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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $180,000 on Sep 16, 2025

261 FORBES AVE

NEW HAVEN, CT 06512
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,778 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Sep 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,269 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$106,820 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,620
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$106,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.105 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.74%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Wilbur Cross High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Ross Woodward Classical Studies SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.3 mi

District: New Haven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06512These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,296 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,270
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,920
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

261 Forbes Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in East Haven 06512
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Annex
  • Older than 93% of homes in East Haven 06512

How it measures up in East Haven 06512

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Haven 06512.

Living area1,778 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,308 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 261 Forbes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAnnexEast Haven 06512South Central Connecticut County
Living areabigger than1,778 ft²67% of homes79% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac72% of homes68% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than191026% of homes7% of homes11% of homes

About 261 Forbes Ave

When did 261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT last sell?

261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT last sold on Sep 16, 2025 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT?

261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,778 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT built?

261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT?

261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT is assigned to Wilbur Cross High School (high), rated D-; Ross Woodward Classical Studies School (elementary), rated F. All sit in New Haven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT compare to other homes in East Haven 06512?

Among the 10,010 homes in East Haven 06512, it is bigger than 79% of them (1,778 ft² against a typical 1,308 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1910 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Forbes Ave, New Haven, CT was $4,269. The county assessed it at $106,820.

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