West Haven City property record for 97 Richards St, West Haven, CT 06516
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,963 sqft · built 1822 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,922 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WHAV M:0049 B:0058 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | WHAV M:0049 B:0058 L:0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,963 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,183 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,675 sqft |
| Basement Area | 908 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1822 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1822 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8752 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 RICHARDS ST |
| City | WEST HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06516-3729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 154500 |
97 Richards St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2006.
Source: West Haven City records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 451 MAIN ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-4219 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1475 / 668 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WEST HAVEN CT |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 97 RICHARDS ST, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3729 |
| Document Number | 1836-666 |
| Book / Page | 001836 / 000666 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $195.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 RICHARDS PL WEST HAVEN CT 065163831, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-3831 |
| Document Number | 1836-668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 001836/000668 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 22, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Richards St was $1,922.
Source: West Haven City assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision / Municipality | West Haven City |
| Unified School District | West Haven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,922.00 | $55,650 Land $55,650 | $79,500 Land $79,500 |
| 2024 | $1,922.00 (-14.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,259.00 (-41.99%) | $48,580 (-43.11%) Land $38,570 Building $10,010 | |
| 2022 | $3,894.00 | $85,400 Land $38,570 Building $46,830 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 97 Richards St 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.
The area around 97 Richards St 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 |
|---|
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 319 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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