Welcome to 481 Savin Ave, West Haven, CT 06516 - a beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home just blocks from the water. The main level features a stunning modern kitchen with crisp white shaker cabinets, sleek black granite countertops, a commercial-grade stainless steel gas range. A massive living room with a wood-burning fireplace that opens to a formal dining room. High ceilings, recessed lights, and hardwood floors flow throughout the main living areas. The second floor offers three generously sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and a large, updated bathroom featuring modern tile work, dual shower heads, and a freestanding tub for a spa-like feel. The finished basement provides additional living space, including two more bedrooms and an updated full bath with a walk-in tile shower. Enjoy outdoor living with a private deck, good-sized yard, and the benefits of a corner lot. A 1-car garage adds convenience and storage. Enjoy perks of gas heating, gas hot water & gas cooking . Located moments from the shoreline, beaches, restaurants, the West Haven boardwalk, I-95, And West Haven Trail stations. Property card shows only 3 bedrooms.
For sale
$434,900
481 Savin Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
4beds
1,461sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$433,800 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceHigh ceilingsPrivate deckRecessed lightsSleek black granite countertopsModern tile workLarge updated bathroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert F. Fischer JR (203)494-7324,
Houlihan Lawrence WD 203-701-4848
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24204665
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,461
- Total interior livable area: 1,461 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,461
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1423665
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Savin Rock
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $281,820
- Annual tax amount: $9,731
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
Estimated market value
$433,800
$412,000 - $455,000
$3,643/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $434,900-1.1%$298/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listing removed | $439,900$301/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,900$301/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listing removed | $439,900$301/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $439,900+4.7%$301/sqft |
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| 10/21/2024 | Sold | $420,000+0%$287/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Sold | $419,900$287/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Pending sale | $419,900$287/sqft |
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| 5/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $419,900-4.6%$287/sqft |
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| 4/19/2024 | Listing removed | $439,999$301/sqft |
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| 12/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $439,999+91.3%$301/sqft |
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| 7/19/2022 | Sold | $230,000-8%$157/sqft |
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| 7/6/2022 | Contingent | $249,900$171/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,900-3.8%$171/sqft |
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| 6/13/2022 | Contingent | $259,900$178/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $259,900-10.3%$178/sqft |
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| 5/29/2022 | Contingent | $289,900$198/sqft |
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| 5/27/2022 | Price change | $289,900+5.5%$198/sqft |
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| 5/25/2022 | Price change | $274,900-1.8%$188/sqft |
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| 5/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $279,900$192/sqft |
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| 5/20/2022 | Contingent | $279,900$192/sqft |
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| 5/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $279,900$192/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,731 +42.1% | $281,820 +99.7% |
| 2024 | $6,847 +4.3% | $141,120 |
| 2023 | $6,563 +20.4% | $141,120 +18.1% |
| 2022 | $5,449 | $119,490 |
| 2021 | $5,449 -3.6% | $119,490 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $5,653 +3.7% | $112,000 |
| 2019 | $5,451 +0.9% | $112,000 |
| 2018 | $5,404 +5.7% | $112,000 |
| 2017 | $5,114 +0.2% | $112,000 |
| 2016 | $5,103 +6.2% | $112,000 -5.9% |
| 2015 | $4,804 +0.6% | $119,070 |
| 2014 | $4,775 +0.5% | $119,070 |
| 2013 | $4,751 +0.4% | $119,070 |
| 2012 | $4,733 | $119,070 |
| 2011 | $4,733 -1.2% | $119,070 -11.6% |
| 2010 | $4,792 | $134,750 |
| 2009 | $4,792 | $134,750 |
| 2008 | $4,792 | $134,750 |
| 2007 | $4,792 +20.9% | $134,750 +79.6% |
| 2005 | $3,964 +11.4% | $75,040 |
| 2003 | $3,559 +10.7% | $75,040 |
| 2001 | $3,215 | $75,040 |
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Neighborhood: 06516
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: West Haven
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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