ESTATE SALE — PROBATE COMPLETE — PRICED TO SELL IMMEDIATELY.
Rare opportunity in West Haven, CT. Probate is officially closed and the estate owner is ready to move fast. First come, first served.
79 Wenham Street is a solid single-family home offering 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across 1,340 square feet, built in 1961 in the desirable 06516 zip code. Sold strictly as-is — step in, add your touch, and build immediate equity.
Appraised at $300,000 with West Haven's market averaging well above that. Perfect for fix-and-flip, BRRRR strategy, long-term rental hold, or a first-time buyer ready to build sweat equity.
LOCATION: Minutes from I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. Close to University of New Haven, Yale, Southern Connecticut State University, and downtown New Haven. Strong rental demand from students and professionals.
SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY. Submit Letter of Intent and Proof of Funds to be considered. Cash and hard money preferred. Target close in 14 to 21 days. No conventional financing. No appraisal contingencies.
Do not wait. West Haven properties are moving fast and this estate sale will not last. Be aggressive, be ready — the owner is ready to close now.
Contact us today to schedule your walkthrough.
Sold for $250,000
$250,000
79 Wenham St, West Haven, CT 06516
2beds
1,340sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1961
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$342,500 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$2,318 Estimated rent
Home value
$342,500
$312,000 - $377,000
$2,318/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,340 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: WHAVM0058B0163L0000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: West Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,380
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Sold | $250,000-9.1%$187/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+10.4%$205/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000+66.1%$186/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2018 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2018 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2017 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Douglas Allen Real Estate #B10208026 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Douglas Allen Real Estate #B10208026 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2017 | Listing removed | $149,900$112/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #99168716 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $149,900$112/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,380 -0.5% | $187,600 +40.1% |
| 2024 | $6,413 +3.2% | $133,910 |
| 2023 | $6,216 +1.8% | $133,910 |
| 2022 | $6,108 0% | $133,910 |
| 2021 | $6,109 +1.1% | $133,910 +14.1% |
| 2020 | $6,042 +1.6% | $117,320 |
| 2019 | $5,948 +2.8% | $117,320 |
| 2018 | $5,786 +3.2% | $117,320 |
| 2017 | $5,606 +3.1% | $117,320 |
| 2016 | $5,435 +7.8% | $117,320 -5.3% |
| 2015 | $5,041 +2% | $123,900 |
| 2014 | $4,941 +0.6% | $123,900 |
| 2013 | $4,910 | $123,900 |
| 2012 | $4,910 +2.1% | $123,900 |
| 2011 | $4,807 -10.3% | $123,900 -17.9% |
| 2010 | $5,359 +0.8% | $150,920 |
| 2009 | $5,314 +3.7% | $150,920 |
| 2008 | $5,125 +0.3% | $150,920 |
| 2007 | $5,109 +35.8% | $150,920 +104.9% |
| 2005 | $3,762 +8.5% | $73,640 |
| 2003 | $3,468 +11% | $73,640 |
| 2001 | $3,125 | $73,640 |
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Neighborhood: 06516
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.5 mi
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- 79 Wenham St