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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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    What's special

    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.

    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

    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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    Neighborhood: 06516

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