West Haven City property record for 49 Dawson Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 818 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,100 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0010 B:0280 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0010 B:0280 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 818 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,061 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 579 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 684 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8286 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 DAWSON AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-6409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 280 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 154800 |
49 Dawson Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2022.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5131 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1695 / 638 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 49 DAWSON AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-6409 |
| Document Number | 001956-241 |
| Book / Page | 1956 / 241 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Dawson Ave was $5,669.
Source: West Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | West Haven City |
| Unified School District | West Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,669.00 | $172,480 Land $92,050 Building $80,430 | $246,400 Land $131,500 Building $114,900 |
| 2024 | $5,669.00 (+22.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,634.00 (+1.82%) | $102,760 (-) Land $53,130 Building $49,630 | |
| 2022 | $4,551.00 | $102,760 Land $53,130 Building $49,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Dawson 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 AE, 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.
The area around 49 Dawson Ave 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 |
|---|
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 343 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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