280 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850 Property Records

Norwalk City property record for 280 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,056 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size	1.11 acres (48,352 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$240,000 (Nov 1990)
Tax Bill	$7,719 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Refinance Nov 2024 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`D:5 B:64 L:169`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`D:5 B:64 L:169`
Alternative APNs	`NORW M:5 B:64 L:169` `NWLK M:5 B:64 L:169` `21427`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,056 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,337 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,416 sqft
Basement Area	1,416 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,133 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1905
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	48,352 sqft (1.11 acres)
View / Lot	Waterfront

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	21427
Street Address	280 RICHARDS AVE
City	NORWALK
State	CT
Zip	06850-2726
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A3
Legal Block	64
Legal Lot Number	169
Jurisdiction	NORWALK CT
Township / Civil Division	NORWALK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	43200

Owner

280 Richards Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2024.

Source: Norwalk City records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	280 RICHARDS AVE, NORWALK, CT 06850-2726
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Nov 25, 2024	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 1990 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 1990 · Amount on File
Last Transfer Date	Nov 20, 2024
Transfer Doc	009806-252
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NORWALK CT
Property Address	280 RICHARDS AVE, NORWALK, CT 06850-2726
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0009369-90
Date	Nov 10, 2021
Book Page	9369/90
Instrument	2021015300

Lender

Name	PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

November 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NORWALK CT
Recording Date	Nov 25, 2024
Property Address	280 RICHARDS AVE, NORWALK, CT 06850-2726
Document Number	009806-252
Book / Page	9806 / 252
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2024
Instrument	2024009399
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	280 RICHARDS AVE, NORWALK, CT 06850-2726

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Richards Ave was $7,719, down 8% from the year before.

Source: Norwalk City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Connecticut
County Subdivision / Municipality	Norwalk City
Unified School District	Norwalk School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,719.00 (-8.02%)	$353,500 (-) Land $222,360 Building $131,140	$816,158 (+229.83%)
2025	$8,392.00	$353,500 Land $222,360 Building $131,140	$247,450 Land $155,652 Building $91,798
2024	$8,392.00 (+13.77%)
2023	$7,376.00 (+1.58%)	$295,460 (-) Land $187,120 Building $108,340
2022	$7,261.00	$295,460 Land $187,120 Building $108,340

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 280 Richards Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025

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

Wildfire risk around 280 Richards Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.2% of Connecticut
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC & WATER serves 42,000 people · EPA ID CT1030021
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Organic carbon removal Jan 2019
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity Fiber	2,000 / 2,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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