Hard to find colonial located in the popular West Shore neighborhood! This longtime family home features over 2400 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. With its winter water views, this classic style home is an easy walk to the beach. It includes picture pane hardwood floors and built-ins, plus plenty of windows to let the natural light in. The enclosed front porch is a great place to relax during the warmer weather and leads to the front door and spacious entry foyer. A living room, dining room, kitchen, family room and half bath complete the main level. Laundry is conveniently located on the upper level with separate hook-ups in the partially finished lower level that also provides additional living space for a family room, home office, second kitchen or whatever you need room! The walk-up attic is also partially/roughly finished and is great for a bedroom or home office. Detached garage and off street parking. Bring your imagination as this home needs work but the end result will be worth the effort. Sale is subject to Probate Approval. Sale includes adjacent lot at 93 Hillside Ave. One deed for the two lots (#89 & #93), two separate tax bills. Total land +/-.26 acres and total current taxes $10,614. Sold As-Is. Won't qualify for VA or FHA loans. Cash, rehab or conventional only.
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
89 Hillside Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
5beds
2,424sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.26 Acres Lot
$590,800 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$3,870 Estimated rent
Home value
$590,800
$538,000 - $650,000
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Enclosed front porchWinter water viewsDetached garageOff street parkingFamily roomPicture pane hardwood floorsPartially finished lower level
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Sweet 802-999-6943,
Coldwell Banker Realty 203-239-2553,
Beth Cantor 203-927-6244,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Jon Seem, RES.0830319
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24072530
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sliders, Plywood Floor
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Upper Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Liveable Space
- Attic: Storage,Partially Finished,Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,424
- Total interior livable area: 2,424 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,424
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved, Driveway, Private
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden
- Fencing: Partial,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1419160
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Library, Park, Near Public Transport
- Subdivision: West Shore
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $181,720
- Annual tax amount: $8,515
- Date on market: 2/7/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2025 | Sold | $350,000-12.5%$144/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24072530 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900$165/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24072530 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,517 +11.8% | $289,520 +59.3% |
| 2024 | $8,515 +3.9% | $181,720 |
| 2023 | $8,196 +1.8% | $181,720 |
| 2022 | $8,048 | $181,720 |
| 2021 | $8,048 +2% | $181,720 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $7,894 +3.3% | $162,400 |
| 2019 | $7,642 +1.4% | $162,400 |
| 2018 | $7,534 +2.8% | $162,400 |
| 2017 | $7,331 +1.1% | $162,400 |
| 2016 | $7,249 -7.7% | $162,400 -17.5% |
| 2015 | $7,850 | $196,840 |
| 2014 | $7,850 | $196,840 |
| 2013 | $7,850 | $196,840 |
| 2012 | $7,850 | $196,840 |
| 2011 | $7,850 +8.1% | $196,840 -2.7% |
| 2010 | $7,262 | $202,230 |
| 2009 | $7,262 +6.1% | $202,230 |
| 2008 | $6,845 -0.3% | $202,230 |
| 2007 | $6,868 +22.1% | $202,230 +81.5% |
| 2005 | $5,627 +14.1% | $111,440 |
| 2003 | $4,930 +7.7% | $111,440 |
| 2001 | $4,578 | $111,440 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06516
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Seth G. Haley SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10West Haven High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Seth G. Haley
- High: West Haven
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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