New Haven City property record for 85 Emerson St, New Haven, CT 06515
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 976 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,155 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 389 1168 00200 |
| Primary APN | 389 1168 00200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 762 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 762 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 389 1168 00200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 EMERSON ST |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06515-1203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Block | 1168 |
| Legal Lot Number | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 141301 |
85 Emerson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2006.
Source: New Haven City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 EMERSON ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7744 / 281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Emerson St was $5,155, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: New Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | New Haven City |
| Unified School District | New Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,155.00 (+1.42%) | $129,010 (-) Land $42,700 Building $86,310 | $258,712 (+186.48%) |
| 2025 | $5,083.00 | $129,010 Land $42,700 Building $86,310 | $90,307 Land $29,890 Building $60,417 |
| 2024 | $5,083.00 (+5.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,799.00 (-6.42%) | $129,010 (-) Land $42,700 Building $86,310 | |
| 2022 | $5,128.00 | $129,010 Land $42,700 Building $86,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Emerson St 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 Emerson St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 141 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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