285 Bruce Ave, Stratford, CT 06615 Property Records

Stratford Town property record for 285 Bruce Ave, Stratford, CT 06615

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$84,000 (Aug 1985)
Tax Bill	$4,770 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`STRA M:20-8 B:4 L:12`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`STRA M:20-8 B:4 L:12`
Alternative APNs	`0253000` `253000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,052 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,495 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,052 sqft
Basement Area	1,052 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,052 sqft
Game Room	Game Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	253000
Street Address	285 BRUCE AVE
City	STRATFORD
State	CT
Zip	06615-6106
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM-1
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	STRATFORD CT
Township / Civil Division	STRATFORD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	80200

Owner

285 Bruce Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1985.

Source: Stratford Town records, as of June 25, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	285 BRUCE AVE, STRATFORD, CT 06615-6106
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 20, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE
Jan 5, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC
Jan 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC
Feb 6, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUAD CTY BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 12, 1985 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 12, 1985 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	615 / 583
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STRATFORD CT
Property Address	285 BRUCE AVE, STRATFORD, CT 06615-6106
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0004634-19
Date	Jan 20, 2022
Book Page	4634/19

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STRATFORD CT
Property Address	285 BRUCE AVE, STRATFORD, CT 06615-6106
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4465-247
Date	Jan 5, 2021
Book Page	4465/247

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	349 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2050

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STRATFORD CT
Property Address	285 BRUCE AVE, STRATFORD, CT 06615-6106
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	4341-41
Date	Jan 13, 2020
Book Page	4341/41

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2045

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STRATFORD CT
Property Address	285 BRUCE AVE, STRATFORD, CT 06615-6106
Document Number	4248-294
Instrument Date	Feb 6, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	285 BRUCE AVE STRATFORD CT 066156106, STRATFORD, CT 06615-6106

Mortgage

Document Number	4248-294
Date	Feb 19, 2019
Book Page	004248/000294

Lender

Name	QUAD CTY BK&TR
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 18, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Bruce Ave was $4,770.

Source: Stratford Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Connecticut
County Subdivision	Stratford Town
Unified School District	Stratford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,770.00	$118,650 Land $50,050 Building $68,600	$83,055 Land $35,035 Building $48,020
2024	$4,770.00
2023	$4,770.00 (+1.88%)	$118,650 (-) Land $50,050 Building $68,600
2022	$4,682.00	$118,650 Land $50,050 Building $68,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 285 Bruce Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 285 Bruce Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY private · serves 351,756 people · EPA ID CT0150011
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	24 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 942 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 · Cable in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GoNetspeed.

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