West Haven City property record for 56 Walnut St, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,167 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,947 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0027 B:0096 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0027 B:0096 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,167 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,226 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 594 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 1116 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 WALNUT ST |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-5325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 154900 |
56 Walnut St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2019.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 258 MAIN ST, DEEP RIVER, CT 06417-2027 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1730 / 327 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 56 WALNUT ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5325 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001906-256 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1906/256 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 56 WALNUT ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5325 |
| Document Number | 1832-495 |
| Book / Page | 001832 / 000495 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 WALNUT ST WEST HAVEN CT 065165325, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-5325 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Walnut St was $6,947.
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 | $6,947.00 | $201,180 Land $60,200 Building $140,980 | $287,400 Land $86,000 Building $201,400 |
| 2024 | $6,947.00 (+36.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,095.00 (+2%) | $109,550 (-) Land $41,720 Building $67,830 | |
| 2022 | $4,995.00 | $109,550 Land $41,720 Building $67,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Walnut St 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.
Wildfire risk around 56 Walnut St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% 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 575 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 |
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