Sold for $199,900

$199,900

397 Shelton Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

5beds

1,578sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

6,098 Square Feet Lot

$319,900 Zestimate^®

$127/sqft

$3,034 Estimated rent

Home value

$319,900

$298,000 - $342,000

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What's special

Large kitchenPantry areaMaster bedroomSeparate heatHardwood floors

Welcome to 397 Shelton Ave. This five bedroom, two full bath home is looking for the right family to finish the renovations with a big fully fenced backyard. This home offer plenty of space for a growing family. Fully finished walk-up attic with two additional bedrooms and full bath that comes with separate heat & 12 year old roof. A potential to make a 2 family or in-law. Large kitchen with pantry area that the seller started to run water for a Landry/1/2 bath. The Hardwood floors are ready to be finished throughout home. Master bedroom offers a walkout balcony perfect for morning coffee. This home will need some work but will be well worth it once it's completed! Great location minutes to downtown New Haven or steps from Albertus Magnus College. FHA203K/Cash can complete all those special touches.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Hardwood Floor, Interior Balcony
Level: Upper

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: None, Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Basement: Full
Attic: Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,578
Total interior livable area: 1,578 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,578

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached, Private
Garage spaces: 3
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Exterior features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
Fencing: Full

Lot

Size: 6,098 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 1252542
Zoning: RM1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Basketball Court, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground, Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: New Haven

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $127/sqft
Tax assessed value: $127,540
Annual tax amount: $4,744
Date on market: 11/1/2023

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/31/2023	Sold	$199,900$127/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170570148 Report a problem
8/23/2023	Pending sale	$199,900$127/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170570148 Report a problem
8/4/2023	Price change	$199,900-4.8%$127/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170570148 Report a problem
6/30/2023	Price change	$209,900-2.3%$133/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170570148 Report a problem
6/19/2023	Price change	$214,900-2.3%$136/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170570148 Report a problem
6/9/2023	Price change	$219,900-2.2%$139/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170570148 Report a problem
5/17/2023	Listed for sale	$224,900+55.1%$143/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170570148 Report a problem
10/28/2022	Sold	$145,000-3.3%$92/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170512649 Report a problem
8/15/2022	Pending sale	$149,900$95/sqft
Source: RE/MAX International #170512649 Report a problem
8/15/2022	Contingent	$149,900$95/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170512649 Report a problem
7/29/2022	Listed for sale	$149,900$95/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170512649 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,025 +2.3%	$127,540
2024	$4,910 +3.5%	$127,540
2023	$4,744 -6.4%	$127,540
2022	$5,070 +43.7%	$127,540 +58.6%
2021	$3,529	$80,430
2020	$3,529 +2.1%	$80,430
2019	$3,457	$80,430
2018	$3,457 +11.1%	$80,430
2017	$3,111 +16.9%	$80,430 +25.6%
2016	$2,661	$64,050
2015	$2,661	$64,050
2014	$2,661 +1.8%	$64,050
2013	$2,613 +4.9%	$64,050
2012	$2,490 -46.8%	$64,050 -39.9%
2011	$4,677	$106,540
2010	$4,677 +4%	$106,540
2009	$4,497 +48.3%	$106,540 +48.3%
2007	$3,032 +7.1%	$71,820 +13.7%
2006	$2,832 +13.5%	$63,140
2004	$2,496 +2.6%	$63,140
2003	$2,433 +10.8%	$63,140 +0.5%
2000	$2,195	$62,800