West Haven City property record for 553 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,341 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0049 B:0140 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0049 B:0140 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,602 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 914 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 3897 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 FIRST AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-3821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | WD |
| Legal Block | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 154500 |
553 First Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: West Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1908 / 1074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 553 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001966-132 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1966/132 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 553 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3821 |
| Document Number | 01908-1074 |
| Book / Page | 1908 / 1074 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 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 | 25 CARLSON AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606-3102 |
| Document Number | 0019081076 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1908/1076 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 First Ave was $8,341.
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 | $8,341.00 | $241,570 Land $58,450 Building $183,120 | $345,100 Land $83,500 Building $261,600 |
| 2024 | $8,341.00 (+28.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,508.00 (+1.99%) | $139,930 (-) Land $40,460 Building $99,470 | |
| 2022 | $6,381.00 | $139,930 Land $40,460 Building $99,470 |
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 553 First Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 553 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 319 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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