New Haven City property record for 296 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1.85 acres (80,879 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,396 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70 0978 00328 |
| Primary APN | 70 0978 00328 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,340 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 80,879 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 70 0978 00328 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 FORBES AVE |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06512-1618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RM2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORBES COMMON |
| Legal Block | 978 |
| Legal Lot Number | 328 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 142700 |
296 Forbes Ave, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1995.
Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 FORBES AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-1618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4933 / 127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Forbes Ave was $3,396, 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 | $3,396.00 (+1.43%) | $84,980 (-) Building $84,980 | $216,413 (+263.8%) |
| 2025 | $3,348.00 | $84,980 Building $84,980 | $59,486 Building $59,486 |
| 2024 | $3,348.00 (+5.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,161.00 (-6.42%) | $84,980 (-) Building $84,980 | |
| 2022 | $3,378.00 | $84,980 Building $84,980 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 296 Forbes 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 January 25, 2026
| 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 risk around 296 Forbes 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 97% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | 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 438 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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