Branford Town property record for 85 Windmill Hill Rd, Branford, CT 06405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $522,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,740 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAN M:G06-000 B:008 L:00007 |
| Primary APN | BRAN M:G06-000 B:008 L:00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,742 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,084 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9570 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 WINDMILL HILL RD |
| City | BRANFORD |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06405-3121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 184500 |
85 Windmill Hill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Branford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 WINDMILL HILL RD, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PITNEY BOWES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20233569 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1371 / 103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Property Address | 85 WINDMILL HILL RD, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001406-184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Book Page | 1406/184 |
| Instrument | 3653200008 |
| Name | PITNEY BOWES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 85 WINDMILL HILL RD, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3121 |
| Document Number | 001371-103 |
| Book / Page | 1371 / 103 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230-00003569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 224 W ROCK AVE # 1, 1, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-2259 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANFORD CT |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 85 WINDMILL HILL RD, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3121 |
| Document Number | 1277-712 |
| Book / Page | 1277 / 712 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3078650002 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 85 WINDMILL HILL RD, BRANFORD, CT 06405-3121 |
| Document Number | 3078660010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3078660010 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Windmill Hill Rd was $8,740, 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 | $8,740.00 (+3.55%) | $394,400 (-) Land $94,500 Building $299,900 | $552,815 (+100.24%) |
| 2025 | $8,440.00 | $394,400 Land $94,500 Building $299,900 | $276,080 Land $66,150 Building $209,930 |
| 2024 | $8,440.00 (+31.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,414.00 (+1.49%) | $214,600 (-) Land $79,700 Building $134,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,320.00 | $214,600 Land $79,700 Building $134,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 85 Windmill Hill Rd 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 85 Windmill Hill Rd 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 | 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 133 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 |
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