Hamden Town property record for 278 Putnam Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,713 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2227 B:060 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2227 B:060 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,713 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,494 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 278 PUTNAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06517-2785 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN POND |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 165400 |
278 Putnam Ave, a triplex, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2021.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 399 WHALLEY AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-3008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NEWTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20215784 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4864 / 275 |
| Transfer Doc | 3834-166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 278 PUTNAM AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06517-2785 |
| Document Number | 004864-275 |
| Book / Page | 4864 / 275 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 WHALLEY AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-3218 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 278 PUTNAM AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06517-2785 |
| Document Number | 004422-228 |
| Book / Page | 4422 / 228 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $80.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0044220231 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 04422/0231 |
| Name | NEWTOWN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 6, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Putnam Ave was $15,576.
Source: Hamden Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Hamden Town |
| Unified School District | Hamden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,576.00 | $290,220 (-) Land $63,210 Building $227,010 | |
| 2025 | $290,220 (+63.42%) Land $63,210 Building $227,010 | $414,600 Land $90,300 Building $324,300 | |
| 2024 | $15,057.00 (+52.46%) | $177,590 (-10.92%) Land $49,560 Building $128,030 | |
| 2023 | $9,876.00 | $199,360 Land $49,560 Building $149,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Putnam 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.
The area around 278 Putnam 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 100 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 |
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