Located on a tree-lined street in Westville, this charming and updated 1890's Colonial is filled with original woodwork including custom wood inlaid floors, detailed millwork, and even a dining room with a fireplace. Current owner renovations include: 30 year roof with plywood sheathing (2009), gutters (2009), steam boiler heating system with service contract (2008), gas hot water tank (2025), 28 double-paned replacement windows with transferrable warranty (2017), exterior and interior repainted, removal of clawfoot tub and replacement with glass-sided walk-in shower, and updated combination half bath/laundry room. Covered porches in front and back allow protected entry in rain and snow. The original front door provides a charming entry to the large foyer with staircase along left and living room to the right. The living room has a large bay window, custom inlaid hardwood floor, and 9' ceilings. It opens to the dining room with 9' ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. double sink, butcher block and tile counters and backsplash, and a combination laundry room/half bath. Three spacious bedrooms with 9' ceilings and hardwood floors plus renovated full bathroom upstairs. Walk-up attic with finished room with closet, and unfinished storage area. Unfinished basement with newer mechanicals and interior as well as bulkhead access. Patio, terraced back yard, and three car detached garage complete this spacious, historic home.
Sold for $485,000
$485,000
197 Willard Street, New Haven, CT 06515
3beds
1,482sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$501,600 Zestimate®
$327/sqft
$2,737 Estimated rent
Home value
$501,600
$446,000 - $567,000
$2,737/mo
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Listed by:
Gail S. Robinson 203-521-0768,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-255-6841
Bought with:
Sarah Kolman, RES.0774968
The Heritage Group, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24093319
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-in Features, Double-Sink, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wired for Data, Entrance Foyer
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Partially Finished,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,482
- Total interior livable area: 1,482 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,482
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Private
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1260229
- Zoning: RM1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Westville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $327/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,280
- Annual tax amount: $8,561
- Date on market: 5/5/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2025 | Sold | $485,000+12.8%$327/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24093319 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2025 | Pending sale | $429,900$290/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24093319 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $429,900+48.2%$290/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24093319 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2005 | Sold | $290,000+114.8%$196/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N223921 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/1999 | Sold | $135,000+45.2%$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/1997 | Sold | $93,000+16.3%$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/1993 | Sold | $80,000$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,561 +2.3% | $217,280 |
| 2024 | $8,365 +3.5% | $217,280 |
| 2023 | $8,083 -6.4% | $217,280 |
| 2022 | $8,637 +13.4% | $217,280 +25.2% |
| 2021 | $7,614 | $173,530 |
| 2020 | $7,614 +2.1% | $173,530 |
| 2019 | $7,458 | $173,530 |
| 2018 | $7,458 +11.1% | $173,530 |
| 2017 | $6,712 -9.6% | $173,530 -2.9% |
| 2016 | $7,425 | $178,710 |
| 2015 | $7,425 | $178,710 |
| 2014 | $7,425 +1.8% | $178,710 |
| 2013 | $7,291 +4.9% | $178,710 |
| 2012 | $6,948 -20.3% | $178,710 -10% |
| 2011 | $8,715 | $198,520 |
| 2010 | $8,715 +4% | $198,520 |
| 2009 | $8,380 +60% | $198,520 +60% |
| 2007 | $5,238 +10.7% | $124,096 +17.6% |
| 2006 | $4,731 +10.1% | $105,490 -3% |
| 2004 | $4,297 +2.6% | $108,710 |
| 2003 | $4,189 +42.7% | $108,710 +29.4% |
| 2000 | $2,936 | $84,000 |
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Neighborhood: Westville
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