New Haven City property record for 309 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,109 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,500 (Jul 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,181 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29 0890 03800 |
| Primary APN | 29 0890 03800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,109 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,501 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 29 0890 03800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 TOWNSEND AVE |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06512-3962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Block | 890 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3800 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 142800 |
309 Townsend Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1995.
Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3962 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4886 / 300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Townsend Ave was $5,181, 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 | $5,181.00 (+1.43%) | $129,640 (-) Land $72,310 Building $57,330 | $289,333 (+218.83%) |
| 2025 | $5,108.00 | $129,640 Land $72,310 Building $57,330 | $90,748 Land $50,617 Building $40,131 |
| 2024 | $5,108.00 (+5.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,823.00 (-6.4%) | $129,640 (-) Land $72,310 Building $57,330 | |
| 2022 | $5,153.00 | $129,640 Land $72,310 Building $57,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 Townsend 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 VE, 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 309 Townsend 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% 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 360 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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