Investors, builders, and first-time homebuyers alike, welcome to this incredible opportunity in Bridgeport's Hollow neighborhood. This 3-bedroom home is a true diamond in the rough, offering the perfect chance to build equity, renovate, or create your ideal home. Enter into the spacious eat-in kitchen, complete with a gas range and plenty of room for cooking and dining. The kitchen flows into a large living room featuring durable vinyl flooring, creating a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The basement offers valuable bonus space that can be used as a playroom, home office, gym, workshop, or additional living area. Outside, the large, level backyard provides endless possibilities. Expand the home, create an outdoor retreat, or simply enjoy the open space. A detached garage adds even more versatility and is currently being used for storage, with plenty of room for a vehicle, workshop, or hobby space. Recent updates include a boiler approximately 5 years old and a hot water heater approximately 2 years old. Conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and major commuter routes, this property offers tremendous potential at an attractive value. Don't miss the chance to make this home your next investment or personal residence!
For sale
$299,000
178 Linen Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1867
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 14 days |
- 1,016 |
- 57 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Balestriere Team at William Raveis Real Estate,
Chris Balestriere (203)216-0113,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-847-6633
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24183001
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Gas In Street
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Storage Space
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Interior Lot, Level, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 16726
- Zoning: RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1867
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bridgeport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $79,180
- Annual tax amount: $3,440
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000$267/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,440 | $79,180 |
| 2024 | $3,440 | $79,180 |
| 2023 | $3,440 | $79,180 |
| 2022 | $3,440 | $79,180 |
| 2021 | $3,440 -1.5% | $79,180 +22.4% |
| 2020 | $3,493 | $64,690 |
| 2019 | $3,493 -0.7% | $64,690 |
| 2018 | $3,517 | $64,690 |
| 2017 | $3,517 | $64,690 |
| 2016 | $3,517 -16% | $64,690 -34.8% |
| 2015 | $4,187 | $99,220 |
| 2014 | $4,187 +0.8% | $99,220 |
| 2013 | $4,152 +1.8% | $99,220 |
| 2012 | $4,079 +3.7% | $99,220 |
| 2011 | $3,933 | $99,220 |
| 2010 | $3,933 +2.3% | $99,220 |
| 2009 | $3,844 +10.3% | $99,220 +26.9% |
| 2008 | $3,486 +4% | $78,190 |
| 2007 | $3,353 +1.4% | $78,190 |
| 2006 | $3,306 +8.4% | $78,190 |
| 2004 | $3,049 +14.4% | $78,190 +61.9% |
| 2003 | $2,666 -15.1% | $48,301 |
| 2001 | $3,140 +69.3% | $48,301 +69.2% |
| 2000 | $1,855 +0.1% | $28,539 +0.1% |
| 1999 | $1,853 | $28,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Hollow
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Geraldine Johnson SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Bassick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Classical Studies AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
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- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- Bridgeport
- 06604
- Hollow
- 178 Linen Avenue





