8 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
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OFF MARKET

$403,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,459 sqft

8 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512

East Shore
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 28, 2019 for $229,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$404K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+4%)
Since last sale
Increased$175K (+76.5%)
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 +122% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$404K
August 2026$404K
July 2026$408K
June 2026$411K
May 2026$410K
April 2026$405K
March 2026$393K
February 2026$389K
January 2026$385K
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
475 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT
0.03
Single-Family Home
$399,000
09/08/25
4
2
1,997
16 Shoreham Road, New Haven, CT
0.36
Single-Family Home
$304,000
11/03/25
4
1.5
1,354
75 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.24
Single-Family Home
$365,000
03/13/26
3
1.5
1,350
17 Johnston Street, New Haven, CT
0.06
Single-Family Home
$385,000
07/16/26
3
1.5
1,330
77 Concord Street, New Haven, CT
0.27
Single-Family Home
$385,000
01/30/26
3
2
1,688
169 South End Road, New Haven, CT
0.15
Single-Family Home
$364,000
09/23/25
3
1.5
1,475
252 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT
0.42
Single-Family Home
$310,000
11/03/25
3
1.5
1,592
15 Arden Street, New Haven, CT
0.46
Single-Family Home
$339,925
06/22/26
4
1.5
1,499
50 Concord Street, New Haven, CT
0.21
Single-Family Home
$320,000
02/05/26
3
2
2,268
6 Constance Street, New Haven, CT
0.15
Single-Family Home
$565,000
07/01/26
4
2.5
2,205

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
5 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.03
$353,400
2
1.5
1,300
Off Market
1254 Townsend Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512
0.01
$440,500
Studio
2
1,712
Off Market
9 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.03
$364,900
3
1.5
1,286
Off Market
17 Johnston Street, New Haven, CT 06512
0.06
$385,000
3
1.5
1,330
Recently Sold
1 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.08
$323,200
2
1
1,264
Off Market
475 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.03
$415,400
4
2
1,997
Off Market
485 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.05
$549,400
5
3
3,009
Off Market
194 South End Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.12
$469,700
Studio
-
1,540
Off Market
506 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.09
$350,000
3
1
1,216
For Sale
416 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.11
$450,000
3
2.5
2,094
For Sale
169 South End Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.15
$378,600
3
1.5
1,475
Off Market
6 Constance Street, New Haven, CT 06512
0.15
$565,000
4
2.5
2,205
Recently Sold

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 1947
1,459 sqft
$277/sqft

About this House

The sunsets are awesome from the back porch and balcony of this 3-4 bedroom Cape! Located in the Lighthouse Park neighborhood of New Haven the surprise is inside of this meticulously maintained home. Bright and cheerful, this home features partial water views of New Haven harbor, a newly renovated kitchen with double sink, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors are throughout the 1st floor. Both full tiled bathrooms are renovated with the upstairs bathroom conveniently having granite top double sinks. The dormered upstairs bedrooms have unusually high ceilings. The master bedroom has its own private slider to a balcony facing towards New Haven harbor, and has a walk-in closet. The other upstairs bedroom is spacious and light filled. New Harvey thermopane windows, central air, and an insulated basement ensures warmth and comfort both summer and winter! Perfect for outdoor entertaining is a large covered patio with lighting and a completely fenced-in yard. An added benefit is just a 5 minute walk away is a public beach. Walk or bike to Lighthouse Park, Colony Beach Club or Silver Sands beach or just walk along the Pardee Seawall and enjoy the views of New Haven harbor. Move in ready - enjoy your entire summer at 8 Townsend Avenue!
8 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,459 sqft single-family home in East Shore, built in 1947. It last sold for $229,000 on Jun 28, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $403,600, with a rent estimate of $2,895/month.

Home Details for 8 Townsend Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: OfficeStorage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleExterior: OtherPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 28, 2019
Source: Smart MLS #170181499
Sold
$229,000
May 22, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$229,000
May 13, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$229,000
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 29, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$238,000
Apr 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$238,000

Market trends in New Haven

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$345K
$23.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.2%
0.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$242
$6MoM
Available listings
144
9MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 8 Townsend Ave

  • What is 8 Townsend Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT is $403,600.
  • What is the price history for 8 Townsend Ave?
    8 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT last sold for $229,000 in June 2019.
  • 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 up $23.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 8 Townsend Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 8 Townsend Ave?
    The lot at 8 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

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