Welcome to 53 Perry Merrill Drive, located in the highly sought-after West Shore area of West Haven! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath raised ranch offers a fantastic combination of comfort, space, and location. The main level features a functional layout with three bedrooms and two full baths, while the finished basement provides additional living space with endless possibilities for a family room, home office, gym, playroom, or entertainment area. The home includes all appliances, including a wine cooler, and offers natural gas heat and hot water, central air, and an attached 2-car garage for added convenience and storage. Location is everything, and this one is hard to beat. Situated in one of West Haven's most desirable neighborhoods, you'll be just minutes from the beach and everything the West Shore has to offer. This is a neighborhood that truly feels like home, with a quiet residential setting while still being close to shopping, dining, transportation, and the shoreline. Whether you're looking for a place to settle in, room to grow, or a home near the beach, 53 Perry Merrill Drive is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Come see why West Shore is one of West Haven's most desirable places to call home!
For sale
$489,900
53 Perry Merrill Drive, West Haven, CT 06516
3beds
1,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central airFunctional layout
- 8 days
- 688
- 57
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Aidan Parlee (203)915-1689,
Oxford Realty 203-314-4219
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24202175
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,276
- Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,276
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1419981
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Shore
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $384/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $181,440
- Annual tax amount: $8,183
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,900-6.7%$384/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Listing removed | $524,999$411/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $524,999+128.4%$411/sqft |
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| 7/27/2012 | Listing removed | $229,900-4.2%$180/sqft |
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| 7/25/2012 | Sold | $240,000+4.4%$188/sqft |
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| 10/16/2011 | Listed for sale | $229,900-22.1%$180/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RIGHT CHOICE #N319603 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2004 | Sold | $295,000+116.3%$231/sqft |
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| 8/18/1998 | Sold | $136,400$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,183 | $181,440 |
| 2024 | $8,183 | $181,440 |
| 2023 | $8,183 +1.8% | $181,440 |
| 2022 | $8,036 | $181,440 |
| 2021 | $8,036 +4.7% | $181,440 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $7,673 +3.9% | $165,410 |
| 2016 | $7,384 -8.5% | $165,410 -18.3% |
| 2015 | $8,071 | $202,370 |
| 2014 | $8,071 | $202,370 |
| 2013 | $8,071 | $202,370 |
| 2012 | $8,071 | $202,370 |
| 2011 | $8,071 +0.4% | $202,370 -9.6% |
| 2010 | $8,041 | $223,930 |
| 2009 | $8,041 +6.1% | $223,930 |
| 2008 | $7,580 -0.3% | $223,930 |
| 2007 | $7,605 +33.9% | $223,930 +99.1% |
| 2005 | $5,680 +14.1% | $112,490 |
| 2003 | $4,977 +7.7% | $112,490 |
| 2001 | $4,621 | $112,490 |
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Neighborhood: 06516
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alma E. Pagels
- 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.





