Investment opportunity in the heart of New Haven! This spacious two-family property offers a rare combination of size, versatility, and income potential. One unit features 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, providing ample living space for owner-occupants or tenants seeking room to spread out. The second unit offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, making it ideal for additional rental income. Whether you're an investor looking to expand your portfolio or an owner-occupant seeking to offset your mortgage with rental income, this property delivers flexibility and strong earning potential. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, public transportation, and major highways, this property offers easy access to all that New Haven has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to own this income-producing multifamily property with substantial living space and endless possibilities. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
Price increase: $16K (8/13)
$515,000
161 Thompson Street, New Haven, CT 06511
8beds
2,936sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$518,100 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Substantial living spaceAmple living space
- 86 days |
- 258 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Roberta Hoskie (203)498-2031,
Outreach Realty Servicing 203-498-2031,
Alyssa Moore 475-343-9990,
Outreach Realty Servicing
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24179245
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,936
- Total interior livable area: 2,936 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,936
Property
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1252716
- Zoning: RM2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Units on different Floors
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Basketball Court, Library, Park
- Subdivision: Newhallville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $185,920
- Annual tax amount: $7,430
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
Estimated market value
$518,100
$492,000 - $544,000
$1,913/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $515,000+3.2%$175/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000$170/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000$170/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+66.3%$170/sqft |
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| 5/14/2021 | Sold | $300,000+7.2%$102/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170373009 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2021 | Contingent | $279,900$95/sqft |
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| 2/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $279,900+4.8%$95/sqft |
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| 2/7/2020 | Sold | $267,000+4.7%$91/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170256112 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $255,000+27.5%$87/sqft |
Source: Ki Property Group #170256112 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2017 | Sold | $200,000+5.5%$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2017 | Listing removed | $1,300 |
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,300 |
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| 2/19/2016 | Listing removed | $189,500$65/sqft |
Source: Priority Real Estate Sources L #N10100457 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $189,500+309.3%$65/sqft |
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| 5/1/2012 | Listing removed | $46,300$16/sqft |
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| 4/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $46,300+62.5%$16/sqft |
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| 12/15/1994 | Sold | $28,500$10/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,325 +2.3% | $185,920 |
| 2024 | $7,158 +3.5% | $185,920 |
| 2023 | $6,916 -6.4% | $185,920 |
| 2022 | $7,390 +67% | $185,920 +84.3% |
| 2021 | $4,426 | $100,870 |
| 2020 | $4,426 +2.1% | $100,870 |
| 2019 | $4,335 | $100,870 |
| 2018 | $4,335 +11.1% | $100,870 |
| 2017 | $3,902 +26.9% | $100,870 +36.3% |
| 2016 | $3,074 | $73,990 |
| 2015 | $3,074 | $73,990 |
| 2014 | $3,074 +1.8% | $73,990 |
| 2013 | $3,019 +4.9% | $73,990 |
| 2012 | $2,877 -58.1% | $73,990 -52.7% |
| 2011 | $6,871 | $156,520 |
| 2010 | $6,871 +4% | $156,520 |
| 2009 | $6,607 +60.7% | $156,520 +60.7% |
| 2007 | $4,111 +11% | $97,384 +17.9% |
| 2006 | $3,705 +13.5% | $82,600 |
| 2004 | $3,265 | $82,600 |
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Neighborhood: Newhallville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10King/Robinson Magnet SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10James Hillhouse High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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