Groton Town property record for 78 Front St, Groton, CT 06340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,411 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jan 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $14,780 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | GROT M:260820917159 |
| Primary APN | GROT M:260820917159 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,411 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Loading Dock | Loading Dock |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 260820917159 |
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| Street Address | 78 FRONT ST |
| City | GROTON |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06340-5750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RV |
| Jurisdiction | GROTON CT |
| Township / Civil Division | GROTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 702900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Noank Historic District listed 1979 · 219 contributing resources · NRIS 79002656 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
78 Front St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 1988.
Source: Groton Town records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 FRONT ST, GROTON, CT 06340-5750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GROTON CT |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 78 FRONT ST, GROTON, CT 06340-5750 |
| Document Number | 1204-434 |
| Book / Page | 001204 / 000434 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2890002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 78 FRONT ST GROTON CT 063405750, GROTON, CT 06340-5750 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Front St was $14,780.
Source: Groton Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Groton Town |
| Unified School District | Groton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,780.00 | $560,280 Land $341,985 Building $218,295 | $392,196 Land $239,389 Building $152,807 |
| 2024 | $14,780.00 (+11.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,228.00 (+2.08%) | $560,280 (-) Land $248,430 Building $311,850 | |
| 2022 | $12,959.00 | $560,280 Land $248,430 Building $311,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Front St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 Front 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 94% of the US · lower than 89% 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 | NOANK FIRE DISTRICT serves 1,947 people · EPA ID CT0590031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GROTON UTILITIES |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 147 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 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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