Bristol City property record for 78 Forest St, Plainville, CT 06062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,494 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jul 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $4,597 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:02-0160776 |
| Primary APN | M:02-0160776 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,494 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,874 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 160776 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 FOREST ST |
| City | PLAINVILLE |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06062-2126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Block | 107 |
| Jurisdiction | BRISTOL CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRISTOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 405401 |
78 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1990.
Source: Bristol City records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 FOREST ST, BRISTOL, CT 06010-7074 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Forest St was $4,597.
Source: Bristol City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Bristol City |
| Unified School District | Bristol School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,597.00 | $136,220 Land $38,220 Building $98,000 | $95,354 Land $26,754 Building $68,600 |
| 2024 | $4,597.00 (+11.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,134.00 (+8.3%) | $136,220 (+36.85%) Land $38,220 Building $98,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,817.00 | $99,540 Land $28,980 Building $70,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 29, 2025
| 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 78 Forest 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% 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 | AQUARION-PLAINVILLE REGIONAL private · serves 18,231 people · EPA ID CT1100011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator.
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Feb 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 333 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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