West Haven City property record for 278 William St, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,168 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,261 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Aug 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0027 B:0218 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0027 B:0218 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,168 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,334 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3589 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 WILLIAM ST |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-5920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 218 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 154900 |
278 William St, a triplex, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2024.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 WILLIAM ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5920 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1981 / 465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 278 WILLIAM ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5920 |
| Document Number | 001981-465 |
| Book / Page | 1981 / 465 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 278 WILLIAM ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5920 |
| Document Number | 1910-648 |
| Book / Page | 1910 / 648 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14039 OAK AVE, FLUSHING, NY 11355-3558 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 278 WILLIAM ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5920 |
| Document Number | 1825-149 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 278-280 WILLIAM ST WEST HAVEN CT 065165920, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5920 |
| Document Number | 1825-149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 001825/000149 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 21, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 William St was $10,261.
Source: West Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | West Haven City |
| Unified School District | West Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,261.00 | $297,150 Land $58,380 Building $238,770 | $424,500 Land $83,400 Building $341,100 |
| 2024 | $10,261.00 (+10.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,289.00 (+2%) | $199,710 (-) Land $40,390 Building $159,320 | |
| 2022 | $9,107.00 | $199,710 Land $40,390 Building $159,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 William St 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 William St 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 575 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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