New Britain City property record for 55 Commonwealth Ave, New Britain, CT 06053
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,221 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,012 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Mortgage Mar 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NBRI M:C5B B:19 |
| Primary APN | NBRI M:C5B B:19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,221 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,227 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 723 sqft |
| Basement Area | 623 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 623 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
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| Account Number | 16400055 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | NEW BRITAIN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06053-2913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S3 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BRITAIN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BRITAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 417500 |
55 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: New Britain City records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053-2913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ALLIED MORTGAGE & SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20206455340002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2057 / 259 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BRITAIN CT |
| Property Address | 55 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053-2913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 002186-856 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2186/856 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BRITAIN CT |
| Property Address | 55 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053-2913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 002152-958 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2152/958 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BRITAIN CT |
| Property Address | 55 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053-2913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002112-228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2112/228 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BRITAIN CT |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 55 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053-2913 |
| Document Number | 2057-259 |
| Book / Page | 2057 / 259 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6455340002 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 6455350011 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6455350011 |
| Name | ALLIED MORTGAGE & SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Commonwealth Ave was $6,012.
Source: New Britain City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | New Britain City |
| Unified School District | New Britain School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,012.00 | $153,440 Land $58,100 Building $95,340 | $107,408 Land $40,670 Building $66,738 |
| 2024 | $6,012.00 (+2.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,874.00 (+21.01%) | $153,440 (+56.46%) Land $58,100 Building $95,340 | |
| 2022 | $4,854.00 | $98,070 Land $26,810 Building $71,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 29, 2025
| 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 55 Commonwealth 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 |
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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 | NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 73,534 people · EPA ID CT0890011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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 | 1 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 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| 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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