West Haven City property record for 505 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,014 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,379 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0049 B:0181 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0049 B:0181 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,356 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 926 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 806 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 806 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 FIRST AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-3818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WD |
| Legal Block | 181 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 154500 |
505 First Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1377 / 809 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 First Ave was $6,379.
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 | $6,379.00 | $184,730 Land $64,680 Building $120,050 | $263,900 Land $92,400 Building $171,500 |
| 2024 | $6,379.00 (+7.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,961.00 (+1.98%) | $128,170 (-) Land $44,800 Building $83,370 | |
| 2022 | $5,845.00 | $128,170 Land $44,800 Building $83,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 First 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.
The area around 505 First 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 703 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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