Meriden City property record for 278 Paddock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,968 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 909-0321-002A-0000 |
| Primary APN | 909-0321-002A-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,101 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 909-0321-002A-0000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 PADDOCK AVE |
| City | MERIDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06450-6911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 321 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2A |
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | MERIDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 171201 |
278 Paddock Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Meriden City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 PADDOCK AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06450-6911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3027 / 273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Property Address | 278 PADDOCK AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06450-6911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 5411-596 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5411/596 |
| Instrument | 2021002118 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Paddock Ave was $5,968.
Source: Meriden City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Meriden City |
| Unified School District | Meriden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,968.00 | $148,820 (-) Land $55,930 Building $92,890 | $212,600 Land $79,900 Building $132,700 |
| 2024 | $5,968.00 (+10.44%) | $148,820 (-) Land $55,930 Building $92,890 | |
| 2023 | $5,404.00 (+10.06%) | $148,820 (-) Land $55,930 Building $92,890 | |
| 2022 | $4,910.00 | $148,820 Land $55,930 Building $92,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Paddock Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| 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 risk around 278 Paddock Ave 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 | MERIDEN WATER DIVISION serves 58,441 people · EPA ID CT0800011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 132 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 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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