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  • Price cut: $25K (10/6)
    $499,000

    821 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512

    2beds
    2,548sqft
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    $3,524/mo
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    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
    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.
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    Listed by:

    PAT MOREGGI TEAM AT COLDWELL BANKER REALTY,

    Patricia Moreggi (203)215-6957,

    Coldwell Banker Realty 203-239-2553

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24208564MLS Logo

      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

        DateEventPrice
        10/6/2026Price change$499,000-4.8%$196/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24208564 Report a problem
        9/21/2026Listed for sale$524,000+44.6%$206/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24208564 Report a problem
        2/14/2023Sold$362,500-9.1%$142/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170521782 Report a problem
        1/25/2023Contingent$399,000$157/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170521782 Report a problem
        11/10/2022Price change$399,000-6.1%$157/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170521782 Report a problem
        10/19/2022Price change$425,000-5.6%$167/sqft
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        9/18/2022Price change$450,000-13.5%$177/sqft
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        9/7/2022Listed for sale$520,000$204/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170521782 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: East Shore

        Getting around

        31 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        28 / 100
        Some Transit

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Nathan Hale

        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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