Why rent when you can own? Here's your opportunity to build equity while generating rental income with this well-maintained two-family home at 697 Washington Street, West Haven. Offering 2,961 square feet, each spacious unit features 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and beautiful hardwood floors. The first-floor apartment is available for occupancy, making it an excellent option for an owner-occupant looking to move right in, while the second-floor unit is currently leased, providing immediate rental income. The finished walk-up third floor offers exciting potential for future expansion or additional living space. A full basement provides plenty of storage, along with washer and dryer hookup for the 1st floor and hookups in the 2nd floor unit, separate furnaces, and gas hot water heaters. Outside, you'll find a level lot with paved off-street parking and a private backyard to enjoy. Whether you're looking to invest or make homeownership more affordable with rental income, this is a wonderful opportunity you won't want to miss.
For sale
$479,900
697 Washington Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
4beds
2,961sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$483,500 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Washer and dryer hookupPaved off-street parkingLevel lotFinished walk-up third floorFull basementBeautiful hardwood floorsSeparate furnaces
- 42 days
- 494
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patrick R. Combs (203)671-0983,
Dan Combs Real Estate 203-265-2356
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24194024
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,961
- Total interior livable area: 2,961 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,961
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1427751
- Zoning: R3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Units on different Floors
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
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: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $272,510
- Annual tax amount: $9,410
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
Estimated market value
$483,500
$459,000 - $508,000
$2,189/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,900+1499.7%$162/sqft |
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| 7/18/2019 | Sold | $30,000$10/sqft |
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| 8/30/1989 | Sold | $30,000$10/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,410 +12.5% | $272,510 +58.1% |
| 2024 | $8,362 +4.3% | $172,340 |
| 2023 | $8,016 +2% | $172,340 |
| 2022 | $7,859 -6.1% | $172,340 -6.1% |
| 2021 | $8,366 +19.4% | $183,470 +32.2% |
| 2020 | $7,006 +3.7% | $138,810 |
| 2019 | $6,756 +0.9% | $138,810 |
| 2018 | $6,698 +5.7% | $138,810 |
| 2017 | $6,338 +0.2% | $138,810 |
| 2016 | $6,324 +1% | $138,810 -10.5% |
| 2015 | $6,259 +0.6% | $155,120 |
| 2014 | $6,220 +0.5% | $155,120 |
| 2013 | $6,189 +0.4% | $155,120 |
| 2012 | $6,166 | $155,120 |
| 2011 | $6,166 -10.6% | $155,120 -20% |
| 2010 | $6,895 -1.4% | $193,900 -1.4% |
| 2009 | $6,995 | $196,700 |
| 2008 | $6,995 | $196,700 |
| 2007 | $6,995 +32.1% | $196,700 +96.2% |
| 2005 | $5,296 +11.4% | $100,240 |
| 2003 | $4,754 +10.7% | $100,240 |
| 2001 | $4,294 | $100,240 |
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Neighborhood: 06516
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Bailey,Carrigan
- 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.




