Hamden Town property record for 523 River Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $11,188 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:3328 B:009 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:3328 B:009 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,722 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,408 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 523 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06518-1134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 165900 |
523 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 RIVER RD, HAMDEN, CT 06518-1134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1449 / 152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 523 RIVER RD, HAMDEN, CT 06518-1134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 005208-171 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Book Page | 5208/171 |
| Instrument | 4711 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 River Rd was $11,188.
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 | $11,188.00 | $208,460 (-) Land $46,970 Building $161,490 | $360,731 (+147.21%) |
| 2025 | $208,460 (+42.62%) Land $46,970 Building $161,490 | $145,922 Land $32,879 Building $113,043 | |
| 2024 | $10,815.00 (+33.06%) | $146,160 (-) Land $37,380 Building $108,780 | |
| 2023 | $8,128.00 | $146,160 Land $37,380 Building $108,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 River 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 523 River Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 109 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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