Welcome to your dream coastal retreat in the sought-after West Shore area! This charming 1742 square foot single-family home is just a short stroll away from beautiful Seabluff Beach. With 3 cozy bedrooms and 2.5 baths, it's the perfect location for beach lovers. Step inside to discover a beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring modern cabinets and stunning granite counters, perfect for whipping up seaside feasts. The inviting family room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, sets the stage for cozy evenings, while the formal dining room is ready for memorable gatherings. French doors lead you to a sun-drenched heated sunroom, where morning coffees and lazy afternoons await. Venture to the second floor to find your private oasis: the spacious primary bedroom suite boasts a full bath and a balcony with serene water views-a perfect spot to unwind. Plus, a separate room offers the ideal space for a home office or reading nook. Two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath complete this delightful upper level. Need storage? The unfinished basement, featuring a bulkhead door, new boiler, washer & dryer, and an extra refrigerator, has you covered. With a detached one-car garage and convenient access to the West Haven train station, I-95, shopping, and dining, this home truly has it all. Embrace the coastal lifestyle and make this gem yours today! Boiler installed in 2022 and hardwood floors refinished in 2022. Sunshade on back deck is not working.
Sold for $400,000
$400,000
42 Ivy Street, West Haven, CT 06516
3beds
1,742sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$473,500 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$3,517 Estimated rent
Home value
$473,500
$450,000 - $502,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christine Shaw 203-988-7940,
Coldwell Banker Realty 203-878-7424
Bought with:
Bonnie Reynolds, RES.0750636
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24031320
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Ceiling Fan(s), French Doors, Full Bath, Stall Shower, Tile Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 13
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 x 5
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Family room
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 21
Office
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Sun room
- Features: French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Features
- Wired for Data
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump,Interior Entry
- Attic: Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,742
- Total interior livable area: 1,742 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,742
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Access
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1420797
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Basketball Court, Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Near Public Transport
- Subdivision: West Shore
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $181,650
- Annual tax amount: $8,512
- Date on market: 7/12/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2024 | Sold | $400,000+2.6%$230/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24031320 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2024 | Pending sale | $390,000$224/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24031320 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $390,000+32.2%$224/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24031320 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2020 | Sold | $295,000+3.5%$169/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170306790 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2020 | Pending sale | $285,000$164/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170306790 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2020 | Listed for sale | $285,000$164/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170306790 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,017 +5.9% | $274,330 +51% |
| 2024 | $8,512 +3.9% | $181,650 |
| 2023 | $8,192 +1.8% | $181,650 |
| 2022 | $8,045 | $181,650 |
| 2021 | $8,045 +27.1% | $181,650 +39.4% |
| 2020 | $6,332 +3.3% | $130,270 |
| 2019 | $6,130 +1.4% | $130,270 |
| 2018 | $6,043 +2.8% | $130,270 |
| 2017 | $5,880 +1.1% | $130,270 |
| 2016 | $5,815 +1.1% | $130,270 -9.7% |
| 2015 | $5,751 | $144,200 |
| 2014 | $5,751 | $144,200 |
| 2013 | $5,751 | $144,200 |
| 2012 | $5,751 | $144,200 |
| 2011 | $5,751 -4.2% | $144,200 -13.8% |
| 2010 | $6,005 | $167,230 |
| 2009 | $6,005 +6.1% | $167,230 |
| 2008 | $5,661 -0.3% | $167,230 |
| 2007 | $5,679 +27.5% | $167,230 +89.6% |
| 2005 | $4,453 +14.1% | $88,200 |
| 2003 | $3,902 +7.7% | $88,200 |
| 2001 | $3,623 | $88,200 |
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Neighborhood: 06516
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- 7/10Edith E. Mackrille SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
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