359 Thames St, Groton, CT 06340 Property Records

Groton Town property record for 359 Thames St, Groton, CT 06340

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details2 ba · 12,737 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.536 acres (23,348 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$3,600,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$13,951 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2025 Sale
Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APNGROT M:168806390986

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNGROT M:168806390986
Alternative APNs
  • 168806390986
  • 14148000

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area12,737 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area4,557 sqft
Unfinished Basement4,557 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area23,348 sqft (0.536 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number168806390986
Street Address359 THAMES ST
CityGROTON
StateCT
Zip06340-3992
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Local Zoning CodeWBR
JurisdictionGROTON CT
Township / Civil DivisionGROTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract702400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Listed AreaWithin Fort Griswold
listed 1970 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 70000694

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

359 Thames St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2025.

Source: Groton Town records, as of June 29, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address75 EASTERN POINT RD, GROTON, CT 06340-4905
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 2, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 3, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
SACHEM CAP CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 2, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 2, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 3, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page1320 / 1021
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionGROTON CT
Recording DateMay 2, 2025
Property Address359 THAMES ST, GROTON, CT 06340-3992
Document Number01320-1021
Book / Page1320 / 1021
Instrument DateApr 24, 2025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address75 EASTERN POINT RD, GROTON, CT 06340-4905

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionGROTON CT
Recording DateDec 3, 2019
Property Address359 THAMES ST, GROTON, CT 06340-3992
Document Number1224-90
Book / Page001224 / 000090
Instrument DateNov 26, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2020
Title CompanyUNKNOWN

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,200.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address359 THAMES ST GROTON CT 063403964, GROTON, CT 06340-3964

Mortgage

Document Number1224-98
DateDec 3, 2019
Book Page001224/000098
Lender
NameSACHEM CAP CORP
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 359 Thames St was $13,951.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateConnecticut
County SubdivisionGroton Town
MunicipalityGroton City
Unified School DistrictGroton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$13,951.00$482,580 Land $372,036 Building $110,544$337,806 Land $260,425 Building $77,381
2024$13,951.00 (+12.05%)
2023$12,451.00 (+3.41%)$482,580 (-) Land $324,660 Building $157,920
2022$12,040.00$482,580 Land $324,660 Building $157,920

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 359 Thames St in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation14.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 359 Thames St 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% of Connecticut
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemGROTON UTILITIES
serves 30,200 people · EPA ID CT0590011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Breezeline
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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