Hamden Town property record for 5 Melrose Ct, Hamden, CT 06518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $13,882 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2830 B:260 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2830 B:260 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 MELROSE CT |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06518-2548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 260 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 166002 |
5 Melrose Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MELROSE CT, HAMDEN, CT 06518-2548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3843 / 187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 5 MELROSE CT, HAMDEN, CT 06518-2548 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0004947-26 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4947/26 |
| Instrument | 969 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Melrose Ct was $13,882.
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 | $13,882.00 | $258,650 (-) Land $63,210 Building $195,440 | $375,159 (+107.21%) |
| 2025 | $258,650 (+52.12%) Land $63,210 Building $195,440 | $181,055 Land $44,247 Building $136,808 | |
| 2024 | $13,419.00 (+41.92%) | $170,030 (+4.52%) Land $43,610 Building $126,420 | |
| 2023 | $9,455.00 | $162,680 Land $43,610 Building $119,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Melrose Ct 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 5 Melrose Ct 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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