Hamden Town property record for 290 Helen St, Hamden, CT 06514
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $189,400 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $10,234 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2224 B:085 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2224 B:085 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,544 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 290 HELEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06514-4336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 165700 |
290 Helen St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 290 HELEN ST, HAMDEN, CT 06514-4336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3550 / 222 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 290 Helen St was $10,234.
Source: Hamden Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Hamden Town |
| Unified School District | Hamden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,234.00 | $190,680 (-) Land $43,260 Building $147,420 | $338,294 (+153.45%) |
| 2025 | $190,680 (+49.51%) Land $43,260 Building $147,420 | $133,476 Land $30,282 Building $103,194 | |
| 2024 | $9,892.00 (+39.48%) | $127,540 (-) Land $27,580 Building $99,960 | |
| 2023 | $7,092.00 | $127,540 Land $27,580 Building $99,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 290 Helen St 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 290 Helen St 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 | Indirect within 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 636 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 |
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