True luxury penthouse in the sought-after Johnson Simons building in Downtown New Haven, steps from Yale, the hospital, and fantastic boutiques & restaurants. This extraordinary 2300+ sq ft architect-designed condo wows with its soaring ~40 ft ceilings, exposed brick walls & striking style. The open-concept living area is an entertainer's dream - anchored by a sleek state-of-the-art kitchen straight out of a magazine. With a dramatic waterfall island with marble, Wolf induction stove and oven, Subzero fridge, and custom cabinetry with professional lighting- it's truly a chef's kitchen. Adjacent to the kitchen is a pantry with cabinetry and a Miele washer & dryer. The living room has incredible natural light through a ceiling-wide skylight, hardwood floors & whitewashed brick walls. A spiral staircase leads to a contemporary loft, an ideal space for a home office or flex space. The opposite side of the condo includes a family room with exposed wood rafters and a gas fireplace that opens to the balcony. The primary suite has a spa-like bathroom with radiant floors, and there is a second contemporary bedroom and a remodeled full bath. Smart features including lighting and blinds. Incredible expansion possibilities with huge ~900 unfinished attic space and rights to a portion of the rooftop to design and build your dream outdoor space. Gas heating, central AC and a private storage room in the basement. A condo of this magnitude never comes on the market!
Sold for $875,000
$875,000
81 Church Street #5E, New Haven, CT 06510
2beds
2,500sqft
Condominium
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$878,000 Zestimate®
$350/sqft
$3,640 Estimated rent
Home value
$878,000
$790,000 - $975,000
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Gas fireplaceStriking styleContemporary loftSecond contemporary bedroomSpiral staircaseExposed brick wallsSubzero fridge
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Listed by:
John Hill (203)675-3942,
Seabury Hill REALTORS 203-562-1220
Bought with:
Edward Higgins, RES.0774074
Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24154835
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Bedroom Suite, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 284.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 18.5
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 215.83 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 19.1
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 186.39 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 17.1
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 491.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.6 x 26.4
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 161.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 16.5
Living room
- Features: Skylight, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 385.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.4 x 18
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 225.94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 15.8
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Elevator, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, Smart Thermostat
- Basement: Full,Storage Space
- Attic: Storage,Floored
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,500
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Parcel number: 2553835
- Zoning: BD1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Trash, Snow Removal, Water, Sewer, Insurance
- HOA fee: $1,245 monthly
Location
- Region: New Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $371,140
- Annual tax amount: $15,087
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $875,000-2.2%$350/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24154835 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Pending sale | $895,000$358/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24154835 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $895,000+72.1%$358/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24154835 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2017 | Sold | $520,000-5.3%$208/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N10201952 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2017 | Pending sale | $549,000$220/sqft |
Source: Seabury-Hill REALTORS #N10201952 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $549,000-8.5%$220/sqft |
Source: Seabury-Hill REALTORS #N10201952 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2016 | Listing removed | $599,900$240/sqft |
Source: Seabury-Hill REALTORS #N10116862 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $599,900-4.6%$240/sqft |
Source: Seabury-Hill REALTORS #N10116862 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2013 | Listing removed | $629,000$252/sqft |
Source: SEABURY-HILL REALTORS #N330501 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2013 | Listing removed | $3,750$2/sqft |
Source: SEABURY-HILL REALTORS #N335761 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2013 | Listed for sale | $629,000-19.9%$252/sqft |
Source: SEABURY-HILL REALTORS #N330501 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2013 | Listed for rent | $3,750$2/sqft |
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| 4/16/2007 | Sold | $785,000$314/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N251287 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,087 -0.1% | $371,140 |
| 2024 | $15,102 +3.4% | $371,140 |
| 2023 | $14,601 -6.1% | $371,140 |
| 2022 | $15,547 +19.6% | $371,140 +30.9% |
| 2021 | $13,004 | $283,500 |
| 2020 | $13,004 +2% | $283,500 |
| 2019 | $12,749 | $283,500 |
| 2018 | $12,749 +16.3% | $283,500 |
| 2017 | $10,966 -10.7% | $283,500 -4.1% |
| 2016 | $12,280 | $295,540 |
| 2015 | $12,280 | $295,540 |
| 2014 | $12,280 +1.8% | $295,540 |
| 2013 | $12,058 +4.9% | $295,540 |
| 2012 | $11,491 -46.6% | $295,540 -39.7% |
| 2011 | $21,508 | $489,930 |
| 2010 | $21,508 +4% | $489,930 |
| 2009 | $20,680 | $489,930 |
| 2007 | $20,680 | $489,930 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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