Pride of ownership shines through on this meticulously maintained Westville Colonial, which has been owned by the same family for 57 years! The home offers 2910 SQ FT of living space with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a huge finished basement. An inviting entryway with hardwood floors and large coat closet leads to a spacious formal living room with a picture frame window and wood burning fireplace. There is a formal dining room with hardwood floors, crown molding and chandelier, and a cozy family room with a wall of glass, mid-century accents and French doors that lead to the patio and manicured grounds. Renovated eat in kitchen with granite counters, double oven, tile floors, built in pantry, and direct access to screen in porch, and half bath located just off kitchen. The second floor features a large primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms plus a nice tile bath. The third floor has a 4th bedroom with a private bathroom and large cedar closet. There is a huge finished basement - great for a media room, gym or office with private laundry and room for storage. The house has a spectacular professionally landscaped yard with mature trees, beautiful gardens, multiple patios and an irrigation system. Detached two car garage, central air conditioning and a newer gas boiler. This is truly a beautiful home!
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
42 Vista Terrace, New Haven, CT 06515
4beds
3,510sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.29 Acres Lot
$571,900 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$4,019 Estimated rent
Home value
$571,900
$509,000 - $646,000
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Wood burning fireplaceScreen in porchCentral air conditioningNewer gas boilerMature treesCrown moldingDetached two car garage
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Listed by:
John Hill 203-675-3942,
Seabury Hill REALTORS 203-562-1220
Bought with:
Joseph F. Cafasso, Jr., RES.0772808
eXp Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24073115
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Other
- Area: 163.93 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.9 x 9.7
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 233.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 16.11
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 201.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 16.1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110.11 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 12.1
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 162.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 13.11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 146.53 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 12.11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 341.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24.2 x 14.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 319.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 22.2
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished,Liveable Space
- Attic: Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,510
- Total interior livable area: 3,510 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,910
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters, Garden, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1260715
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Westville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,870
- Annual tax amount: $10,621
- Date on market: 3/12/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2025 | Sold | $550,000+0.2%$157/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24073115 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000-8.3%$156/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24073115 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2024 | Listing removed | $599,000$171/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24035250 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2024 | Price change | $599,000-7.7%$171/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24035250 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000$185/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24035250 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,869 +2.3% | $275,870 |
| 2024 | $10,621 +3.5% | $275,870 |
| 2023 | $10,262 -6.4% | $275,870 |
| 2022 | $10,966 +19% | $275,870 +31.3% |
| 2021 | $9,218 | $210,070 |
| 2020 | $9,218 +2.1% | $210,070 |
| 2019 | $9,029 | $210,070 |
| 2018 | $9,029 +11.1% | $210,070 |
| 2017 | $8,126 -5.2% | $210,070 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $8,571 | $206,290 |
| 2015 | $8,571 | $206,290 |
| 2014 | $8,571 +1.8% | $206,290 |
| 2013 | $8,417 +4.9% | $206,290 |
| 2012 | $8,021 -16.2% | $206,290 -5.4% |
| 2011 | $9,575 | $218,120 |
| 2010 | $9,575 +4% | $218,120 |
| 2009 | $9,207 +31.1% | $218,120 +31.1% |
| 2007 | $7,023 +2% | $166,376 +8.4% |
| 2006 | $6,882 +13.5% | $153,440 |
| 2004 | $6,065 +2.6% | $153,440 |
| 2003 | $5,912 +29.3% | $153,440 +17.3% |
| 2000 | $4,571 | $130,800 |
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Neighborhood: Westville
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