720 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
OFF MARKET

$714,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 5,784 sqft (on 0.72 acres)

720 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512

East Shore
Est. Refi. Payment $5,122/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 5, 2021 for $365,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$714K
Since last month
Decreased$14K (-1.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$25K (-3.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$349K (+95.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +49% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$714K
August 2026$710K
July 2026$728K
June 2026$726K
May 2026$724K
April 2026$731K
March 2026$719K
February 2026$702K
January 2026$704K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
801 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.16
Single-Family Home
$490,000
05/29/26
4
3.5
3,472
114 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT
0.11
Single-Family Home
$365,000
09/29/25
4
1.5
1,920
253 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT
0.19
Single-Family Home
$420,000
05/18/26
3
2
2,358
444 Woodward Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.32
Single-Family Home
$445,000
03/10/26
4
2.5
1,846
46 Hall Street, New Haven, CT
0.24
Single-Family Home
$362,000
09/10/26
3
1.5
1,344
140 Townsend Terrace, New Haven, CT
0.32
Single-Family Home
$392,500
12/09/25
3
1.5
1,422
34 Hall Street, New Haven, CT
0.23
Single-Family Home
$479,000
09/09/26
3
1.5
1,626
745 Townsend Avenue Lot 11, East Haven, CT
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,331,330
12/30/25
3
2.5
2,834
120 Stuyvesant Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.47
Single-Family Home
$490,000
06/17/26
4
2.5
2,984
104 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT
0.25
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/01/26
3
1.5
1,456

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
766 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.08
$442,300
5
2
2,712
Off Market
173 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.05
$518,600
3
2
2,071
Off Market
179 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.06
$396,100
2
1
1,144
Off Market
745 Townsend Avenue Lot 11, East Haven, CT 06512
0.10
$1,331,330
3
2.5
2,834
Recently Sold
170 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.08
$517,500
2
1.5
1,696
Off Market
190 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.10
$440,400
3
1.5
1,778
Off Market
34 Raynham Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.07
$514,800
3
1.5
2,387
Off Market
130 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.09
$475,800
5
2
1,846
Off Market
801 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.16
$490,000
4
3.5
3,472
Recently Sold
25 Raynham Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.10
$420,000
3
2
2,304
Off Market
307 Woodward Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.12
$412,800
3
1
1,510
Off Market
114 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.11
$379,600
4
1.5
1,920
Off Market

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

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
0.72 acre lot
5,784 sqft
$124/sqft

About this House

Imagine a 3,384 square foot custom brick ranch located across from the prestigious Townsend Mansion. Sitting on a corner, level lot, this fine home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for more than 40 years. The home was designed with entertaining in mind and allows guests to flow from one impressive space to another. The kitchen offers a stainless steel double oven and refrigerator. The sunken living room has a tray ceiling, a large window that brings lots of sunlight and a granite fireplace. As special bonus, this home also has an awesome in-law suite with a full kitchen with granite counters, plus so much more. This home needs to be experienced to be appreciated act quickly and tour 720 Townsend Avenue New Haven, CT today! Special note: buyers this home comes with a One Year Home Warranty.
720 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5,784 sqft single-family home in East Shore, built in 1960. It last sold for $365,000 on Feb 5, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $714,400, with a rent estimate of $4,086/month.

Home Details for 720 Townsend Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Recreation Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.72 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 5, 2021
Source: Smart MLS #170297823
Sold
$365,000
Sep 30, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$369,900
Price decreased by 18%
Jun 29, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$449,888
Price decreased by 14%
May 23, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$525,888

Market trends in New Haven

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$345K
$583MoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$253
$10MoM
Available listings
148
4MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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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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Frequently asked questions about 720 Townsend Ave

  • What is 720 Townsend Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 720 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT is $714,400.
  • What is the price history for 720 Townsend Ave?
    720 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT last sold for $365,000 in February 2021.
  • Is New Haven a buyer's or seller's market?
    New Haven is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in New Haven?
    The median sale price in New Haven is $345K. That is down $583 from the prior month.
  • Does 720 Townsend Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 720 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 720 Townsend Ave?
    The lot at 720 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT is about 0.72 acres (31,363 sq ft).

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