Hamden Town property record for 79 Dessa Dr, Hamden, CT 06517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,026 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2329 B:204 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2329 B:204 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,332 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 79 DESSA DR |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06517-2104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 204 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 165200 |
79 Dessa Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 DESSA DR, HAMDEN, CT 06517-2104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20219451 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4919 / 43 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 79 DESSA DR, HAMDEN, CT 06517-2104 |
| Document Number | 4919-43 |
| Book / Page | 4919 / 43 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 9451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 DESSA DR, HAMDEN, CT 06517-2104 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Dessa Dr was $12,026.
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 | $12,026.00 | $224,070 (-16.88%) Land $89,950 Building $134,120 | $402,414 (+113.26%) |
| 2025 | $269,570 (+63.87%) Land $89,950 Building $179,620 | $188,699 Land $62,965 Building $125,734 | |
| 2024 | $13,985.00 (+52.87%) | $164,500 (+9.71%) Land $49,560 Building $114,940 | |
| 2023 | $9,148.00 | $149,940 Land $49,560 Building $100,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 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 79 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 |
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