Investors take notice. Well-maintained property in a very convenience location. Near shopping areas, restaurants & major highways. A charming single family featuring 3 large bedrooms and one full bath, hardwood floors throughout. A large backyard area for outdoor gatherings or gardening. Minutes from University of New Haven. Tenants in place with good rents. 48 hours' notice through Showing time. Ideal for owner occupy or investors. The property being sold as-is condition.
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
897 First Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
3beds
1,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$288,800 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$2,555 Estimated rent
Home value
$288,800
$257,000 - $323,000
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Hardwood floors throughout
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Listed by:
Kimmy Hom (203)982-3246,
New England Realty Assoc LLC 203-774-4800
Bought with:
Jaider Osorno, RES.0833780
Alpha Capital Realty, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24145330
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1431491
- Zoning: R3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,640
- Annual tax amount: $5,443
- Date on market: 12/17/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Sold | $285,000-1.7%$264/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24145330 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Pending sale | $290,000$269/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24145330 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $290,000+75.8%$269/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24145330 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2019 | Sold | $165,000-8.3%$153/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170250857 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,900+82.6%$167/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage #170250857 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2009 | Sold | $98,500$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,443 +13.7% | $157,640 +59.7% |
| 2024 | $4,789 +4.3% | $98,700 |
| 2023 | $4,591 +2% | $98,700 |
| 2022 | $4,501 | $98,700 |
| 2021 | $4,501 +6.1% | $98,700 +17.4% |
| 2020 | $4,243 +3.7% | $84,070 |
| 2019 | $4,092 +0.9% | $84,070 |
| 2018 | $4,056 +5.7% | $84,070 |
| 2017 | $3,839 +0.2% | $84,070 |
| 2016 | $3,830 +11.8% | $84,070 -1% |
| 2015 | $3,426 +0.6% | $84,910 |
| 2014 | $3,405 -4.7% | $84,910 -5.2% |
| 2013 | $3,572 +0.4% | $89,530 |
| 2012 | $3,559 | $89,530 |
| 2011 | $3,559 -2.1% | $89,530 -12.5% |
| 2010 | $3,637 | $102,270 |
| 2009 | $3,637 | $102,270 |
| 2008 | $3,637 | $102,270 |
| 2007 | $3,637 +23.5% | $102,270 +83.5% |
| 2005 | $2,944 +11.4% | $55,720 |
| 2003 | $2,643 +10.7% | $55,720 |
| 2001 | $2,387 | $55,720 |
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Neighborhood: 06516
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 3/10West Haven High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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