853 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
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OFF MARKET

$600,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,060 sqft

853 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512

East Shore
Est. Refi. Payment $4,359/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 30, 2021 for $425,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$600K
Since last month
Decreased$15K (-2.4%)
Since last year
Increased$5K (+0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$167K (+39.2%)
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 +175% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$592K
August 2026$600K
July 2026$606K
June 2026$607K
May 2026$604K
April 2026$593K
March 2026$579K
February 2026$579K
January 2026$572K
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
66 Elizabeth Ann Drive, New Haven, CT
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$520,000
01/16/26
5
3
2,714
489 Woodward Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.18
Multi-Family Home
$440,000
10/10/25
4
2
1,999
103 Hillside Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.43
Multi-Family Home
$385,000
10/20/25
5
2.5
2,080
88 Elizabeth Ann Drive, East Haven, CT
0.34
Multi-Family Home
$720,000
05/26/26
6
4
3,382
32 Huntington Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$510,000
02/20/26
8
3
3,520
3 Carmen Street, New Haven, CT
0.61
Multi-Family Home
$550,000
08/07/26
5
3
2,484
1090 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$500,000
12/15/25
5
3
1,923
45 Huntington Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$410,000
07/01/26
6
2
2,436
104 Terrace Street, New Haven, CT
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$475,000
11/04/25
6
2
2,340
683 Woodward Ave, New Haven, CT
0.50
Multi-Family Home
$500,000
05/12/26
10
4.5
3,625

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
856 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.04
$654,600
5
4
3,198
Off Market
850 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.04
$513,800
3
1.5
2,708
Off Market
30 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.03
$419,400
3
2
1,626
Off Market
124 Upson Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.05
$324,700
2
1
936
Off Market
59 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.07
$407,500
3
1.5
1,608
Off Market
253 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.10
$420,000
3
2
2,358
Recently Sold
30 Upson Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.11
$372,000
4
1
2,100
Recently Sold
801 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.10
$490,000
4
3.5
3,472
Recently Sold
104 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.08
$440,000
3
1.5
1,456
Recently Sold
105 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.10
$380,000
2
1.5
1,410
Recently Sold
195 Upson Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.10
$427,100
3
1.5
1,680
Off Market
206 Upson Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.11
$453,300
3
2
2,277
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1885
3,060 sqft
$196/sqft

About this House

Location! A rare find! Very spacious and stately multi family home close to everything. This 2 family home has all the amenities and conveniences that you can ask for. Private entry for both units. First floor features formal living room with fireplace, over-sized eat-in-kitchen with tons of counter and cabinet space. Huge formal living room. Master bed with deck/patio. Additional spacious bedroom with lots of closet space. 2nd floor features include huge formal living room with fireplace, over-sized eat-in-kitchen with tons of cabinets and counters too! Master bedroom suite with sliders to deck. Bathroom with large jetted tub and separate stand up shower. 2nd bedroom is oversized. 3rd bedroom is being used as a den. Spiral staircase leading to upper level loft with a humungous family room. There are no small rooms in this home.
Tons of natural sunlight everywhere. Super convenient location. Minutes to sea wall and Lighthouse park/beach and highway. This is a very special home, and the owners would love for someone to love it as much as they did.
853 Townsend Ave, New Haven, CT 06512 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,060 sqft multi-family in East Shore, built in 1885. It last sold for $425,000 on Dec 30, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $600,000, with a rent estimate of $2,712/month.

Home Details for 853 Townsend Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, OfficeCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, VinylPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 8Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10454 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 30, 2021
Source: Smart MLS #170449311
Sold
$425,000
Dec 4, 2021
Source: Smart MLS #170449311
Contingent
$424,900
Nov 23, 2021
Source: RE/MAX International #170449311
Pending
$424,900
Nov 17, 2021
Source: Smart MLS #170449311
Listed For Sale
$424,900

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

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 853 Townsend Ave

  • What is 853 Townsend Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 853 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT is $600,000.
  • What is the price history for 853 Townsend Ave?
    853 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT last sold for $425,000 in December 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 853 Townsend Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 853 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT has air conditioning.
  • Does 853 Townsend Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 853 Townsend Ave in New Haven, CT has in-unit laundry.

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