856 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
OFF MARKET

$654,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,198 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

856 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512

East Shore
Est. Refi. Payment $4,609/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 13, 2024 for $560,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$655K
Since last month
Increased$26K (+4.2%)
Since last year
Increased$70K (+11.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$95K (+16.9%)
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 +168% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$655K
August 2026$640K
July 2026$629K
June 2026$607K
May 2026$590K
April 2026$585K
March 2026$591K
February 2026$591K
January 2026$593K
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
0.10
Single-Family Home
$490,000
05/29/26
4
3.5
3,472
444 Woodward Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.14
Single-Family Home
$445,000
03/10/26
4
2.5
1,846
253 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$420,000
05/18/26
3
2
2,358
30 Upson Terrace, New Haven, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$372,000
02/12/26
4
1
2,100
120 Stuyvesant Avenue, New Haven, CT
0.68
Single-Family Home
$490,000
06/17/26
4
2.5
2,984
104 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT
0.12
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/01/26
3
1.5
1,456
114 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT
0.34
Single-Family Home
$365,000
09/29/25
4
1.5
1,920
745 Townsend Avenue Lot 11, East Haven, CT
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,331,330
12/30/25
3
2.5
2,834
105 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT
0.13
Single-Family Home
$380,000
05/15/26
2
1.5
1,410
102 Forest St Extension, East Haven, CT
0.69
Single-Family Home
$485,000
05/26/26
4
2
2,000

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
850 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
0.01
$513,800
3
1.5
2,708
Off Market
30 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.06
$419,400
3
2
1,626
Off Market
124 Upson Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.08
$324,700
2
1
936
Off Market
59 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.10
$407,500
3
1.5
1,608
Off Market
253 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT 06512
0.08
$420,000
3
2
2,358
Recently Sold
30 Upson Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.07
$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
0.12
$440,000
3
1.5
1,456
Recently Sold
105 Sound View Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.13
$380,000
2
1.5
1,410
Recently Sold
195 Upson Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.13
$427,100
3
1.5
1,680
Off Market
206 Upson Terrace, New Haven, CT 06512
0.15
$453,300
3
2
2,277
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 856 Townsend Avenue.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1928
Lot Size
0.31 acres
Living Area
3,198 sqft
Price/Sqft
$205
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

Morris Cove, renovated colonial style home with three levels, offering 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths. Original woodwork maintained throughout, refinished hardwood floors throughout, butler's pantry, built-ins, 2 sunrooms, gas fireplace. Beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances, soft close cabinets, new dishwasher 2024, new bay window and Anderson French doors leading to large Trex deck with gas line for grilling, overlooking rear yard. Full basement offers plenty of storage space, New Hot water heater, Man's cave with 1/2 bathroom. 2 Gar garage attached with EV charger, Mature landscaping, Private Road/driveway on back side of property offering of street parking for 6 cars for traffic free access. This home offers water views, one mile to local beach, minutes to pickle ball, minutes to fishing pier.
856 Townsend Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,198 sqft single-family home in East Shore, built in 1928. It last sold for $560,000 on Dec 13, 2024 (12% below the $639,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2011 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 31, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $654,600, with a rent estimate of $4,985/month.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Michelle G. Mateo, (203) 494-9861
Kaerus Property Group, LLC, (203) 889-0999
Bought with: Robert Davis, (203) 988-4314, ASJ Realty Partners, (203) 517-0537
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#24050626

Home Details for 856 Townsend Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 16Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3198 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Lower LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Attached,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Paved
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3198 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1236637

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $639,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Nov 06 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: New HavenCommunity: Morris Cove
School Information
Elementary School: Per Board of EdJr High / Middle School: Per Board of EdHigh School: Per Board of Ed

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3198 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Basketball Court, Park, Playground, Near Public Transport
Other
Playground

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Windows

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 24050626Attic: Crawl Space, Walk-upAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 3198

Additional Information

Basketball CourtParkPlaygroundNear Public Transport

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 13, 2024
Source: Smart MLS #24050626
Sold
$560,000
Nov 6, 2024
Source: Smart MLS #24050626
Pending
$639,900
Oct 13, 2024
Source: Smart MLS #24050626
Listed For Sale
$639,900
Sep 9, 2016
Source: Smart MLS #W10097272
Sold
$245,000
Jun 28, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$279,900

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. "
    5
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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."
    12
    Flag
  • 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. "
    5
    Flag
  • Rebecca M. S.
    "Beautiful and steps from the water-- always a great breeze in the summer. Friendly neighbors and family/ kid friendly!"
    4
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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"
    4
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Frequently asked questions about 856 Townsend Avenue

  • What is 856 Townsend Avenue estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 856 Townsend Avenue in New Haven, CT is $654,600.
  • What is the price history for 856 Townsend Avenue?
    856 Townsend Avenue in New Haven, CT last sold for $560,000 in December 2024.
  • 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 856 Townsend Avenue have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 856 Townsend Avenue in New Haven, CT has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 856 Townsend Avenue?
    The lot at 856 Townsend Avenue in New Haven, CT is about 0.31 acres (13,504 sq ft).

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