Every once in a while, a truly special home comes along that instantly makes you feel welcome. This custom-built ranch offers timeless charm, and a floor plan designed for comfortable living. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this well-maintained home is filled with natural light and thoughtful details throughout. The spacious living room showcases a beautiful bay window, while the adjoining dining room features a bow window and a dry bar and striking three-sided fireplace, creating the perfect setting for entertaining and everyday living. The original custom kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous workspace, and picturesque views of New Haven Harbor. A sun-filled family room surrounded by walls of windows provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the ever-changing scenery. The primary bedroom suite features a custom bath and an oversized walk-in closet/dressing room, while a second bedroom and full bath complete the main level. The expansive lower level presents endless possibilities for future living space, workshop, recreation area, or home gym. Additional features include dual access points to the garage and an oversized storage closet ideal for a wine cellar or additional storage. New 200 amp electrical panel, new lifetime warranty stainless steel chimney cap, new chimney flashing, chimney stone recently sealed, new front door escutcheons and high end door knobs, new paint exterior eaves, gutters, and front doors, new garage door, newly glazed and painted bow window, new latex interior paint and carpet, new stainless steel garbage disposal, new dishwasher, new faucets in bathrooms and kitchen, new laundry hookup, dryer vent and sink, well maintained furnace and regular maintenance done every year. Outside, enjoy your morning coffee from the covered front porch beautifully finished with imported Italian marble, or welcome guests via the circular driveway that leads directly to the front entrance. Ideally situated just steps from the seawall. This exceptional property offers nostalgia with everyday convenience. Located just minutes from I-95 for an easy commute and close to Yale New Haven Hospital, shopping, dining, and local amenities, this is a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind home.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (10/6)
$499,000
821 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
2beds
2,548sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.42 Acres Lot
$491,100 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walls of windowsThoughtful details throughoutDry barSun-filled family roomStriking three-sided fireplaceOriginal custom kitchenGenerous workspace
- 32 days
- 2,010
- 100
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
PAT MOREGGI TEAM AT COLDWELL BANKER REALTY,
Patricia Moreggi (203)215-6957,
Coldwell Banker Realty 203-239-2553
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24208564
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 198.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14.2
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 170.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.2 x 14
Dining room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 274.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 22.11
Family room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 442.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.4 x 21.7
Kitchen
- Features: Wet Bar, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 232.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.8 x 15.7
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Dry Bar, Fireplace, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 396.49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.11 x 28.1
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Basement: Full,Garage Access,Concrete
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,548
- Total interior livable area: 2,548 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,548
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters, Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1235161
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Public Rec Facilities, Near Public Transport
- Subdivision: Morris Cove
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,180
- Annual tax amount: $11,676
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
Estimated market value
$491,100
$467,000 - $516,000
$2,876/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Price change | $499,000-4.8%$196/sqft |
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| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $524,000+44.6%$206/sqft |
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| 2/14/2023 | Sold | $362,500-9.1%$142/sqft |
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| 1/25/2023 | Contingent | $399,000$157/sqft |
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| 11/10/2022 | Price change | $399,000-6.1%$157/sqft |
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| 10/19/2022 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$167/sqft |
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| 9/18/2022 | Price change | $450,000-13.5%$177/sqft |
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| 9/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $520,000$204/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,512 +2.3% | $292,180 |
| 2024 | $11,249 +3.5% | $292,180 |
| 2023 | $10,869 -6.4% | $292,180 |
| 2022 | $11,614 +19.2% | $292,180 +31.5% |
| 2021 | $9,746 | $222,110 |
| 2020 | $9,746 +2.1% | $222,110 |
| 2019 | $9,546 | $222,110 |
| 2018 | $9,546 +11.1% | $222,110 |
| 2017 | $8,591 -0.9% | $222,110 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $8,673 | $208,740 |
| 2015 | $8,673 | $208,740 |
| 2014 | $8,673 +1.8% | $208,740 |
| 2013 | $8,517 +4.9% | $208,740 |
| 2012 | $8,116 -23.6% | $208,740 -13.8% |
| 2011 | $10,626 | $242,060 |
| 2010 | $10,626 +4% | $242,060 |
| 2009 | $10,217 +41.1% | $242,060 +41.1% |
| 2007 | $7,239 +4.9% | $171,500 +11.5% |
| 2006 | $6,901 +13.5% | $153,860 |
| 2004 | $6,082 +2.6% | $153,860 |
| 2003 | $5,928 +6.3% | $153,860 -3.5% |
| 2000 | $5,575 | $159,500 |
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