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Sold for $375,000
$375,000
524 First Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
5beds
1,676sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
0.28 Acres Lot
$380,500 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$3,250 Estimated rent
Home value
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$339,000 - $426,000
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Listed by:
Sam E. Ratner (203)996-8360,
Keller Williams Realty Prtnrs. 203-459-4663,
Ruth Ratner 203-996-8361,
Keller Williams Realty Prtnrs.
Bought with:
John Restrepo, RES.0817347
Jarah Tuttle
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24140895
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Vinyl Floor
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,676
- Total interior livable area: 1,676 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,676
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1429802
- Zoning: R3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,940
- Annual tax amount: $6,144
- Date on market: 12/2/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Sold | $375,000$224/sqft |
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| 1/22/2026 | Pending sale | $375,000$224/sqft |
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| 12/6/2025 | Price change | $375,000-3.8%$224/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $390,000+182.6%$233/sqft |
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| 4/28/2003 | Sold | $138,000+53.3%$82/sqft |
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| 12/18/2000 | Sold | $90,000+50%$54/sqft |
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| 9/4/1998 | Sold | $60,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,144 +10% | $177,940 +54.6% |
| 2024 | $5,584 +4.3% | $115,080 |
| 2023 | $5,352 +2% | $115,080 |
| 2022 | $5,248 | $115,080 |
| 2021 | $5,248 -4.7% | $115,080 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $5,504 +3.7% | $109,060 |
| 2019 | $5,308 +0.9% | $109,060 |
| 2018 | $5,262 +5.7% | $109,060 |
| 2017 | $4,980 +0.2% | $109,060 |
| 2016 | $4,969 -3% | $109,060 -14.1% |
| 2015 | $5,121 +0.6% | $126,910 |
| 2014 | $5,089 +0.5% | $126,910 |
| 2013 | $5,064 +0.4% | $126,910 |
| 2012 | $5,045 | $126,910 |
| 2011 | $5,045 +12.4% | $126,910 +0.6% |
| 2010 | $4,488 | $126,210 |
| 2009 | $4,488 | $126,210 |
| 2008 | $4,488 | $126,210 |
| 2007 | $4,488 +27.9% | $126,210 +90% |
| 2005 | $3,509 +11.4% | $66,430 |
| 2003 | $3,151 +26.1% | $66,430 +13.9% |
| 2001 | $2,498 | $58,310 |
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Neighborhood: 06516
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 3/10West Haven High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington
- 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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