Meriden City property record for 85 Columbus Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,400 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Reverse Mortgage Jul 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 605-0174-004B-0000 |
| Primary APN | 605-0174-004B-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,460 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 605-0174-004B-0000 |
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| Street Address | 85 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | MERIDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06451-5334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 174 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4B |
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | MERIDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 170700 |
85 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Meriden City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 COLUMBUS AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06451-5334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage HIGHTECHLENDING INC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 24, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5171 / 67 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 005470-935 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 85 COLUMBUS AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06451-5334 |
| Document Number | 0000005565 |
| Book / Page | 5597 / 392 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265565 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN LAND TITLE, AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIAT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 COLUMBUS AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06451-5334 |
| Document Number | 0000005565, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 5597/392 |
| Instrument | 20265565 |
| Name | HIGHTECHLENDING INC |
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| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 999 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2117 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 85 COLUMBUS AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06451-5334 |
| Document Number | 005470-935 |
| Book / Page | 5470 / 935 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 85 COLUMBUS AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06451-5334 |
| Document Number | 5173-66 |
| Book / Page | 005173 / 000066 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERIDEN CT |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 85 COLUMBUS AVE, MERIDEN, CT 06451-5334 |
| Document Number | 5171-67 |
| Book / Page | 005171 / 000067 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $88.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Columbus Ave was $5,400.
Source: Meriden City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Meriden City |
| Unified School District | Meriden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,400.00 | $142,450 (-) Land $45,640 Building $96,810 | $203,500 Land $65,200 Building $138,300 |
| 2024 | $5,400.00 (-1.57%) | $142,450 (-) Land $45,640 Building $96,810 | |
| 2023 | $5,486.00 (+9.96%) | $142,450 (-) Land $45,640 Building $96,810 | |
| 2022 | $4,989.00 | $142,450 Land $45,640 Building $96,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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 85 Columbus Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 95% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | MERIDEN WATER DIVISION serves 58,441 people · EPA ID CT0800011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 594 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 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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