274 Benham Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Property Records

Bridgeport City property record for 274 Benham Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.112 acres (4,900 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$172,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill	$4,472 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`RL-0005100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`RL-0005100`
Alternative APNs	`BDPT M:34 B:1031 L:24` `BRID M:34 B:1031 L:24` `M:1031 B:24`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	768 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,536 sqft
1st Floor Area	768 sqft
Basement Area	768 sqft
Unfinished Basement	768 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,900 sqft (0.112 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	RL-0005100
Street Address	274 BENHAM AVE
City	BRIDGEPORT
State	CT
Zip	06604-3064
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Block	1031
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	BRIDGEPORT CT
Township / Civil Division	BRIDGEPORT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	71300

Owner

274 Benham Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.

Source: Bridgeport City records, as of June 25, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	274 BENHAM AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604-3064
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 17, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Aug 21, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	9683 / 56
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BRIDGEPORT CT
Property Address	274 BENHAM AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604-3064
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0011029-60
Date	Jul 17, 2023
Book Page	11029/60
Instrument	13778

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BRIDGEPORT CT
Recording Date	Aug 21, 2017
Property Address	274 BENHAM AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604-3064
Document Number	9683-56
Book / Page	9683 / 56
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$33.46
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	96830059
Date	Aug 21, 2017
Instrument	09683/0059

Lender

Name	ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 21, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 274 Benham Ave was $4,472.

Source: Bridgeport City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,472.00	$102,920 Land $41,180 Building $61,740	$72,044 Land $28,826 Building $43,218
2024	$4,472.00
2023	$4,472.00	$102,920 (-) Land $41,180 Building $61,740
2022	$4,472.00	$102,920 Land $41,180 Building $61,740

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 274 Benham Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025

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

The area around 274 Benham Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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	AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY private · serves 351,756 people · EPA ID CT0150011
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
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	24 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 843 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile, Xfinity.

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