Excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants! This well-maintained two-family home offers both comfort and functionality. Each unit features 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 smaller rooms (ideal for office or guest use), a large eat-in kitchen, and in-unit laundry hookups. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout both units. Additional highlights include separate utilities for each unit, and a large paved backyard providing ample off-street parking. Conveniently located within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the University of New Haven, this property presents strong rental potential and owner-occupant appeal. Don't miss this versatile and income-generating opportunity!
Sold for $450,000
$450,000
959 First Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
4beds
2,060sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$463,600 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$2,054 Estimated rent
Home value
$463,600
$413,000 - $524,000
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In-unit laundry hookupsAmple off-street parkingLarge paved backyardLarge eat-in kitchenBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Dongjin Pan 860-977-5998,
Farm Valley Realty 860-977-5998
Bought with:
Stephanie Ellison, REB.0745960
Ellison Homes Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24109835
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,060
- Total interior livable area: 2,060 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,060
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: None, Paved, Off Street
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1431424
- Zoning: RCPD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Units on different Floors
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
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: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $241,640
- Annual tax amount: $8,344
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $450,000+5.9%$218/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Pending sale | $425,000$206/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+174.2%$206/sqft |
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| 10/15/2020 | Listing removed | $625 |
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| 9/13/2020 | Price change | $625+4.2% |
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| 8/31/2020 | Price change | $600-4% |
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| 8/21/2020 | Price change | $625-3.8% |
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| 8/13/2020 | Listed for rent | $650 |
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| 3/29/2020 | Listing removed | $650 |
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| 2/26/2020 | Listed for rent | $650+4.8% |
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| 8/28/2019 | Listing removed | $620 |
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| 7/5/2019 | Listed for rent | $620-50.4% |
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| 3/31/2017 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 2/22/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2011 | Sold | $155,000-8.8%$75/sqft |
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| 4/23/2011 | Listed for sale | $169,900+183.2%$82/sqft |
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| 7/31/2009 | Sold | $60,000-50%$29/sqft |
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| 10/17/2002 | Sold | $120,000+179.1%$58/sqft |
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| 5/7/2002 | Sold | $43,000-57%$21/sqft |
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| 3/26/1999 | Sold | $100,000$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,344 +9.3% | $241,640 +53.6% |
| 2024 | $7,635 +4.3% | $157,360 |
| 2023 | $7,319 +2% | $157,360 |
| 2022 | $7,176 | $157,360 |
| 2021 | $7,176 +1.7% | $157,360 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $7,059 +3.7% | $139,860 |
| 2019 | $6,807 +0.9% | $139,860 |
| 2018 | $6,748 +5.7% | $139,860 |
| 2017 | $6,386 +0.2% | $139,860 |
| 2016 | $6,372 +1.2% | $139,860 -10.4% |
| 2015 | $6,296 +0.6% | $156,030 |
| 2014 | $6,257 +0.5% | $156,030 |
| 2013 | $6,226 +0.4% | $156,030 |
| 2012 | $6,202 | $156,030 |
| 2011 | $6,202 +41.2% | $156,030 +26.4% |
| 2010 | $4,391 | $123,480 |
| 2009 | $4,391 | $123,480 |
| 2008 | $4,391 | $123,480 |
| 2007 | $4,391 +32.7% | $123,480 +97.1% |
| 2005 | $3,310 +11.4% | $62,650 |
| 2003 | $2,971 +10.7% | $62,650 |
| 2001 | $2,684 | $62,650 |
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Neighborhood: 06516
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 3/10West Haven High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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