BEST Value on the Shoreline!!! No Flood Insurance Needed! This classic Short Beach cottage blends timeless character with a rare coastal advantage: no flood insurance required. Just 500 feet from your own Private Beach, this charming 2-bedroom Colonial in Short Beach invites you to live the coastal life you've always wanted. Priced at $430,000, the home sits in a sweet spot-balancing character, location, and value in one of the shoreline's most beloved communities. Tucked into one of Branford's most historic seaside enclaves, this home blends timeless architecture with relaxed beach-town living. Inside, you'll find a freshly painted living area, new carpeting, central air conditioning, and a sun-drenched enclosed porch. Beyond the beach, nature lovers will appreciate the short walk to the Beacon Hill/Marsh Wildlife Preserve, part of the Branford Land Trust. Whether you're seeking a year-round residence or a seasonal retreat, this cozy haven offers a front-row seat to the rhythms of coastal Connecticut. On street parking .
Sold for $340,000
$340,000
18 Court Street, Branford, CT 06405
2beds
1,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1,306.8 Square Feet Lot
$349,900 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$2,291 Estimated rent
Home value
$349,900
$311,000 - $392,000
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Listed by:
Town and Shore Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices,
Mary Polchaninoff (860)655-8379,
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. 203-245-3100,
Co-Listing Agent: Ishita Bandyopadhyaya 203-314-5776,
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with:
Mary-Ann White, RES.0758645
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24121726
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Association Required, Access
Lot
- Size: 1,306 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1060757
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Basketball Court, Library, Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Near Public Transport
Location
- Region: Branford
- Subdivision: Short Beach
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $65 annually
- Amenities included: Lake/Beach Access
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $385,000$356/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #24121726 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Pending sale | $385,000+13.2%$356/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24121726 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $340,000-11.7%$315/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24121726 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Contingent | $385,000$356/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #24121726 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $385,000-10.5%$356/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24121726 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Price change | $430,000-4.2%$398/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24121726 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,000-5.5%$416/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24121726 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listing removed | $474,900$440/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24110126 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $474,900-6%$440/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24110126 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $505,000+327.6%$468/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24110126 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/1992 | Sold | $118,100$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,468 +12% | $208,800 +59.5% |
| 2024 | $3,990 +2% | $130,900 |
| 2023 | $3,913 +1.5% | $130,900 |
| 2022 | $3,855 | $130,900 |
| 2021 | $3,855 0% | $130,900 |
| 2020 | $3,855 -10.2% | $130,900 -11.4% |
| 2019 | $4,294 +1.5% | $147,700 |
| 2018 | $4,230 +0.6% | $147,700 |
| 2017 | $4,205 +5.7% | $147,700 |
| 2015 | $3,978 +9.9% | $147,700 +7% |
| 2014 | $3,621 +2.5% | $138,000 |
| 2013 | $3,531 +2.6% | $138,000 |
| 2012 | $3,443 +2.8% | $138,000 |
| 2011 | $3,349 +3% | $138,000 |
| 2010 | $3,253 +7.9% | $138,000 +8% |
| 2009 | $3,014 +1.6% | $127,800 |
| 2008 | $2,966 +3.9% | $127,800 |
| 2007 | $2,854 +2.6% | $127,800 |
| 2006 | $2,781 +3.8% | $127,800 |
| 2005 | $2,680 +16.4% | $127,800 +26.5% |
| 2003 | $2,302 +31.2% | $101,000 +25.5% |
| 1994 | $1,755 | $80,500 |
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Neighborhood: 06405
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- 7/10John B. Sliney SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.4 mi
- 6/10Francis Walsh Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 5/10Branford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
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