New Haven City property record for 40 Nelson St, New Haven, CT 06512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,490 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,398 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 29 0889 01100 |
| Primary APN | 29 0889 01100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,490 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,768 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 29 0889 01100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 NELSON ST |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06512-3953 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Block | 889 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1100 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 142800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Morris Cove Historic District listed 2018 · 341 contributing resources · NRIS 100002320 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
40 Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 NELSON ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3953 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 40 NELSON ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-3953 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 9622-175 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 9622/175 |
| Name | WEBSTER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Nelson St was $6,398, 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 | $6,398.00 (+1.43%) | $160,090 (-) Land $65,100 Building $94,990 | $322,278 (+187.59%) |
| 2025 | $6,308.00 | $160,090 Land $65,100 Building $94,990 | $112,063 Land $45,570 Building $66,493 |
| 2024 | $6,308.00 (+5.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,955.00 (-6.43%) | $160,090 (-) Land $65,100 Building $94,990 | |
| 2022 | $6,364.00 | $160,090 Land $65,100 Building $94,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Nelson St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 40 Nelson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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