West Haven City property record for 53 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $10,688 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13220 |
| Primary APN | 13220 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,286 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,880 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 778 sqft |
| Basement Area | 554 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 554 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13220 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 FIRST AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-5106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 142 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 155000 |
53 First Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2020.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1859 / 970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 53 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5106 |
| Document Number | 1859-970 |
| Book / Page | 1859 / 970 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 SHARON CT, SHELTON, CT 06484-4226 |
| Document Number | 1859973 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1859/973 |
| Name | ANGEL OAK MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 First Ave was $10,688.
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 | $10,688.00 | $309,540 Land $153,860 Building $155,680 | $442,200 Land $219,800 Building $222,400 |
| 2024 | $10,688.00 (+8.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,858.00 (+2%) | $211,960 (-) Land $106,610 Building $105,350 | |
| 2022 | $9,665.00 | $211,960 Land $106,610 Building $105,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 First Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 VE, within 100 ft |
| 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 53 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 287 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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