Groton Town property record for 281 Capstan Ave, Mystic, CT 06355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,575 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.335 acres (14,593 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,257 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GROT M:260808978791 |
| Primary APN | GROT M:260808978791 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,575 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,593 sqft (0.335 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Greenhouse | Greenhouse |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 260808978791 |
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| Street Address | 281 CAPSTAN AVE |
| City | MYSTIC |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06355-2249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-12 |
| Jurisdiction | GROTON CT |
| Township / Civil Division | GROTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 703000 |
281 Capstan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Groton Town records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CAPSTAN AVE, MYSTIC, CT 06355-2249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Jan 6, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20174797490003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1177 / 174 |
| Transfer Doc | 0878000428 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GROTON CT |
| Property Address | 281 CAPSTAN AVE, MYSTIC, CT 06355-2249 |
| Document Number | 1228-159 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 CAPSTAN AVE MYSTIC CT 063552249, MYSTIC, CT 06355-2249 |
| Document Number | 1228-159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 001228/000159 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GROTON CT |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 CAPSTAN AVE, MYSTIC, CT 06355-2249 |
| Document Number | 1177-174 |
| Book / Page | 001177 / 000174 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 479749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $275.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1177-177, |
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| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001177/000177 |
| Instrument | 479750 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Capstan Ave was $6,257.
Source: Groton Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Groton Town |
| Unified School District | Groton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,257.00 | $229,880 Land $110,810 Building $119,070 | $160,916 Land $77,567 Building $83,349 |
| 2024 | $6,257.00 (+11.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,587.00 (+2.23%) | $229,880 (-) Land $59,780 Building $170,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,465.00 | $229,880 Land $59,780 Building $170,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Capstan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 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 281 Capstan 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 96% of the US · lower than 94% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUARION-MYSTIC private · serves 10,788 people · EPA ID CT1370011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 157 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 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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