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Sold for $500,000
  • $500,000

    799 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

    2beds
    2,054sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    9,147 Square Feet Lot
    $586,300 Zestimate®
    $243/sqft
    $3,581 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $586,300

    $528,000 - $657,000

    $3,581/mo

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    What's special

    Rare opportunity for one level living in the sought after East Rock neighborhood of New Haven! This spacious 2054 SQ FT home offers 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms and is located on a corner lot steps from Edgerton and East Rock Parks. The entryway leads to a formal living room with a stone fireplace, picture frame window and beautiful hardwood floors. There is a charming formal dining room with great natural light. The large eat in kitchen needs updating, but has the perfect layout to be transformed into a chef's dream. The main level of the home has two spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and a large full bathroom. There is a 400 sq ft finished attic room with a full bath - perfect for primary suite or in law/au pair potential. Huge unfinished basement with endless finishing potential with a third bathroom and ample storage. Central air conditioning and gas heat. The house has an extremely rare attached two car garage, and a paved driveway that can fit 2 more cars. Located in the Worthington School district, a short walk from Yale shuttle/public bus and minutes to Downtown New Haven & Yale! A little TLC will go a long way to make this magnificent home sparkle!

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    Listed by:

    John Hill 203-675-3942,

    Seabury Hill REALTORS 203-562-1220

    Bought with:

    Darrell L. Hardy, RES.0780138

    Houlihan Lawrence WD

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24045737MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 188.19 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15.3 x 12.3
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 96.39 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.1
    Family room
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 331.1 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15.4 x 21.5
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 153.51 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.9 x 12.9
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 330.78 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.9 x 22.2
    Heating
    • Radiator, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Indoor Grill, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Upper Level
    Features
    • Windows: Storm Window(s)
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished
    • Attic: Heated,Finished,Walk-up
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,054
    • Total interior livable area: 2,054 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,054

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Off Street, Paved
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters, Garden, Lighting
    Lot
    • Size: 9,147 Square Feet
    • Features: Corner Lot, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1247079
    • Zoning: RS1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Shingle Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1953

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Windows

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: East Rock
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: New Haven

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $243/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $315,000
    • Annual tax amount: $12,128
    • Date on market: 9/16/2024

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/7/2024Sold$500,000-8.3%$243/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24045737 Report a problem
    9/16/2024Listed for sale$545,000+111.2%$265/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24045737 Report a problem
    12/12/1988Sold$258,000$126/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,411 +2.3%$315,000
    2024$12,128 -27.6%$315,000 -30%
    2023$16,752 -6.4%$450,310
    2022$17,900 +17%$450,310 +29.2%
    2021$15,293 $348,530
    2020$15,293 +2.1%$348,530
    2019$14,980 $348,530
    2018$14,980 +11.1%$348,530
    2017$13,481 -11.1%$348,530 -4.5%
    2016$15,165 $364,980
    2015$15,165 $364,980
    2014$15,165 +1.8%$364,980
    2013$14,891 +4.9%$364,980
    2012$14,190 -13.7%$364,980 -2.6%
    2011$16,444 $374,570
    2010$16,444 +4%$374,570
    2009$15,811 +26%$374,570 +26%
    2007$12,549 +0.7%$297,290 +7%
    2006$12,467 +13.5%$277,970
    2004$10,988 +2.6%$277,970
    2003$10,710 +44.3%$277,970 +30.9%
    2000$7,420 $212,300
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: East Rock

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Worthington Hooker
    • High: Wilbur Cross

    Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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