Discover this charming red brick two-family home, perfectly situated in the heart of Bridgeport. Each spacious unit features two bedrooms and a full bathroom, with bright and airy family rooms and kitchens flooded with natural light from east and south-facing windows overlooking Lafayette Park. The second-floor unit allows access to a walk-up attic, providing extra space that can be transformed into an office, additional living area, or bedroom. The basement also holds potential for added living space and has the possibility, with proper diligence and permits, to be converted into a third unit. Recent updates include a newer hot water system for the second floor and a newer roof, designed to accommodate the existing solar panels. Bring your vision and explore how this versatile property could be the perfect multi-family investment for you! Property to be Sold AS-IS. Subject to Probate Court Approval.
Sold for $400,000
$400,000
253 Linen Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
4beds
2,966sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1944
-- sqft lot
$637,300 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$2,521 Estimated rent
Home value
$637,300
$586,000 - $695,000
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Red brickSolar panelsOverlooking lafayette parkExtra spaceSpacious unitEast and south-facing windowsNewer roof
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Listed by:
Jack Connelly 203-260-5686,
eXp Realty 866-828-3951,
Michael Julian 203-362-8929,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Kelley Ferreira, RES.0817897
Higgins Group Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24055623
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,966
- Total interior livable area: 2,966 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,966
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: None, Off Street, Driveway, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 16570
- Zoning: RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Units on different Floors
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bridgeport
- Subdivision: Central
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2025 | Sold | $400,000-20%$135/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24055623 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2025 | Pending sale | $499,900$169/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24055623 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,900$169/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24055623 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,104 | $186,510 |
| 2024 | $8,104 | $186,510 |
| 2023 | $8,104 | $186,510 |
| 2022 | $8,104 | $186,510 |
| 2021 | $8,104 +15% | $186,510 +42.9% |
| 2020 | $7,047 | $130,530 |
| 2019 | $7,047 -0.7% | $130,530 |
| 2018 | $7,097 | $130,530 |
| 2017 | $7,097 | $130,530 |
| 2016 | $7,097 -15.5% | $130,530 -34.4% |
| 2015 | $8,398 | $199,000 |
| 2014 | $8,398 +0.8% | $199,000 |
| 2013 | $8,328 +1.8% | $199,000 |
| 2012 | $8,181 +3.7% | $199,000 |
| 2011 | $7,888 | $199,000 |
| 2010 | $7,888 +2.3% | $199,000 |
| 2009 | $7,709 +32.5% | $199,000 +52.4% |
| 2008 | $5,819 +3.9% | $130,540 0% |
| 2007 | $5,598 +1.4% | $130,550 |
| 2006 | $5,520 +8.4% | $130,550 |
| 2004 | $5,090 +15.3% | $130,550 +63.3% |
| 2003 | $4,413 -15.1% | $79,940 |
| 2001 | $5,196 +126.3% | $79,940 +126.3% |
| 2000 | $2,296 +0% | $35,329 +0.1% |
| 1999 | $2,295 | $35,300 |
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Neighborhood: Hollow
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Geraldine Johnson SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Bassick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Classical Studies AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
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