Branford Town property record for 72 Chestnut St, Branford, CT 06405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,953 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,739 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAN M:E06-000 B:006 L:00026 |
| Primary APN | BRAN M:E06-000 B:006 L:00026 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,953 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2616 |
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| Street Address | 72 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | BRANFORD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06405-3752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT HILL |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 184101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Branford Center Historic District listed 1987 · 557 contributing resources · NRIS 87000636 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
72 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1998.
Source: Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 CHESTNUT ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 648 / 343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Chestnut St was $6,739, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Branford Town assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Branford Town |
| Unified School District | Branford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,739.00 (+3.55%) | $304,100 (-) Land $76,200 Building $227,900 | $431,274 (+102.6%) |
| 2025 | $6,508.00 | $304,100 Land $76,200 Building $227,900 | $212,870 Land $53,340 Building $159,530 |
| 2024 | $6,508.00 (+15.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,637.00 (+1.49%) | $188,600 (-) Land $64,300 Building $124,300 | |
| 2022 | $5,554.00 | $188,600 Land $64,300 Building $124,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Chestnut 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 72 Chestnut St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 178 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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