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  • $898,400

    281 Connecticut Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

    3beds
    2,779sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 2001
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $898,400 Zestimate®
    $323/sqft
    $4,832 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $898,400

    $844,000 - $952,000

    $4,832/mo

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    What's special

    Main Level: Amenities include 9 ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, beautiful windows throughout with amazing views to match. Top of the line stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, maple cabinetry, dimmable recessed lighting and pendant lighting throughout. Slider door leads to large composite deck with hookup for outdoor grill. Fireplace surrounded by granite in family room along with custom built-in cabinets and shelving and surround sound speakers. Crown and baseboard mouldings throughout. Large charming entry. Upper Level: Two bedrooms with crown mouldings separated by a large full bathroom with double vanities and built-in bath/shower combo. The huge Master bedroom suite is nothing short of fabulous with water views from every angle, large windows, gleaming hardwood floors, three closets, vaulted 18 ceilings with large paddle fan, recessed lighting, separate large private office area overlooking LI Sound with a spacious balcony accessed from the office or the bedroom. The completely custom spa-like master bathroom features vaulted ceilings, marble counter tops with double sinks, massive double built-in vanity cabinets, built-in LCD television, heated towel bars, separate marble vanity for makeup application, custom spa shower with large rain head, body sprays, and separate hand-held shower with glass enclosure and incredible views. Custom cabinetry and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors complete this incredible master bathroom. See additional remarks. Lower Level: amenities include finished basement and entertaining area complete with full bathroom, relaxing steam shower, 12x12 tile, wainscoting, crown moulding, custom-built decorative cherry pub service bar with hammered copper ice well, stainless steel refrigerator and wine fridge, built-in large screen TV with surround sound, dimmable recessed lighting throughout, slider door with amazing water views, separate utility room, accordion storage closet, walk-in storage closet. Summary of Interior amenities: Central alarm/security system with carbon monoxide detector Central AC/Heating with four zones Large windows and slider doors with outstanding water views from most rooms Hardwood floors throughout Spacious attached two-car HEATED garage 3 1/2 bathrooms in total featuring a large custom rain shower and a steam shower Upstairs convenient laundry High ceilings throughout Gas fireplace Direct gas hookup for outdoor grill Natural gas appliances Exterior features: Vinyl wood-grain siding Thick decorative white vinyl trim Architectural shingles Composite decking with vinyl railings Newer decorative herringbone brick paver driveway Irrigation system for lawn Curtain drains along perimeter of house Underground drainage from gutters and leaders Fully enclosed outdoor shower Full patio off of Lower level connecting to beautiful outdoor spa Composite deck with a pool and rock wall landscaping around pool Natural gas heater for pool Playscape area with spongy rubber mulch for safety Well kept lawn/yard with incredible water views while staying private at the same time Prospect Beach Fish & Game Club across the street for boat or jet-ski launching. House is close enough for amazing views but far enough for peace and quiet and a huge break on having to pay direct waterfront taxes.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,779 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    • Has spa: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: WHAVM0010B0457L0000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 2001

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: West Haven

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $323/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $564,270
    • Annual tax amount: $18,548

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/9/2021Listing removed--
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance Report a problem
    10/26/2020Listed for sale$750,000+20%$270/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170343770 Report a problem
    10/17/2006Sold$625,000+681.3%$225/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/20/2001Sold$80,000$29/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #N173321 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$18,548 +4.9%$564,270 +49.5%
    2024$17,687 +3.9%$377,440
    2023$17,023 +1.8%$377,440
    2022$16,717 $377,440
    2021$16,717 +14.4%$377,440 +25.6%
    2020$14,607 +3.3%$300,510
    2019$14,142 +1.4%$300,510
    2018$13,941 +2.8%$300,510
    2017$13,565 +1.1%$300,510
    2016$13,414 -1.3%$300,510 -11.8%
    2015$13,595 $340,900
    2014$13,595 $340,900
    2013$13,595 $340,900
    2012$13,595 -5.6%$340,900 -5.6%
    2011$14,396 +21.9%$360,990 +9.8%
    2010$11,807 $328,790
    2009$11,807 +6.1%$328,790
    2008$11,130 -0.3%$328,790
    2007$11,166 +34.7%$328,790 +100.3%
    2005$8,288 +21.2%$164,150 +6.2%
    2003$6,841 +385.5%$154,630 +350.8%
    2001$1,409 $34,300
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    Neighborhood: 06516

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