New Haven City property record for 856 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,198 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,901 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42 0924 01600 |
| Primary APN | 42 0924 01600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,198 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,642 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,226 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,226 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 42 0924 01600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 TOWNSEND AVE |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06512-5041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 924 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1600 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 142800 |
Source: New Haven City records · APN 42 0924 01600
Assessment roll updated June 25, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-5041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| May 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024-09915 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10778 / 246 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 856 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-5041 |
| Document Number | 010778-246 |
| Book / Page | 10778 / 246 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-09915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 856 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-5041 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0202409916 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-09916 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 856 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-5041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 10263-254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10263/254 |
| Instrument | 2021-10740 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW HAVEN CT |
| Property Address | 856 TOWNSEND AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06512-5041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 10004-125 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10004/125 |
| Instrument | 2020-03902 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
Source: New Haven City records · Assessment roll updated June 25, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | New Haven City |
| Unified School District | New Haven School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,901.00 | $251,300 (-) Land $65,310 Building $185,990 | $175,910 Land $45,717 Building $130,193 |
| 2024 | $9,901.00 (+5.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,348.00 (-6.42%) | $251,300 (-) Land $65,310 Building $185,990 | |
| 2022 | $9,989.00 | $251,300 Land $65,310 Building $185,990 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, County delivery 09009C, updated January 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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