Welcome to 461 Townsend Ave, a charming Cape Cod Style home located in New Haven's desirable East Shore neighborhood, offering an excellent opportunity for a Buyer to put their own personal touch on this property. Featuring hard wood floors throughout, living room with fireplace and an enclosed sunroom/porch on the main level that has a ton of potential! With a large deck and partially fenced back yard making for a great outdoor space perfect for relaxing or entertaining. You can move right in or Bring your vision to life in this wonderful home! Field card states its a 2 bedroom but currently being used as a 3 bedroom, not including the basement space that can be finished for a bedroom or family room. AS-is Sale, Home Inspection is for information purposes only! Solar will convey with sale and brand new windows that come with a warranty that conveys with this sale! Fireplace hasn't been used since owner moved in.
Under contract
$306,000
461 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
2beds
1,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large deckHard wood floors throughout
- 24 days
- 952
- 64
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Teresa A. Peniston (203)465-2755,
Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc 203-787-3434
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24211196
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas In Street
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1235635
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Basketball Court, Bocci Court, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Near Public Transport
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $140,140
- Annual tax amount: $5,600
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Exclusions: Current stove will be replaced prior to closing. The deep freezer, in the kitchen, will not convey with the house.
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Pending sale | $306,000$283/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24211196 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $306,000+53%$283/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24211196 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2021 | Sold | $200,000+17.7%$185/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2010 | Listing removed | $169,900$157/sqft |
Source: NRT TriStates #N305628 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2010 | Listed for sale | $169,900+10.4%$157/sqft |
Source: NRT TriStates #N305628 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2003 | Sold | $153,900$143/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N206604 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,522 +2.4% | $140,140 |
| 2024 | $5,395 +3.5% | $140,140 |
| 2023 | $5,213 -6.4% | $140,140 |
| 2022 | $5,571 +25.2% | $140,140 +38.3% |
| 2021 | $4,448 | $101,360 |
| 2020 | $4,448 +2.1% | $101,360 |
| 2019 | $4,356 | $101,360 |
| 2018 | $4,356 +11.1% | $101,360 |
| 2017 | $3,921 -4.1% | $101,360 +3% |
| 2016 | $4,089 | $98,420 |
| 2015 | $4,089 | $98,420 |
| 2014 | $4,089 +1.8% | $98,420 |
| 2013 | $4,016 +4.9% | $98,420 |
| 2012 | $3,827 -37.5% | $98,420 -29.5% |
| 2011 | $6,128 | $139,580 |
| 2010 | $6,128 +4% | $139,580 |
| 2009 | $5,892 +54.9% | $139,580 +54.9% |
| 2007 | $3,804 +9.1% | $90,132 +15.9% |
| 2006 | $3,488 +17% | $77,770 +3.2% |
| 2004 | $2,980 +2.6% | $75,390 |
| 2003 | $2,905 +6.8% | $75,390 -3.1% |
| 2000 | $2,719 | $77,800 |
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Neighborhood: East Shore
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