This exceptional 5-bedroom, 3-bath Farm River waterfront retreat offers stunning sunsets, expansive water views & rights, and direct access to boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding from your private dock. Surrounded by protected marshland and land trust property, the setting provides rare privacy and natural beauty just minutes from New Haven, Yale, beaches, restaurants, and shoreline attractions. Inside, the light-filled open floor plan is designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The waterfront primary suite features a custom California walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath with a heated jetted tub. Additional highlights include radiant heat on the main level, a steam shower, outdoor shower, enclosed front porch, mudroom, and a fully integrated Crestron smart-home system. A rare opportunity to own a private waterfront retreat combining luxury, convenience, and breathtaking coastal scenery. Recent Updates: -Brand-new custom waterfront patio plumbed for a future outdoor kitchen -Custom California walk-in closet -Remodeled primary bathroom with Ditra heated bench and Moen smart shower -Crestron smart-home system with whole-home audio and internet wiring -New boiler (2025) All new energy efficient windows and new primary bedroom slider
For sale
Price cut: $39.1K (7/15)
$759,900
173 Meadow Street, East Haven, CT 06512
5beds
2,512sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
0.43 Acres Lot
$743,500 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Enclosed front porchWaterfront primary suiteBrand-new custom waterfront patioNew primary bedroom sliderLight-filled open floor planOutdoor showerCustom california walk-in closet
- 103 days
- 1,075
- 64
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Listed by:
The Nicole Talmadge Team,
Nicole G. Talmadge (203)823-1871,
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. 203-481-0525
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24178213
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Dressing Room, Full Bath
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Storage,Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,512
- Total interior livable area: 2,512 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,512
Property
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front, Dock or Mooring
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Level, In Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 1099056
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: East Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $348,250
- Annual tax amount: $11,645
- Date on market: 5/25/2026
- Exclusions: Projector in primary Bedroom Shelf in pantry
Estimated market value
$743,500
$706,000 - $781,000
$3,976/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $759,900-4.9%$303/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+45.3%$318/sqft |
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| 10/15/2021 | Sold | $550,000$219/sqft |
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| 9/16/2021 | Contingent | $550,000$219/sqft |
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| 9/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $550,000$219/sqft |
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| 9/7/2021 | Contingent | $550,000$219/sqft |
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| 9/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $550,000-4.3%$219/sqft |
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| 8/31/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/27/2021 | Price change | $574,999-4.2%$229/sqft |
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| 7/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $599,999+566.7%$239/sqft |
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| 1/27/1989 | Sold | $90,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,645 | $348,250 |
| 2024 | $11,645 +7.2% | $348,250 |
| 2023 | $10,865 | $348,250 |
| 2022 | $10,865 +17% | $348,250 +28.5% |
| 2021 | $9,286 +0% | $271,110 |
| 2020 | $9,286 +5.6% | $271,110 |
| 2019 | $8,789 -0.1% | $271,110 |
| 2018 | $8,798 +2.9% | $271,110 |
| 2017 | $8,554 -11.3% | $271,110 -11.3% |
| 2015 | $9,643 -1.6% | $305,640 |
| 2014 | $9,796 +3.6% | $305,640 |
| 2013 | $9,460 | $305,640 |
| 2012 | $9,460 +6.8% | $305,640 -8.2% |
| 2011 | $8,856 -0.4% | $333,050 +0.6% |
| 2010 | $8,890 +17.5% | $331,210 |
| 2009 | $7,568 +2.7% | $331,210 +2.7% |
| 2008 | $7,371 +5.6% | $322,570 +5.6% |
| 2007 | $6,982 +33.6% | $305,540 +120.7% |
| 2006 | $5,225 +42.8% | $138,420 +42.8% |
| 2005 | $3,658 +11.6% | $96,900 +0.2% |
| 2003 | $3,277 +21.5% | $96,670 +32.4% |
| 2000 | $2,697 | $73,000 |
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Neighborhood: 06512
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: East Haven
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





