Hamden Town property record for 71 Dessa Dr, Hamden, CT 06517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $12,721 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2329 B:203 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2329 B:203 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,529 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,772 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 913 sqft |
| Basement Area | 913 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 71 DESSA DR |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06517-2104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER PLACE |
| Legal Block | 203 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 165200 |
71 Dessa Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 DESSA DR, HAMDEN, CT 06517-2104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236910 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5141 / 75 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Conservator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 71 DESSA DR, HAMDEN, CT 06517-2104 |
| Document Number | 0005141-75 |
| Book / Page | 5141 / 75 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6910 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17120 LIPAN DR, BROOMFIELD, CO 80023-6522 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Dessa Dr was $12,721.
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 | $12,721.00 | $237,020 (-) Land $89,950 Building $147,070 | $404,857 (+144.02%) |
| 2025 | $237,020 (+62.95%) Land $89,950 Building $147,070 | $165,914 Land $62,965 Building $102,949 | |
| 2024 | $12,297.00 (+52.02%) | $145,460 (-2.81%) Land $49,560 Building $95,900 | |
| 2023 | $8,089.00 | $149,660 Land $49,560 Building $100,100 |
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 71 Dessa 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.
The area around 71 Dessa Dr 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 526 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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