398 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516 Property Records

West Haven City property record for 398 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,322 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$194,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$7,082 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNWHAV M:0050 B:0056 L:0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNWHAV M:0050 B:0056 L:0000
Alternative APN
  • 1982

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,322 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,817 sqft
1st Floor Area692 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area630 sqft
Basement Area630 sqft
Unfinished Basement630 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Account Number1982
Street Address398 FIRST AVE
CityWEST HAVEN
StateCT
Zip06516-3814
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Block56
JurisdictionWEST HAVEN CT
Township / Civil DivisionWEST HAVEN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract154500

Owner

Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address398 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3814
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 8, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1911 / 344
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWEST HAVEN CT
Recording DateAug 20, 2021
Property Address398 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3814
Document Number001911-344
Book / Page1911 / 344
Instrument DateAug 18, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 18, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address398 1ST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3814

Mortgage

Document Number0001911346
DateAug 20, 2021
Instrument1911/346
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: West Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateConnecticut
County Subdivision / MunicipalityWest Haven City
Unified School DistrictWest Haven School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,082.00$205,100 (+57.02%) Land $71,470 Building $133,630$293,000 Land $102,100 Building $190,900
2024$7,082.00 (+16.58%)
2023$6,075.00 (+2%)$130,620 (-) Land $49,490 Building $81,130
2022$5,956.00$130,620 Land $49,490 Building $81,130

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemREGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY
serves 418,900 people · EPA ID CT0930011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 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 703 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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