Hamden Town property record for 491 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT 06517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,877 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $297,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $17,274 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2230 B:045 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2230 B:045 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,877 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,391 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 977 sqft |
| Basement Area | 977 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 491 RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06517-2944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 165100 |
491 Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2011.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 RIDGE RD, HAMDEN, CT 06517-2944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3790 / 148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 491 Ridge Rd was $17,274.
Source: Hamden Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Hamden Town |
| Unified School District | Hamden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,274.00 | $321,860 (-) Land $101,290 Building $220,570 | $518,622 (+130.19%) |
| 2025 | $321,860 (+58.01%) Land $101,290 Building $220,570 | $225,302 Land $70,903 Building $154,399 | |
| 2024 | $16,698.00 (+47.4%) | $203,700 (-4.46%) Land $55,790 Building $147,910 | |
| 2023 | $11,328.00 | $213,220 Land $55,790 Building $157,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 Ridge Rd 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 A, 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.
Wildfire risk around 491 Ridge Rd 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 Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.2% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 38 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
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