West Haven City property record for 596 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 3,208 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $576,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,867 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0049 B:0269 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0049 B:0269 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,208 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,380 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 4081 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 596 FIRST AVE |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-3865 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Legal Block | 269 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 154500 |
Source: West Haven City records · APN WHAV M:0049 B:0269 L:0000
Assessment roll updated June 25, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3865 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 05, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 05, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2035 / 706 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Property Address | 596 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3865 |
| Document Number | 002035-706 |
| Book / Page | 2035 / 706 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 | 0002035709 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2035/709 |
| Name | VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 596 FIRST AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3865 |
| Document Number | 002020-564 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 564 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 FOREST HILL RD, NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473-4302 |
Source: West Haven City records · Assessment roll updated June 25, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | West Haven City |
| Unified School District | West Haven School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,867.00 | $198,870 (+5.53%) Land $59,430 Building $139,440 | $139,209 Land $41,601 Building $97,608 |
| 2024 | $6,867.00 (-21.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,764.00 (+1.99%) | $188,440 (-) Land $56,490 Building $131,950 | |
| 2022 | $8,593.00 | $188,440 Land $56,490 Building $131,950 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, County delivery 09009C, updated January 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 319 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (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 USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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