68 Deforest Dr, Branford, CT 06405 Property Records

Branford Town property record for 68 Deforest Dr, Branford, CT 06405

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,042 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	2.63 acres (114,563 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$280,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$9,462 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`BRAN M:G03-000 B:004 L:00004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`BRAN M:G03-000 B:004 L:00004`
Alternative APNs	`G03 000/004 00004` `3595`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,042 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,518 sqft
Basement Area	768 sqft
Unfinished Basement	768 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	114,563 sqft (2.63 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3595
Street Address	68 DEFOREST DR
City	BRANFORD
State	CT
Zip	06405-2879
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	BRANFORD CT
Township / Civil Division	BRANFORD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3017
Census Tract	184700

Owner

68 Deforest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.

Source: Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	68 DEFOREST DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-2879
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 28, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) CONNEX CU
Mar 26, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Dec 13, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201755628
Deed Book / Page	5879 / 1360
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BRANFORD CT
Property Address	68 DEFOREST DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-2879
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	001379-277
Date	Nov 28, 2023
Book Page	1379/277

Lender

Name	CONNEX CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2038

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BRANFORD CT
Property Address	68 DEFOREST DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-2879
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	1309-911
Date	Mar 26, 2021
Book Page	1309/911
Instrument	3219300016

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BRANFORD CT
Recording Date	Dec 13, 2017
Property Address	68 DEFOREST DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-2879
Document Number	5879-1360
Book / Page	005879 / 001360
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2017
Instrument	55628
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$280.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	100 SPENCER AVE GUILFORD CT 064373366, GUILFORD, CT 06437-3366

Mortgage

Document Number	1232-907
Date	Dec 13, 2017
Book Page	001232/000907
Instrument	30017

Lender

Name	JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 12, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Deforest Dr was $9,462, up 22.9% from the year before.

Source: Branford Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Connecticut
County Subdivision	Branford Town
Unified School District	Branford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,462.00 (+22.88%)	$427,000 (+18.68%) Land $110,600 Building $316,400	$538,128 (+113.66%)
2025	$7,700.00	$359,800 Land $110,600 Building $249,200	$251,860 Land $77,420 Building $174,440
2024	$7,700.00 (+26.33%)
2023	$6,095.00 (+1.5%)	$203,900 (-) Land $93,300 Building $110,600
2022	$6,005.00	$203,900 Land $93,300 Building $110,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 68 Deforest Dr 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

Wildfire risk around 68 Deforest Dr 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 128 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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