Meriden City property record for 281 Riverside Dr, Meriden, CT 06451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,115 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $373,263 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 623-225E-0003-0000 |
| Primary APN | 623-225E-0003-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,115 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,079 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 623-225E-0003-0000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | MERIDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06451-3681 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-R |
| Legal Block | 225E |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | MERIDEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 170500 |
281 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2005.
Source: Meriden City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 RIVERSIDE DR, MERIDEN, CT 06451-3681 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3718 / 290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 RIVERSIDE DR, MERIDEN, CT 06451-3681 |
| Document Number | 0000004648 |
| Book / Page | 5593 / 723 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264648 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 RIVERSIDE DR, MERIDEN, CT 06451-3681 |
| Document Number | 0000004648, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 5593/723 |
| Instrument | 20264648 |
| Name | TD BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Riverside Dr was $10,523.
Source: Meriden City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Meriden City |
| Unified School District | Meriden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,523.00 | $262,430 (-) Land $57,260 Building $205,170 | $374,900 Land $81,800 Building $293,100 |
| 2024 | $10,523.00 (+10.43%) | $262,430 (-) Land $57,260 Building $205,170 | |
| 2023 | $9,529.00 (+10.06%) | $262,430 (-) Land $57,260 Building $205,170 | |
| 2022 | $8,658.00 | $262,430 Land $57,260 Building $205,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Riverside Dr 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 281 Riverside Dr is low, with 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 93% of the US · lower than 86% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MERIDEN WATER DIVISION serves 58,441 people · EPA ID CT0800011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed, Verizon.
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