273 3rd Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
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OFF MARKET

273 3rd Ave
West Haven, CT 06516

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,078 sqft

$312,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,197/mo*
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$312,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,197/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,078 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Adorable 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow 2 blocks to water with NO FLOOD INS required. This well maintained year round home would be a great vacation property, condo alternative, retirement home or first time home buyer home. there is a lovely sunroom off the kitchen and hardwood floors throughout. A full basement with work shop and laundry could be finished for additional space. There is also a nice fenced in yard with patio and garage and central air to keep you cool. This home is priced to sell so come take a peek before its gone.
273 3rd Ave, West Haven, CT 06516 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,078 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $130,000 on Sep 2, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $312,900, with a rent estimate of $2,428/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 273 3rd Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiant, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherGardenPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

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

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5606 sqft

Price History for 273 3rd Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/02/2016$130,000Sold
Smart MLS #N10151945
07/14/2016$129,999PendingAgent Provided
07/12/2016$129,999Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/16/1996$75,000Sold
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Market trends in West Haven

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$365K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$245
$3MoM
Available listings
92
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,968
Assessment$172,830
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 273 3rd Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
82 Jones Street, West Haven, CT
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$339,250
12/19/25
2
1
892
20 Marshall Street, West Haven, CT
0.06
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$293,000
06/05/26
2
1
840
258 2nd Ave, West Haven, CT
0.12
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$335,000
01/21/26
2
1
1,351
268 Third Avenue, West Haven, CT
0.04
Single-Family Home
$329,000
06/03/26
3
1
978
50 Jones St, West Haven, CT
0.15
Single-Family Home
$210,000
11/21/25
3
1
1,240
283 Third Avenue, West Haven, CT
0.03
Single-Family Home
$330,000
08/22/25
2
1.5
1,100
79 May Street, West Haven, CT
0.11
Single-Family Home
$360,000
01/29/26
3
1
1,495
18 Second Avenue, Branford, CT
0.21
Single-Family Home
$625,000
05/19/26
2
1
1,130
19 Marion Street, West Haven, CT
0.22
Single-Family Home
$309,278
12/09/25
3
1
1,310
122 Union Avenue, West Haven, CT
0.30
Single-Family Home
$250,000
09/10/25
3
1
1,296

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What Locals Say about West Haven

At least 532 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Mike012697
    "Not enough trees in the area, it feels old and businesses are older. Dogs want more parks, only area is west haven beach for a nice area"
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    "You see people walking the dogs all the time, and the dogs are very friendly. Everybody clean after their dogs."
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  • Jremy97
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  • Randybruno
    "Annual Festivals on the West Haven Town Green: The Apple Festival, Italian American Parade, Veterans Day Festivities, summer carnival at the Savin Park Beach Area, weekly local artist/bands music at the West Haven Pier with Dancing, weekly Farmers Market on the West Haven Town Green, and much more."
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  • Jremy97
    "Festivals and parades happen in this community every year. Great for kids and families to enjoy. A great place to live. Highly recommend the area"
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  • Alegf110
    "West haven has its good and its bad but its what you make of it. More activity near the main roads like campbell ave and their is quite areas as well"
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  • Angelica Rucker
    "Savin Rock Beach gatherings in the summer time. The farmers market come a few times a year to the beach and rhe West Haven green."
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    "Traffic going south after Stratford in the AM and starting in Milford going north in the afternoon all the way to the New Haven connector"
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    "looked up the price for a three bedroom and the website says one price and when you call to confirm its so much more expensive . you need to update your price for your apartments ."
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  • Carmen Morales
    "Everyone is very friendly. I have never had any issues at all. Me and my family are very comfortable "
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  • Julia
    "West haven is just fine. It’s not great or perfect. It’s convenient and it’s safe. In many ways it’s like purgatory. It’s just fine. "
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    "Great quiet communities. The school system is good, we do have one big high school. The farmers market every Thursday. Some days you still see deer in the area."
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  • Debapollock
    "Family oriented with ample parking, great access to beaches, stores, restaurants, coffee shops, nail salons. Live music often. Close to New Haven and Yale. Interstate is close drive. "
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  • Jessica A.
    "we have lots of events for the family and kids. and I've lived here for 4 years and I love the respect. I love the school system also "
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  • Latesha N.
    "It’s a calm setting and the neighborhood for the most part is clean. Dog owners will Definitely need to clean up after their dogs."
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  • Michelle69
    "Very quiet and the neighborhood is very friendly. Cars drive at a very reasonable speed. The beach is close and safe for the kids to visit "
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  • Dawsonlacey9
    "Block parties for kids. Food, water slides, games. Everyone in the neighborhood contributes to the food no matter if they are grilling or home cooking"
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  • Christine R.
    "I commute from West Haven to Hartford, which is about an hour. At rush hour I-95 is usually very congested. Once you get on I-91 to go north, it’s easy."
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  • Jay L.
    "West shore in west haven is a beautiful great place for the kids ! Beaches are clean and you can’t get houses closer to the water for the price ! Families really take pride in there homes and people look out for each other ! "
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  • Ricardo V.
    "There are lots of green areas and parks are sprinkled through out the city. There’s also a strong family presence in the area, as most of my neighbors have small children. Servers youth sports rec leagues are also available."
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  • Daniel F.
    "It’s a very Nice town , great people , friendly, quiet and clean! Overall great town to raise children in ! Love it so much plan to never move out of west haven . The beach is also a plus ! Has festivals and events in the summer time for community and kids ! "
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  • Daniel F.
    "Best neighborhood! Never want to move !!! Friendly neighbors, clean , kid friendly environment! Loved it as a kid and love living here with my children!"
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  • Amy R.
    "West Haven is a very quiet and friendly neighborhood! It is a good neighborhood to raise a family. "
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  • M.oberempt
    "The beachfront and local history of Savin Rock are a few of my favorite aspects of the area. Some great dining options, especially the pizza. "
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  • Anna F.
    "lots of other dog owners in the area. lots of kids walk home from school so dogs should always be leashed or on a run. "
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  • Jillian_giaquinto
    "there is a dog park right around the corner from us. we are a 5 minute walk to beach and the board walk is great. "
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    "Great quiet neighborhood, neighbors are friendly short walk to the bus line close to shopping and freeway access"
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    "I was raised and grew up in this neighborhood and came back and purchased a home. Unfortunately the taxes are too high and we have to move"
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  • Kimberly S.
    "Commute to downtown is 10min and is very close to public transportation, and shopping. Was raised in this neighborhood, very quiet"
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  • Scorpionqueen9000
    "Walking to the beach is a great place for the dogs and their owners and a safe community for all who visit "
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  • Michele L.
    "A hassle and there are not a lot of buses available where I live it is a far walk to get the bus and they stop running in my area early"
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  • Jasminenicolereed
    "I have my own transportation. It’s literally 15mins away from my job, and only minutes away from shopping centers and reliable services."
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  • Sharissa A.
    "It’s a very quite neighborhood. Just like any other city west haven does have it’s parts where it could be loud. Also has it shares of crime but where I live I haven’t ran into any bad experiences. My neighborhood is very kid friendly and very quite. No disappointments over here "
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  • Dale N.
    "Lots of kids around, the parks are nice places to visit and so is the green. Watch out people do speed on the streets, but walking is reasonable to a variety of needs."
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