New Haven City property record for 285 Central Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,470 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $456,250 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $11,450 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 376 1093 01700 |
| Primary APN | 376 1093 01700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,472 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 946 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 946 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 376 1093 01700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06515-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAURELS |
| Legal Block | 1093 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1700 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 141000 |
285 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 CENTRAL AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-2205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING |
| May 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHELSEA GROTON BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9721 / 35 |
| Transfer Doc | 8643-284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 285 CENTRAL AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-2205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 10077-16 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10077/16 |
| Instrument | 2020-08893 |
| Name | BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING |
|---|
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 285 CENTRAL AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-2205 |
| Document Number | 9721-35 |
| Book / Page | 9721 / 35 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $87.59 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 97210038 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 09721/0038 |
| Name | CHELSEA GROTON BANK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2048 |
| Rate | 3.48% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 60.1% |
| Max Rate | 2.75% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Central Ave was $11,450, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: New Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | New Haven City |
| Unified School District | New Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,450.00 (+1.44%) | $286,510 (-) Land $76,510 Building $210,000 | $646,552 (+222.38%) |
| 2025 | $11,288.00 | $286,510 Land $76,510 Building $210,000 | $200,557 Land $53,557 Building $147,000 |
| 2024 | $11,288.00 (+5.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,658.00 (-6.42%) | $286,510 (-) Land $76,510 Building $210,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,389.00 | $286,510 Land $76,510 Building $210,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Central Ave 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 285 Central Ave 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 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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