Prospect Town property record for 279 Matthew St, Prospect, CT 06712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,023 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 2.34 acres (101,930 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $241,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,646 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | W0304100 |
| Primary APN | W0304100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,023 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,689 sqft |
| Basement Area | 666 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 666 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 101,930 sqft (2.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | W0304100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 MATTHEW ST |
| City | PROSPECT |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06712-1417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-1 |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 279 |
| Jurisdiction | PROSPECT CT |
| Township / Civil Division | PROSPECT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 347100 |
279 Matthew St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Prospect Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 MATTHEW ST, PROSPECT, CT 06712-1417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 734 / 277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Matthew St was $5,646, up 11.3% from the year before.
Source: Prospect Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Prospect Town |
| Unified School District | Regional School District 16 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,646.00 (+11.34%) | $198,310 (-) Land $99,820 Building $98,490 | $331,233 (+138.61%) |
| 2025 | $5,071.00 | $198,310 Land $99,820 Building $98,490 | $138,817 Land $69,874 Building $68,943 |
| 2024 | $5,071.00 (+0.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,030.00 (-0.08%) | $157,570 (-) Land $99,790 Building $57,780 | |
| 2022 | $5,034.00 | $157,570 Land $99,790 Building $57,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Matthew 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.
Wildfire risk around 279 Matthew St is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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