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For sale by owner
    • $275,000

    79 Wenham St, West Haven, CT 06516

    2beds
    1,340sqft
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1961
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $250,600 Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $-- HOA

    Overview

    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.
    What the owner loves about this home
    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.
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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
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1961

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: West Haven

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $205/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $187,600
      • Annual tax amount: $6,380
      • Date on market: 5/1/2026

        Estimated market value

        $250,600

        $228,000 - $276,000

        $2,639/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/16/2026Sold$250,000-9.1%$187/sqft
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        5/1/2026Listed for sale$275,000+10.4%$205/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/24/2026Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/16/2025Listed for sale$249,000+66.1%$186/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/24/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/13/2018Listing removed$1,500$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/29/2018Listed for rent$1,500$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/22/2018Listing removed$1,500$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/11/2018Listed for rent$1,500$1/sqft
        Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
        4/6/2017Listing removed$1,500$1/sqft
        Source: Douglas Allen Real Estate #B10208026 Report a problem
        3/31/2017Listed for rent$1,500$1/sqft
        Source: Douglas Allen Real Estate #B10208026 Report a problem
        1/10/2017Listing removed$149,900$112/sqft
        Source: William Raveis Real Estate #99168716 Report a problem
        12/17/2016Listed for sale$149,900$112/sqft
        Source: William Raveis Real Estate #99168716 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 06516

        Getting around

        85 / 100
        Very Walkable
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

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