Hamden Town property record for 70 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT 06517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,840 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $26,599 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2429 B:236 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2429 B:236 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,906 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,454 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 930 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 70 SWARTHMORE ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06517-1915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 236 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 165200 |
70 Swarthmore St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1996.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 SWARTHMORE ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1570 / 44 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 70 SWARTHMORE ST, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1915 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 4417-112 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 4417/112 |
| Name | FREEDOM CHOICE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Swarthmore St was $26,599.
Source: Hamden Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Hamden Town |
| Unified School District | Hamden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,599.00 | $495,600 (-) Land $97,440 Building $398,160 | $687,531 (+98.18%) |
| 2025 | $495,600 (+68.57%) Land $97,440 Building $398,160 | $346,920 Land $68,208 Building $278,712 | |
| 2024 | $25,712.00 (+57.27%) | $294,000 (-) Land $53,690 Building $240,310 | |
| 2023 | $16,349.00 | $294,000 Land $53,690 Building $240,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Swarthmore 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 70 Swarthmore 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.2% 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 371 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 |
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