Branford Town property record for 8 Collins Dr, Branford, CT 06405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,439 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,200 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Apr 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAN M:F08-000 B:006 L:00028 |
| Primary APN | BRAN M:F08-000 B:006 L:00028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,439 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,586 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,439 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,439 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 678 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 COLLINS DR |
| City | BRANFORD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06405-3907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 184500 |
8 Collins Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 COLLINS DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192957150002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1263 / 905 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 001424-220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8 COLLINS DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3907 |
| Document Number | 001424-220 |
| Book / Page | 1424 / 220 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00000894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Property Address | 8 COLLINS DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1281-708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1281/708 |
| Instrument | 3109070015 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 COLLINS DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3907 |
| Document Number | 1263-905 |
| Book / Page | 1263 / 905 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2957150002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 COLLINS DR, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3907 |
| Document Number | 2957160010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2957160010 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Collins Dr was $7,200, up 3.6% 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 | $7,200.00 (+3.55%) | $324,900 (-) Land $110,700 Building $214,200 | $493,371 (+116.93%) |
| 2025 | $6,953.00 | $324,900 Land $110,700 Building $214,200 | $227,430 Land $77,490 Building $149,940 |
| 2024 | $6,953.00 (+25.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,539.00 (+1.5%) | $185,300 (-) Land $83,400 Building $101,900 | |
| 2022 | $5,457.00 | $185,300 Land $83,400 Building $101,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Collins 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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Collins Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | 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 194 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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