239 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
OFF MARKET

239 Townsend Ave
New Haven, CT 06512

East Shore
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,399 sqft

$514,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,581/mo*
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$514,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,581/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,399 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Gorgeous panoramic views of Long Island Sound! This solid brick colonial is located directly across from Pardee Seawall Park in Morris Cove! Boasting open front porch, living room with full wall of windows and wood burning fireplace, large updated eat-in kitchen w/ new laminate flooring, double sink, stainless steel appliances, 1/4 bath off kitchen, sun room with ceramic tile and skylight, mudroom with slider to patio and private back yard. Upstairs features large master bedroom with water views, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath with garden window. Ceiling fans thru-out, lots of updates thu-out including new thermal pane windows, new water heater, front brick of house redone, solar panels installed and more. Full basement with laundry and plenty of storage space. Fenced back yard and 1 car detached garage. 1 mile to Fort Hale Park and Fishing Pier with beach, playground and pavilions w/ bar-b-ques for picnics. Front yard professionally landscaped with beautiful perennials. Being in this home is like being on vacation!
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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 239 Townsend Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, SolarHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Concrete
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickGardenPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price History for 239 Townsend Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/14/2021$370,000Sold
Smart MLS #170377939
12/20/2019$297,500Sold
Smart MLS #170228137
11/04/2019$312,000PendingAgent Provided
09/27/2019$312,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/13/2019$319,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/14/2016$256,000Sold
Smart MLS #N10138805
08/29/2016$269,000PendingAgent Provided
08/15/2016$269,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/22/2016$299,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/18/2016$319,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/26/2016$335,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/12/1995$127,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,576
Assessment$243,040
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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34 Beecher Place, New Haven, CT
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$525,000
09/26/25
3
2
1,620
75 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT
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$365,000
03/13/26
3
1.5
1,350
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01/30/26
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2
1,688
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0.13
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$316,000
07/09/25
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1
1,185
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$350,000
12/01/25
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2
1,052
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0.20
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$400,000
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2
2,352
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0.20
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$304,000
11/03/25
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1,354
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0.23
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$340,000
04/21/26
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1
960
388 Concord Street, New Haven, CT
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$400,000
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Neighborhood Overview

East Shore
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What Locals Say about East Shore

At least 51 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say there's wildlife

  • 72 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Trulia User
    "This is a beautiful and safe neighborhood. Lots of schools in the surrounding area. Conveniently located near Downtown NH without being in the city"
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  • Trulia User
    "Every Halloween ,Townsend Ave shuts down to accommodate hundreds of trick or treaters and a parade. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s quiet and the kind people are very good neighbors. Unfortunately there are some very negative folks active in the online community groups who somehow find an issue with everything. "
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  • Michelle W.
    "Most dog owners are very friendly. There is a dog park by Fort Nathan Hale as well as a new pier and boardwalk. "
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  • Youngdarlena
    "We've lived here for five years and love it. Neighbors are very friendly and we look out for each other."
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  • Heather R.
    "Vibrant, diverse, caring community. Close to downtown, parks and the beach! Easy access to the highest. Fantastic neighborhood for walking, we walk our dogs daily! Everyone is friendly and welcoming. We absolutely love living here!"
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  • Thetweedring
    "Hope you're a fan of aviation. The Morris Cove neighborhood abuts up to the city's airport. Currently, there are plans to extend the main runway, so if watching jet aircraft come and go aren't your thing, well, maybe you should look elsewhere."
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  • Michelle W.
    "The yearly Halloween parade. Plus you can see the West Haven fireworks from the sea wall. It is a great place for kids. "
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  • Rebecca M. S.
    "Beautiful and steps from the water-- always a great breeze in the summer. Friendly neighbors and family/ kid friendly!"
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  • Rebecca M. S.
    "Right by the water, great sense of community not found in many neighborhoods these days. Many locally sponsored events around holidays"
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  • Skip0007
    "this entire area is steps away from the water, many beautiful parks are within a short walking distance. a beautiful area to walk around,very very safe streets and parks"
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239 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,399 sqft single-family home built in 1930. 239 Townsend Ave is located in East Shore, New Haven. This property is not currently available for sale. 239 Townsend Ave was last sold on May 14, 2021 for $370,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 239 Townsend Ave is $514,700.