Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	265 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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
Oct 25, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance GUILFORD SAVINGS BANK
Mar 17, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 1, 2021	Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 17, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 17, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 1, 2021
Deed Document Number	20222022-02740
Deed Book / Page	10349 / 101
Last Transfer Date	Oct 24, 2022
Transfer Doc	0010459-52
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW HAVEN CT
Recording Date	Oct 25, 2022
Property Address	265 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962
Document Number	0010459-52
Book / Page	10459 / 52
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2022
Instrument	2022-10452
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Mortgage

Document Number	0202210453
Date	Oct 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-10453

Lender

Name	GUILFORD SAVINGS BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	373 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2053

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW HAVEN CT
Recording Date	Mar 17, 2022
Property Address	265 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962
Document Number	010349-101
Book / Page	10349 / 101
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2022
Instrument	2022-02740
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 31, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	265 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962

December 2021: Foreclosure

Document Type	Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	NEW HAVEN CT
Recording Date	Dec 1, 2021
Property Address	265 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962
Document Number	010291-254
Book / Page	10291 / 254
Instrument	*2021-12702
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Dec 16, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Lis Pendens

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 265 Townsend Ave was $16,784, 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	$16,784.00 (+1.43%)	$420,000 (-) Land $106,960 Building $313,040	$470,300 (+59.97%)
2025	$16,548.00	$420,000 Land $106,960 Building $313,040	$294,000 Land $74,872 Building $219,128
2024	$16,548.00 (+219.03%)
2023	$5,187.00 (-43.66%)	$139,440 (-39.8%) Land $106,960 Building $32,480
2022	$9,207.00	$231,630 Land $106,960 Building $124,670

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 265 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 265 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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