New Britain City property record for 96 Commonwealth Ave, New Britain, CT 06053
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,500 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,516 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NBRI M:C4C B:2 |
| Primary APN | NBRI M:C4C B:2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,718 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Basement Area | 603 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 603 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
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| Account Number | 16400096 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | NEW BRITAIN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06053-2916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S3 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW BRITAIN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BRITAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 417500 |
96 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: New Britain City records, as of June 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053-2916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2106 / 823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW BRITAIN CT |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 96 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053-2916 |
| Document Number | 002106-823 |
| Book / Page | 2106 / 823 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053-2916 |
| Document Number | 0002106826 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106/826 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Commonwealth Ave was $6,516.
Source: New Britain City assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | New Britain City |
| Unified School District | New Britain School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,516.00 | $166,320 Land $59,010 Building $107,310 | $116,424 Land $41,307 Building $75,117 |
| 2024 | $6,516.00 (+2.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,367.00 (+16.74%) | $166,320 (+50.95%) Land $59,010 Building $107,310 | |
| 2022 | $5,454.00 | $110,180 Land $27,160 Building $83,020 |
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 96 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 29, 2025
| 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.
The area around 96 Commonwealth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 73,534 people · EPA ID CT0890011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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 | 1 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 552 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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