Branford Town property record for 38 Deforest Dr, Branford, CT 06405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,264 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Refinance Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAN M:G03-000 B:002 L:00006 |
| Primary APN | BRAN M:G03-000 B:002 L:00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,218 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4837 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 DEFOREST DR |
| City | BRANFORD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06405-2879 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 184700 |
38 Deforest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 DEFOREST DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-2879 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CONNEX CU |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016257915 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1194 / 244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Property Address | 38 DEFOREST DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-2879 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001389-638 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 1389/638 |
| Name | CONNEX CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Property Address | 38 DEFOREST DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-2879 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1288-15 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1288/15 |
| Instrument | 3137780016 |
| Name | BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Deforest Dr was $7,264, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Branford Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Branford Town |
| Unified School District | Branford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,264.00 (+3.55%) | $327,800 (-) Land $96,500 Building $231,300 | $426,481 (+85.86%) |
| 2025 | $7,015.00 | $327,800 Land $96,500 Building $231,300 | $229,460 Land $67,550 Building $161,910 |
| 2024 | $7,015.00 (+17.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,993.00 (+1.49%) | $200,500 (-) Land $81,400 Building $119,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,905.00 | $200,500 Land $81,400 Building $119,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Deforest Dr 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 38 Deforest Dr 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 97 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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