New Haven City property record for 494 Central Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,573 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,321 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 386 1123 01300 |
| Primary APN | 386 1123 01300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,573 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,337 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,374 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,374 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,374 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 386 1123 01300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06515-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Block | 1123 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1300 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 141000 |
494 Central Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals.
Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 YALE AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-2229 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 494 Central Ave was $9,321, 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 | $9,321.00 (+1.43%) | $233,240 (-) Land $78,610 Building $154,630 | $434,680 (+166.24%) |
| 2025 | $9,190.00 | $233,240 Land $78,610 Building $154,630 | $163,268 Land $55,027 Building $108,241 |
| 2024 | $9,190.00 (+5.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,677.00 (-6.41%) | $233,240 (-) Land $78,610 Building $154,630 | |
| 2022 | $9,271.00 | $233,240 Land $78,610 Building $154,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 Central Ave 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 494 Central Ave 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 | 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 426 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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