40 Shell Ave, Milford, CT 06460
OFF MARKET

40 Shell Ave
Milford, CT 06460

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,599 sqft

$1,039,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,104/mo*
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$1,039,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,104/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,599 sqft

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Description

Welcome to Shell Avenue, one of Milford's treasured beachside streets in Fort Trumbull. Spacious Nantucket style Colonial home with hardwood floors, wainscoting, large windows for sun-filled rooms and many opportunities to catch views of Long Island Sound just across the street. The front porch is a perfect welcome and great place to relax & enjoy the off-shore breeze. Entertaining is a pleasure from the sunken living room to the adjoining spacious family room to the formal dining room. The kitchen offers plenty of counter space and cabinets for storage. There is a breakfast bar and space for a kitchen table for quick meals with garden views and access to a patio. Off the kitchen is a full bath and laundry - a convenience for after beach cleanup. The Master Bedroom suite, 3 additional bedrooms and full bath occupy the second floor and there is a walk-up attic offering further expansion room with great views of the water. The Master Bedroom enjoys its own private deck to catch the sunrise or the full moon casting jewels on the evening tide, a wonderful place for morning coffee or relax with a book in the afternoon. The Master bedroom features a walk-in closet & spa-like full bath of Carrera marble tile in separate shower, double sink vanity and designer soaking tub. Access to the sandy beach is steps from the front porch, and you'll enjoy the short walk or bike ride to Milford Yacht Club, Milford Green and Milford Train Station. Flood insurance is not required.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Home Details for 40 Shell Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1865
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Building

Community rooms
Fitness Center
Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price History for 40 Shell Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/03/2020$644,000Sold
Smart MLS #170301529
06/24/2020$649,000PendingAgent Provided
06/05/2020$649,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/02/2019$3,150ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/20/2019$3,150Listed For RentAgent Provided
11/20/2019$649,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/02/2019$649,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/06/2019$669,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/20/2017$635,000Sold
Smart MLS #N10231045
08/17/2017$635,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/20/2017$669,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/26/2017$697,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$13,513
Assessment$457,290
Home facts updated by county records

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$775,000
11/20/25
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$565,000
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1,656
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3,116
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2
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$599,000
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1,976
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$530,000
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What Locals Say about Milford

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  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say there are community events

