Shelton City property record for 896 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,398 sqft · built 1866 |
| Lot Size | 1.44 acres (62,726 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,507 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SHEL M:138 L:31 |
| Primary APN | SHEL M:138 L:31 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,398 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,063 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,263 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,263 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1866 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 62,726 sqft (1.44 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Account Number | 138 31 |
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| Street Address | 896 HOWE AVE |
| City | SHELTON |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06484-2344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELTON CT |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 110602 |
896 Howe Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Shelton City records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 HOWE AVE, SHELTON, CT 06484-2344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1427 / 317 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 004271-642 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELTON CT |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 896 HOWE AVE, SHELTON, CT 06484-2344 |
| Document Number | 004271-642 |
| Book / Page | 4271 / 642 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 896 HOWE AVE, SHELTON, CT 06484-2344 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 896 Howe Ave was $5,507, up 13.2% from the year before.
Source: Shelton City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | Shelton City |
| Unified School District | Shelton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,507.00 (+13.17%) | $355,040 (+37.3%) Land $122,920 Building $232,120 | $515,283 (+184.68%) |
| 2025 | $4,866.00 | $258,580 Land $105,980 Building $152,600 | $181,006 Land $74,186 Building $106,820 |
| 2024 | $4,866.00 (+7.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,517.00 | $258,580 Land $105,980 Building $152,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 896 Howe 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 November 28, 2025
| 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 896 Howe Ave 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 | AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY private · serves 351,756 people · EPA ID CT0150011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| 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 | 24 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 301 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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