256 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT 06512
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OFF MARKET

256 Lighthouse Rd
New Haven, CT 06512

East Shore
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,350 sqft

$358,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,562/mo*
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$358,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,562/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,350 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1951
Living Area
1,350 sqft
Price/Sqft
$265
Parking
Garage

About this House

!MORRIS COVE! LOVED AND UPDATED BY ITS CURRENT OWNERS, THIS MOVE-IN-CONDITION BEST BUY IS SPLENDID! APPEARING AS A CAPE (FUTURE BUILD-OUT OPPORTUNITY) THIS 3BDR RANCH IS WITHIN A BLOCK OF THE NEW HAVEN HARBOR AND ENTRANCE INTO LIGHTHOUSE PARK. THIS HOUSE SHOULD HIT ALL OF YOUR SEARCHES' CHECK MARKS WITH ITS: GRANITE COUNTERS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, HARDWOOD FLOORS, AMPLE CLOSET SPACE, FIREPLACE'D LIVING ROOM, OFF STREET PARKING AND DETACHED GARAGE/OUTBUILDING.... WALK / BIKE / JOG AROUND YOUR SAFE, SIDEWALK-LINED NEIGHBORHOOD -OR- ENJOY A SWIM IN YOUR BACKYARD WHILE CATCHING GREAT NORTHERN VIEWS OF THE CITY SKYLINE AND LONG WHARF IN THE DISTANCE. NEWER ELEMENTS OF HOME: KITCHEN, ROOF, AND SIDING. EASY COMMUTE TO YALE/DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN. NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED. CALL TODAY TO ASK ABOUT ALL THE FREE GRANT MONEY CIRCULATING WITHIN THE LOCAL NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY!!!
256 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT 06512 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,350 sqft single-family home in East Shore, built in 1951. It last sold for $190,000 on Aug 1, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $358,200, with a rent estimate of $2,544/month.

Home Details for 256 Lighthouse Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price History for 256 Lighthouse Rd

DatePriceEventSource
08/01/2018$190,000Sold
Smart MLS #170051950
04/19/2018$199,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/13/2018$204,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/13/2018$209,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/19/2017$219,000ListingRemovedN/A
12/06/2017$219,000Listed For SaleN/A
08/27/1998$82,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in New Haven

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$321K
$20.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$236
$11MoM
Available listings
153
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,761
Assessment$146,230
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 256 Lighthouse Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
252 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT
0.01
Single-Family Home
$310,000
11/03/25
3
1.5
1,592
48 Morris Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.16
Single-Family Home
$336,000
05/27/26
2
1
1,403
2 Clifford Terrace, New Haven, CT
0.12
Single-Family Home
$355,000
06/18/26
2
2.5
1,028
23 Meadow View Road, New Haven, CT
0.26
Single-Family Home
$425,000
09/15/25
3
2
1,486
75 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.51
Single-Family Home
$365,000
03/13/26
3
1.5
1,350
53 Old Town Highway, East Haven, CT
0.53
Single-Family Home
$400,000
06/12/26
2
1
924
16 Shoreham Road, New Haven, CT
0.59
Single-Family Home
$304,000
11/03/25
4
1.5
1,354
3 Stoddard Road, East Haven, CT
0.58
Single-Family Home
$350,000
03/23/26
4
1
1,139
59 Clifford Terrace, New Haven, CT
0.23
Single-Family Home
$430,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
2,148
169 South End Road, New Haven, CT
0.39
Single-Family Home
$364,000
09/23/25
3
1.5
1,475

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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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    "Every Halloween ,Townsend Ave shuts down to accommodate hundreds of trick or treaters and a parade. "
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    "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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