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  • Poochewluvr
    "The grammar school and high school are a 3 and 5 minute walk from my house. We have our own hospital in town, train station and shopping mall. We also have the longest coastline and beaches in Connecticut."
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  • Keith A.bolden Sr
    "Every holiday they do something always working to make everyone feel better , excellent neighbors and police etc"
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  • Angelsofmine S
    "I moved here about 20 years ago and love it. It’s a nice family area but also has a lot of stuff to do. "
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  • Marnie Weber
    "Great schools! Friendly neighbors. Beautiful walks. Lots of kids. Plenty to do at the beach and surrounding areas."
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "A little on a heavy traffic side on certain areas of Milford, by the pilot exit 40, 38, 39, 36, also the areas by 35"
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "A little bit close to the highway, but not too bad very expensive to get rent but if you have a good paying job is great"
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  • Nataliia Valuieva
    "Safe and comfortable. It’s all about comfort and good people. I highly recommend. Schools are good, "
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  • Christina
    "Lots of cars during summer times. Less parking and a lot of people speeding too. "
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  • Weil.josh
    "I’ve enjoy living here in Milford in the Walnut Beach area and this is a friendly town a hidden gem on the LI Sound!"
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  • Alyx Prinz
    "Very dog friendly neighborhood. Everyone has pups and understands with grace when dogs bark. All are welcome here "
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  • Irene.a.burgdorf
    "We live on the Housatonic River and watch bald eagles from our deck, amazing! Great events downtown with great sense of community ."
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  • Lilly K
    "The only major target in area but Malala isn’t great otherwise. Lots of major food shopping options and a Costco too. Track and regular commuter rail options from town center "
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  • Lilly K
    "Easy access to commuter rail, apartment and single family living, lots of grocery stores and a mall with the only target for a few towns! "
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  • Pen Vas
    "Great access to major highways and train, excellent public transport system. Local roads are well kept and are an alternative to highways."
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  • Janette
    "Community involvement. Always something happening to enjoy. All ages. Friendly environment. Shoreline enjoyment. "
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "A lot a nice fancy restaurant so all nice fancy places to Hear music convenient to highways and other places"
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "It’s OK there’s a lot of traffic a lot of pot smoking people are good people lotta old people lotta good old properties people live, lived here for years"
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "More leashed does may more pet park or dog groups or dog lanes to walk there dogs and I’m not sure what else to add to this"
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  • Trulia User
    "LBA & Walnut Beach events, restaurants, beaches and a sense of timeless tradition and community. Special area to live in. Glad to be part of it. "
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  • Cheryl W.
    "Milford is an eclectic mix of people all interested in the same thing ~ we want to live our lives in peace and harmony!"
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  • Dennis.manzi52
    "good schools , good sports programs.very nice library. Milford is very friendly,caring and alot to do in the center. Community support in the arts. "
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  • Rebecca C.
    "There are families in the area and it is a great place for kids to grow up. Everyone waves at everyone on the street. You will get to know your neighbors as they are very sweet."
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  • Michngus
    "Yes I do think it’s very important for parents to know what’s going on though out the city and the schools are great "
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  • Mendilloa15
    "Most neighbors have fences in the backyard for their dogs to run! All of our neighbors are respectful and use a leash to walk their dogs. "
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  • Janette
    "Easy in off 95 and Merritt parkway. Very safe Trains station close to the town green. Gas stations close to roadways "
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  • Janette
    "Super friendly. Clean. Environment conscious. Community involvement opportunities always. Most importantly, I feel my children and I are safe. "
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  • Ran1500519
    "Dog owners would like the scenery and how close they are to everything. Milford has a lot to offer. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Well run city that feels like a town in most areas. Good communities, good schools, great commerce and restaurants. "
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  • Adwana
    "Quiet but convenient to major highways and shopping. Neighbors are kind. Walkable to downtown and beach, no thru traffic."
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  • Helenefoust
    "Walnut beach district has many opportunities for families to enjoy the beach area. Farmers market has a nice community feel. "
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  • Ran1500519
    "Too many fast moving cars down the streets loud vehicles. Mean neighbors . They would like the scenery "
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  • Asia S.
    "I like the neighborhood because it’s nice and quiet my kids love it too and the schools are nice here"
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  • Cwalker
    "They have music in the summer, Milford oyster fest. Great 4th of July and New Years fireworks. Milford does a holiday tree lighting every year. The city has beautiful beaches, with sand castle sculpture contested, pumpkins on the pier, paddle board lessons, biking and walking trails and so much more. We recently got into pickle ball because MILFORD just put in 8 courts at Eisenhower park. You’ll never run out of things to do in this town. "
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  • Kari P.
    "we have pirates weekend when the whole town dresses like pirates and celebrates. we have caroling at Christmas and festivals on the green most weekends in summer"
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  • Megankirkpatrick
    "It’s in walking distance to the quaint Walnut Beach section of town. You can grab a lobster roll or an ice cream and walk along the boardwalk that leads to Silver Sands beach."
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  • Dellamonicaj
    "Very close to schools, Long Island Sound, shopping and mass transit. Very quiet neighborhoods with plenty of kids living in the area. "
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  • JS
    "Very busy street. Too close to US1. Street noise is extremely loud so it’s difficult to get down time."
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  • Stephan A.
    "The trails all over the more you walk the more you discover of this wonder hide away it's just a beautiful place to live iovebut here."
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  • Stephan A.
    "Trails are awesome. With sidewalks to use to easily walk your companion for their exercise. The Bridge around Milford Library has an awesome view of the docks."
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  • Murphy
    "It’s ok, dogs aren’t technically allowed on the beach and sidewalks are hit or miss. Inconsiderate neighbors speed through the neighborhood. "
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40 Shell Ave, Milford, CT 06460 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,599 sqft single-family home built in 1865. This property is not currently available for sale. 40 Shell Ave was last sold on Nov 3, 2020 for $644,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 40 Shell Ave is $1,039,200.