For sale

$699,000

256 Center Street, West Haven, CT 06516

8beds

3,275sqft

$4,705/mo

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Multi Family

Built in 1911

-- sqft lot

$686,100 Zestimate^®

$213/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beautiful original woodworkPlenty of characterGenerous living spaceSpacious well-kept unitsNew sidingNew roof

Beautifully maintained three-family home in a convenient West Haven location. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, with a new roof, new siding, beautiful original woodwork and spacious, well-kept units. The first and second floors each offer 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, while the third-floor unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. All three units offer generous living space and plenty of character. Located within walking distance to downtown West Haven and just minutes from the shoreline, shopping, dining, I-95 and Metro-North, with easy access to New Haven and New York City. A wonderful opportunity for an investor or owner-occupant looking for a quality multifamily property in a great location.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement, Common Area

Features

Basement: Full
Attic: None
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,275
Total interior livable area: 3,275 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,275

Property

Lot

Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 1427715
Zoning: CBD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: 3updown - Unit(s) per Floor
Property subtype: Multi Family
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Masonry
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1911

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: West Haven

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $213/sqft
Tax assessed value: $347,550
Annual tax amount: $12,001
Date on market: 9/22/2026

Estimated market value

$686,100

$652,000 - $720,000

$2,009/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/22/2026	Listed for sale	$699,000+28.3%$213/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24208837 Report a problem
2/16/2023	Sold	$545,000-2.5%$166/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170537912 Report a problem
12/12/2022	Contingent	$559,000$171/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170537912 Report a problem
11/26/2022	Listed for sale	$559,000+107%$171/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170537912 Report a problem
9/13/2006	Sold	$270,000$82/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #N249838 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$12,001 +21.8%	$347,550 +71.1%
2024	$9,856 +4.3%	$203,140
2023	$9,448 +2%	$203,140
2022	$9,263	$203,140
2021	$9,263 +19%	$203,140 +31.7%
2020	$7,787 +3.7%	$154,280
2019	$7,509 +0.9%	$154,280
2018	$7,444 +5.7%	$154,280
2017	$7,044 +0.2%	$154,280
2016	$7,029 +7.4%	$154,280 -4.9%
2015	$6,547 +0.6%	$162,260
2014	$6,507 +0.5%	$162,260
2013	$6,474 +0.4%	$162,260
2012	$6,450	$162,260
2011	$6,450 -14.1%	$162,260 -23.1%
2010	$7,505	$211,050
2009	$7,505	$211,050
2008	$7,505 +0.7%	$211,050 +0.7%
2007	$7,453 +44.8%	$209,580 +115.1%
2005	$5,148 +11.4%	$97,440
2003	$4,622 +10.7%	$97,440
2001	$4,174	$97,440