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    • $449,500

    1885 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06515

    4beds
    1,568sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $287/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Lovely Westville 1925 charmer with welcoming front porch, gorgeous front gardens, level partially fenced backyard with 2-car garage/workshop. Steps from Edgewood Park/playground, Yale Bowl/athletic fields/tennis center. Easy walk to public sports fields @ West River Memorial Park, + to Maltby Lakes, Mitchell Library, places of worship, Westville shops & restaurants. 10 min drive from Yale/downtown New Haven. Easy access to Route 15. Inside, lovingly preserved period details include gorgeous stained & leaded glass windows, fireplace/mantel with cozy wood-burning insert, wonderful hardwood throughout. 1st floor features large kitchen with plenty of storage, formal dining room, generous living room & 1/2 bath. 2nd floor has 3 good-sized bedrooms (1 w/cedar closet) and full bath, plus 1 smaller BR/home office. Walk-up access to attic with flooring & extra storage/office space offers expansion potential. Lower level is partially finished with cozy carpeted retro family/rec room. Electrical upgraded 2020 to add ceiling fans + dedicated window A/C outlets. New boiler 2023 with autofill + smart thermostat & wifi-enabled valve on water main, new dishwasher 2023, new clothes-washer 2024.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Rebecca Weiner (203)687-8227,

    Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc 203-787-3434

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24180777MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 225 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 15
      Bedroom
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 12
      Bedroom
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 100 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 10
      Bedroom
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Floor
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 13
      Family room
      • Features: Built-in Features
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 x 16
      Kitchen
      • Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 195 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 15
      Living room
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 285 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 19
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Lower Level
      Features
      • Smart Thermostat
      • Doors: Storm Door(s)
      • Windows: Storm Window(s)
      • Basement: Full,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Liveable Space,Concrete
      • Attic: Storage,Partially Finished,Floored,Walk-up
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,568
      • Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,568

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Detached, Paved, Driveway, Private, Asphalt
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
      • Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters, Garden
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City
      • Waterfront features: Walk to Water
      Lot
      • Size: 7,840 Square Feet
      • Features: Rear Lot, Dry, Historic District
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1258839
      • Zoning: RM1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Clapboard
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Masonry
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1925

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Basketball Court, Bocci Court, Golf, Lake, Library, Playground, Near Public Transport, Tennis Court(s)
      • Subdivision: Westville
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: New Haven

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $287/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $199,290
      • Annual tax amount: $7,852
      • Date on market: 6/4/2026

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/3/2026Pending sale$449,500$287/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24180777 Report a problem
        6/17/2026Listed for sale$449,500+67.7%$287/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24180777 Report a problem
        11/13/2019Sold$268,000+1.1%$171/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/25/2014Sold$265,000$169/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #N344875 Report a problem
        1/16/2014Listed for sale$265,000-11.6%$169/sqft
        Source: WEICHERT REALTORS-REGIONAL PRO #N344875 Report a problem
        9/18/2013Listing removed$299,900$191/sqft
        Source: Hamden - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Regional Properties #N334992 Report a problem
        5/30/2013Price change$299,900-7.7%$191/sqft
        Source: Hamden - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Regional Properties #N334992 Report a problem
        4/13/2013Price change$324,900-2.4%$207/sqft
        Source: Hamden - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Regional Properties #N334992 Report a problem
        3/19/2013Listed for sale$332,900-0.6%$212/sqft
        Source: WEICHERT REALTORS-REGIONAL PRO #N334992 Report a problem
        8/8/2010Listing removed$335,000$214/sqft
        Source: BETSY GRAUER REALTY, INC. #N301521 Report a problem
        5/1/2010Listed for sale$335,000+19.2%$214/sqft
        Source: BETSY GRAUER REALTY, INC. #N301521 Report a problem
        7/20/2004Sold$281,000+122.1%$179/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #N216280 Report a problem
        8/15/1997Sold$126,500+29.1%$81/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/27/1994Sold$98,000$63/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,852 +2.3%$199,290
        2024$7,673 +3.5%$199,290
        2023$7,414 -6.4%$199,290
        2022$7,922 +14.5%$199,290 +26.4%
        2021$6,920 $157,710
        2020$6,920 +2.1%$157,710
        2019$6,778 $157,710
        2018$6,778 +11.1%$157,710
        2017$6,100 -10.7%$157,710 -4.1%
        2016$6,832 $164,430
        2015$6,832 $164,430
        2014$6,832 +1.8%$164,430
        2013$6,709 +4.9%$164,430
        2012$6,393 -34.2%$164,430 -25.7%
        2011$9,711 $221,200
        2010$9,711 +4%$221,200
        2009$9,337 +56.7%$221,200 +56.7%
        2007$5,957 +9.7%$141,120 +16.5%
        2006$5,431 +18.4%$121,100 +4.3%
        2004$4,588 +2.6%$116,060
        2003$4,472 +38.3%$116,060 +25.5%
        2000$3,233 $92,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Westville

        Getting around

        48 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        38 / 100
        Some Transit
        79 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Edgewood
        • High: James Hillhouse

        Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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