Hamden Town property record for 879 Benham St, Hamden, CT 06514
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,915 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.29 acres (56,192 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $15,645 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2523 B:035 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2523 B:035 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 1,915 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,111 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,355 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,205 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 725 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,192 sqft (1.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 879 BENHAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06514-1928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 165802 |
Source: Hamden Town records, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 879 BENHAM ST, HAMDEN, CT 06514-1928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3543 / 281 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Property Address | 879 BENHAM ST, HAMDEN, CT 06514-1928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 4698-73 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 4698/73 |
| Instrument | 2532 |
| Name | TIAA CREF TRUST CO FSB |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Hamden Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Hamden Town |
| Unified School District | Hamden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $301,560 (+44.32%) Land $74,340 Building $227,220 | $211,092 Land $52,038 Building $159,054 | |
| 2024 | $15,645.00 (+34.64%) | $208,950 (-) Land $52,500 Building $156,450 | |
| 2023 | $11,620.00 | $208,950 Land $52,500 Building $156,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.02% 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 | 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 158 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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