SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS OF LONG ISLAND SOUND! Located directly across from the picturesque Pardee Seawall in beautiful Morris Cove, this charming brick cape is ready for your imagination. NOT in a flood zone! Well-built with solid craftsmanship, the home features three generously sized bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and a spacious living room with a fireplace and water views. Roof replaced in 2021. A sizable two-car garage offers plenty of storage. One of the largest lots in the area, it could easily be transformed into the backyard of your dreams. On the market for the first time in 30 years, this extraordinary home is ready to become your seaside masterpiece! Sale "As-Is".
Sold for $450,000
$450,000
171 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
3beds
2,075sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
0.29 Acres Lot
$605,000 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$3,504 Estimated rent
Home value
$605,000
$557,000 - $659,000
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Picturesque pardee seawallFormal dining roomGenerously sized bedroomsSizable two-car garageLarge eat-in kitchenBeautiful morris cove
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristen Kunst 203-213-1947,
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. 203-481-0525
Bought with:
Nikki Travaglino, RES.0755872
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170593851
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Roughed-In Bath
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Sun room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, No Fuel
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Concrete,Interior Entry
- Attic: Walk-up,Floored
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,075
- Total interior livable area: 2,075 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,075
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Paved, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Water Community, Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Dry, Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1235976
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Morris Cove
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $296,240
- Annual tax amount: $11,020
- Date on market: 3/18/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2024 | Sold | $450,000-9.8%$217/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170593851 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2023 | Pending sale | $499,000$240/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170593851 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Contingent | $499,000$240/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #170593851 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $499,000+190.1%$240/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170593851 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/1994 | Sold | $172,000$83/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,672 +2.3% | $296,240 |
| 2024 | $11,405 +3.5% | $296,240 |
| 2023 | $11,020 -6.4% | $296,240 |
| 2022 | $11,776 +7.6% | $296,240 +18.8% |
| 2021 | $10,944 | $249,410 |
| 2020 | $10,944 +2.1% | $249,410 |
| 2019 | $10,720 | $249,410 |
| 2018 | $10,720 +11.1% | $249,410 |
| 2017 | $9,647 -3.7% | $249,410 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $10,014 | $241,010 |
| 2015 | $10,014 | $241,010 |
| 2014 | $10,014 +1.8% | $241,010 |
| 2013 | $9,833 +4.9% | $241,010 |
| 2012 | $9,370 -37.5% | $241,010 -29.4% |
| 2011 | $14,993 | $341,530 |
| 2010 | $14,993 +4% | $341,530 |
| 2009 | $14,416 +41.5% | $341,530 +41.5% |
| 2007 | $10,187 +5% | $241,346 +11.6% |
| 2006 | $9,701 +13.5% | $216,300 |
| 2004 | $8,550 -1.2% | $216,300 -3.7% |
| 2003 | $8,655 +47.7% | $224,630 +33.9% |
| 2000 | $5,861 | $167,700 |
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Neighborhood: East Shore
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