Essex Town property record for 55 Comstock Ave, Ivoryton, CT 06442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,993 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ESSE M:57 B:046 |
| Primary APN | ESSE M:57 B:046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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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 | 1,154 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,741 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 566 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 566 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 175300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 COMSTOCK AVE |
| City | IVORYTON |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06442-1210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX CT |
| Township / Civil Division | ESSEX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 630101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ivoryton Historic District listed 2014 · 294 contributing resources · NRIS 13000895 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
55 Comstock Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Essex Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 COMSTOCK AVE, IVORYTON, CT 06442-1210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 262 / 624 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Comstock Ave was $3,993, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Essex Town |
| Elementary School District | Essex School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Regional School District 04 (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,993.00 (+3.39%) | $207,300 (-) Land $59,500 Building $147,800 | $426,671 (+194.03%) |
| 2025 | $3,862.00 | $207,300 Land $59,500 Building $147,800 | $145,110 Land $41,650 Building $103,460 |
| 2024 | $3,862.00 (+12.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,429.00 (-0.26%) | $151,800 (-) Land $52,800 Building $99,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,438.00 | $151,800 Land $52,800 Building $99,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 55 Comstock Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 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.
Wildfire risk around 55 Comstock Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 | CTWC - SHORELINE REGION-CHESTER SYSTEM private · serves 5,030 people · EPA ID CT0261031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| 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 112 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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