Hamden Town property record for 978 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT 06517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,251 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $30,491 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMD M:2430 B:194 L:00-0000 |
| Primary APN | HAMD M:2430 B:194 L:00-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,251 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 978 RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | HAMDEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06517-1618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 194 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMDEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 165200 |
978 Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Hamden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 RIDGE RD, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 978 Ridge Rd was $30,491.
Source: Hamden Town assessment roll, as of September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,491.00 | $568,120 (-) Land $103,740 Building $464,380 | $852,778 (+114.44%) |
| 2025 | $568,120 (+40.22%) Land $103,740 Building $464,380 | $397,684 Land $72,618 Building $325,066 | |
| 2024 | $29,474.00 (+30.82%) | $405,160 (-) Land $57,190 Building $347,970 | |
| 2023 | $22,531.00 | $405,160 Land $57,190 Building $347,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 978 Ridge Rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 978 Ridge Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 371 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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