West Haven City property record for 545 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,399 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,647 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,548 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Refinance Mar 2024 Refinance + 7 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15461 |
| Primary APN | 15461 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,399 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,977 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 770 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 770 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15461 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 545 FIRST AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-3821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WD |
| Legal Block | 142 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 154500 |
Source: West Haven City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENCORE SFR FINANCE LLC |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENCORE SFR FINANCE LLC |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENCORE SFR FINANCE LLC |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENCORE SFR FINANCE LLC |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer UNKNOWN |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HOWARD ENGLE |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1810 / 974 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 010652-164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 10652/164 |
| Instrument | 2024-01687 |
| Name | ENCORE SFR FINANCE LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001984-666 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 1984/666 |
| Name | ENCORE SFR FINANCE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005159-58 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 5159/58 |
| Instrument | 1246 |
| Name | ENCORE SFR FINANCE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EAST HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02824-1021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2824/1021 |
| Instrument | 1009 |
| Name | ENCORE SFR FINANCE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Document Number | 1840-874 |
| Book / Page | 001840 / 000874 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 399 ELLSWORTH AVE NEW HAVEN CT 065117104, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-7104 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Document Number | 1820-622 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 545 1ST AVE WEST HAVEN CT 065163821, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Document Number | 1820-622 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 001820/000622 |
| Name | HOWARD ENGLE |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Document Number | 1810-976 |
| Book / Page | 001810 / 000976 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 3616 WOODBRIDGE CT 065250616, WOODBRIDGE, CT 06525-0616 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Document Number | 1810-974 |
| Book / Page | 001810 / 000974 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $91.65 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 565 ELLSWORTH AVE NEW HAVEN CT 065111672, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-1672 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 545 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Document Number | 1807-205 |
| Book / Page | 001807 / 000205 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $135.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 545 1ST AVE WEST HAVEN CT 065163821, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
Source: West Haven City assessment roll, as of June 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 | $6,548.00 | $189,630 (+56.68%) Land $59,640 Building $129,990 | $132,741 Land $41,748 Building $90,993 |
| 2024 | $6,548.00 (+16.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,629.00 (+1.99%) | $121,030 (-) Land $41,300 Building $79,730 | |
| 2022 | $5,519.00 | $121,030 Land $41,300 Building $79,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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