Morris Cove, renovated colonial style home with three levels, offering 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths. Original woodwork maintained throughout, refinished hardwood floors throughout, butler's pantry, built-ins, 2 sunrooms, gas fireplace. Beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances, soft close cabinets, new dishwasher 2024, new bay window and Anderson French doors leading to large Trex deck with gas line for grilling, overlooking rear yard. Full basement offers plenty of storage space, New Hot water heater, Man's cave with 1/2 bathroom. 2 Gar garage attached with EV charger, Mature landscaping, Private Road/driveway on back side of property offering of street parking for 6 cars for traffic free access. This home offers water views, one mile to local beach, minutes to pickle ball, minutes to fishing pier.
Sold for $560,000
$560,000
856 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
5beds
3,198sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
0.31 Acres Lot
$609,000 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$4,847 Estimated rent
Home value
$609,000
$548,000 - $682,000
$4,847/mo
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Listed by:
Michelle G. Mateo 203-494-9861,
Kaerus Property Group, LLC 203-889-0999
Bought with:
Robert Davis, REB.0795669
ASJ Realty Partners
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24050626
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Remodeled, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Bay/Bow Window, Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 18
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Office
- Level: Lower
Sun room
- Features: French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Features: Laminate Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Crawl Space,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,198
- Total interior livable area: 3,198 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,198
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1236637
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Basketball Court, Park, Playground, Near Public Transport
Location
- Region: New Haven
- Subdivision: Morris Cove
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 | Sold | $560,000-12.5%$175/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Pending sale | $639,900$200/sqft |
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| 10/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $639,900+161.2%$200/sqft |
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| 9/9/2016 | Sold | $245,000-12.5%$77/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #W10097272 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2016 | Pending sale | $279,900$88/sqft |
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| 5/10/2016 | Price change | $279,900-6.7%$88/sqft |
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| 4/27/2016 | Listed for sale | $299,900$94/sqft |
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| 4/7/2016 | Pending sale | $299,900$94/sqft |
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| 3/20/2016 | Price change | $299,900-3.2%$94/sqft |
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| 2/29/2016 | Price change | $309,900-3.1%$97/sqft |
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| 8/31/2015 | Price change | $319,900-5.9%$100/sqft |
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| 5/21/2015 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$106/sqft |
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| 4/9/2015 | Price change | $349,900-2.8%$109/sqft |
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| 10/20/2014 | Listed for sale | $359,900-2.7%$113/sqft |
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| 12/31/2011 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 12/2/2011 | Listing removed | $369,900$116/sqft |
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| 12/2/2011 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 8/23/2011 | Price change | $369,900-5.1%$116/sqft |
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| 6/20/2011 | Listed for sale | $389,900+30%$122/sqft |
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| 5/20/2002 | Sold | $299,900$94/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N188111 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,901 +2.3% | $251,300 |
| 2024 | $9,675 +3.5% | $251,300 |
| 2023 | $9,348 -6.4% | $251,300 |
| 2022 | $9,989 +21.9% | $251,300 +34.6% |
| 2021 | $8,192 0% | $186,690 0% |
| 2020 | $8,195 +2.1% | $186,760 |
| 2019 | $8,027 | $186,760 |
| 2018 | $8,027 +11.1% | $186,760 |
| 2017 | $7,224 -26.1% | $186,760 -20.6% |
| 2016 | $9,770 | $235,130 |
| 2015 | $9,770 | $235,130 |
| 2014 | $9,770 +1.8% | $235,130 |
| 2013 | $9,593 +4.9% | $235,130 |
| 2012 | $9,142 -29.6% | $235,130 -20.5% |
| 2011 | $12,986 | $295,820 |
| 2010 | $12,986 +4% | $295,820 |
| 2009 | $12,487 +46.7% | $295,820 +46.7% |
| 2007 | $8,513 +6.5% | $201,684 +13.2% |
| 2006 | $7,990 +13.5% | $178,150 |
| 2004 | $7,042 +6.1% | $178,150 +3.4% |
| 2003 | $6,638 +11.1% | $172,270 +0.8% |
| 2000 | $5,973 | $170,900 |
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Neighborhood: East Shore
Nearby schools
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- 6/10Nathan Hale SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Wilbur Cross High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
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