West Haven City property record for 279 W Spring St, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,247 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0047 B:0004 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0047 B:0004 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,535 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6201 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 W SPRING ST |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-3354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 154200 |
279 W Spring St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 W SPRING ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3354 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ACROSS COMPANY LENDING |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage 1ST NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1907 / 740 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 279 W SPRING ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3354 |
| Document Number | 2047000532 |
| Book / Page | 2047 / 532 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 W SPRING ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3354 |
| Document Number | 2047000532, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2047/532 |
| Name | ACROSS COMPANY LENDING |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 W SPRING ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3354 |
| Document Number | 001907-740 |
| Book / Page | 1907 / 740 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001907743 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1907/743 |
| Name | 1ST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 W Spring St was $6,247, down 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $6,247.00 (-2.47%) | $185,500 Land $55,930 Building $129,570 | $265,000 Land $79,900 Building $185,100 |
| 2024 | $6,405.00 (+19.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,346.00 (+2%) | $114,940 (-) Land $38,780 Building $76,160 | |
| 2022 | $5,241.00 | $114,940 Land $38,780 Building $76,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 W Spring St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 279 W Spring 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 280 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 |
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