Exceptional investment opportunity in desirable in-town Branford! This well-maintained side-by-side duplex sits beautifully on a quiet residential street with abundant off-street parking and a spacious backyard. Both units have been thoughtfully renovated and feature public water, sewer, natural gas, and a new roof installed in 2024. The front 2-bedroom unit boasts an updated full bathroom, private deck, and charming stone-covered front porch. Convenient washer/dryer hookups are located in the basement. The rear 3-bedroom unit offers in-unit laundry hook-up, 1 full and 1 half bath, plus its own private deck for outdoor enjoyment. Prime location provides easy access to downtown Branford, the historic Branford Green, train station, and major highways. Both units are freshly painted, have new hot water heaters, and are move-in ready. Floors in rear are newly finished as well. Perfect for savvy investors seeking immediate rental income or owner-occupants looking to live in one unit while renting the other.
Sold for $575,000
$575,000
85 Ivy Street, Branford, CT 06405
5beds
2,397sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1922
-- sqft lot
$590,400 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$2,878 Estimated rent
Home value
$590,400
$525,000 - $661,000
$2,878/mo
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Charming stone-covered front porchPrivate deckIn-unit laundry hook-upQuiet residential streetAbundant off-street parkingNew hot water heatersSpacious backyard
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bette Zollshan (203)980-0099,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-245-6700
Bought with:
Buddy L. Degennaro, REB.0757044
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24119574
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gravity, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,397
- Total interior livable area: 2,397 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,397
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: None, Paved, Off Street, Driveway, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 1065907
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Units are Side-by-Side
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Masonry, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park
Location
- Region: Branford
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $575,000-4.1%$240/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Pending sale | $599,500$250/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,500$250/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Listing removed | $599,500$250/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $599,500-4.7%$250/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $629,000+94.1%$262/sqft |
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| 8/2/2018 | Sold | $324,000-7.4%$135/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Pending sale | $349,900$146/sqft |
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| 5/14/2018 | Price change | $349,900-2.8%$146/sqft |
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| 3/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $359,900+144%$150/sqft |
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| 4/19/2014 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
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| 10/17/2013 | Price change | $1,300-7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 8/31/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/1999 | Sold | $147,500$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,713 +13.9% | $313,700 +62.3% |
| 2024 | $5,892 +2% | $193,300 |
| 2023 | $5,778 +1.5% | $193,300 |
| 2022 | $5,693 | $193,300 |
| 2021 | $5,693 +0% | $193,300 |
| 2020 | $5,693 +7.4% | $193,300 +6% |
| 2019 | $5,299 +1.5% | $182,300 |
| 2018 | $5,221 +0.6% | $182,300 |
| 2017 | $5,190 +5.7% | $182,300 |
| 2015 | $4,909 -0.2% | $182,300 -2.7% |
| 2014 | $4,917 +2.5% | $187,400 |
| 2013 | $4,796 +2.6% | $187,400 |
| 2012 | $4,676 +2.8% | $187,400 |
| 2011 | $4,548 +3% | $187,400 |
| 2010 | $4,417 +7.7% | $187,400 +7.7% |
| 2009 | $4,103 +1.6% | $174,000 |
| 2008 | $4,039 +4% | $174,000 |
| 2007 | $3,885 +2.6% | $174,000 |
| 2006 | $3,786 +3.8% | $174,000 |
| 2005 | $3,649 +14.5% | $174,000 +24.5% |
| 2003 | $3,186 +32.9% | $139,800 +27.1% |
| 1994 | $2,397 | $109,970 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Branford Center
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10John B. Sliney SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Francis Walsh Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Branford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Branford
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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