West Haven City property record for 55 Painter Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,135 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13972 |
| Primary APN | 13972 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,755 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13972 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 PAINTER AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-5829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | 62-64 R MILLER ST |
| Legal Block | 133 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 154900 |
55 Painter Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 PAINTER AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1899 / 46 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 55 PAINTER AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5829 |
| Document Number | 1899-46 |
| Book / Page | 1899 / 46 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 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 |
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| Document Number | 189949 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1899/49 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Painter Ave was $7,135.
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 | $7,135.00 | $206,640 Land $73,570 Building $133,070 | $295,200 Land $105,100 Building $190,100 |
| 2024 | $7,135.00 (+20.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,916.00 (+2%) | $127,190 (-) Land $50,960 Building $76,230 | |
| 2022 | $5,800.00 | $127,190 Land $50,960 Building $76,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 55 Painter Ave 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 55 Painter Ave is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 95% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 357 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 |
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