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

New Haven City property record for 271 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,207 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.403 acres (17,538 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$13,612 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN29 0890 03200

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN29 0890 03200
Alternative APN
  • NHVN M:029 B:0890 L:03200

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,207 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,422 sqft
Basement Area1,174 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,174 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area17,538 sqft (0.403 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number29 0890 03200
Street Address271 TOWNSEND AVE
CityNEW HAVEN
StateCT
Zip06512-3962
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS2
Legal Block890
Legal Lot Number3200
JurisdictionNEW HAVEN CT
Township / Civil DivisionNEW HAVEN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract142800

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address549 ORANGE ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-3832
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 23, 2023
Transfer Doc010516-329
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW HAVEN CT
Recording DateMar 28, 2023
Property Address271 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962
Document Number010516-329
Book / Page10516 / 329
Instrument DateMar 23, 2023
Instrument2023-02390
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateConnecticut
County Subdivision / MunicipalityNew Haven City
Unified School DistrictNew Haven School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$13,612.00 (+1.43%)$340,620 (-) Land $117,740 Building $222,880$442,862 (+85.74%)
2025$13,420.00$340,620 (-) Land $117,740 Building $222,880$238,434 Land $82,418 Building $156,016
2024$13,420.00 (+5.91%)
2023$12,671.00 (-22.37%)$340,620 (-17.05%) Land $117,740 Building $222,880
2022$16,322.00$410,620 Land $117,740 Building $292,880

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone VE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% of Connecticut
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemREGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY
serves 418,900 people · EPA ID CT0930011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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