86 Bluff Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
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OFF MARKET

$404,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,267 sqft

86 Bluff Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 27, 2022 for $315,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$405K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+4.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$90K (+28.7%)
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 +131% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$405K
August 2026$405K
July 2026$409K
June 2026$415K
May 2026$416K
April 2026$407K
March 2026$400K
February 2026$394K
January 2026$387K
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
0.28
Single-Family Home
$380,000
09/25/25
2
1.5
1,307
0.08
Single-Family Home
$280,000
02/05/26
2
1
672
0.23
Single-Family Home
$292,000
10/15/25
2
1
1,002
0.11
Single-Family Home
$270,000
12/15/25
2
1
720
0.12
Single-Family Home
$455,000
05/28/26
2
1.5
1,030
0.07
Single-Family Home
$450,000
08/25/26
3
1.5
1,912
0.21
Single-Family Home
$405,000
11/21/25
3
2
1,267
0.16
Single-Family Home
$401,000
08/10/26
3
1
1,200
0.15
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/21/25
3
1
1,387
0.31
Single-Family Home
$346,000
11/06/25
2
1.5
1,046

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
0.05
$340,000
2
1
1,016
For Sale
0.07
$450,000
3
1.5
1,912
Recently Sold
0.08
$420,900
4
1
2,074
Off Market
0.08
$280,000
2
1
672
Recently Sold
0.08
$380,900
4
1
1,324
Off Market
0.11
$270,000
2
1
720
Recently Sold
0.09
$448,800
3
2.5
1,459
Off Market
0.12
$517,100
3
2
1,448
Off Market
0.10
$1,154,300
6
7
3,943
Off Market
0.11
$559,000
3
1.5
2,406
For Sale
0.12
$455,000
2
1.5
1,030
Recently Sold
0.15
$504,000
4
2
1,600
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 86 Bluff Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1948
1,267 sqft
$319/sqft
Garage

About this House

With an elevated view of Long Island Sound and walking distance to the beach, how can you say no to this pristine cape with a brand new roof and central air in the heart of West Shore? This two bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a meticulously maintained front landscape is truly the gem of the neighborhood and to top it off is located outside of the flood zone. With updated butcher block countertops, a large living room which includes a fireplace which is perfect for those cold winter days enjoying your view of Long Island Sound. The first floor also features a formal dining area which is in prime location to be opened up to the kitchen area for those who enjoy an open floor plan. Also on the first floor you will find a conveniently placed half bath between the kitchen and living room areas. The second floor features two bedrooms, each on their own side of the home with a full bath between the two off the central hallway. The basement area is immaculate, this homeowner truly has attention to detail. The full basement with painted walls and floors offers interior stair and garage access. The basement area includes the homes mechanicals as well as the laundry area, as of 5\25\18 a brand new furnace has been installed. Off the basement you will find the access to your under home single car garage with an electric garage door opener system for dry entry to your home on those rainy New England days. This home will surely not disappoint, don't let this property slip away.
86 Bluff Ave, West Haven, CT 06516 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,267 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for $315,000 on Feb 27, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $404,700, with a rent estimate of $2,729/month.

Home Details for 86 Bluff Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
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
Feb 27, 2022
Source: Smart MLS #170458017
Sold
$315,000
Jan 18, 2022
Source: Smart MLS #170458017
Contingent
$325,000
Jan 3, 2022
Source: Smart MLS #170458017
Listed For Sale
$325,000
Oct 26, 2021
Source: Smart MLS #170433383
ListingRemoved
Sep 13, 2021
Source: Smart MLS #170433383
Contingent
$325,000

Market trends in West Haven

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$380K
$3.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.1%
1.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$257
$9
MoM
Available listings
109
17
MoM

Around this home

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What Locals Say about West Haven

At least 534 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kimngoc9512
    "Everyone is civilized, polite, and sociable."
  • Mike012697
    "Not enough trees in the area, it feels old and businesses are older. Dogs want more parks, only area is west haven beach for a nice area"
  • Cmgore
    "Close to everything, groceries, restaurants, train station, police, fire and the Yale New Haven Health system."
  • Trulia User
    "I love west haven. It’s a place I can call home and feel safe. Please come visit and try our pizza and seafood "
  • Carlos30
    "My neighborhood has summer festivals and other activities. And also my neighborhood is very clean. You can walk at any time because it is safety. "
  • Carlos30
    "You see people walking the dogs all the time, and the dogs are very friendly. Everybody clean after their dogs."
  • Jremy97
    "Great place to live and have a family. Local restaurants, bars, beaches, grocery stores and more . "
  • Randybruno
    "Annual Festivals on the West Haven Town Green: The Apple Festival, Italian American Parade, Veterans Day Festivities, summer carnival at the Savin Park Beach Area, weekly local artist/bands music at the West Haven Pier with Dancing, weekly Farmers Market on the West Haven Town Green, and much more."
  • Jremy97
    "Festivals and parades happen in this community every year. Great for kids and families to enjoy. A great place to live. Highly recommend the area"
  • Alegf110
    "West haven has its good and its bad but its what you make of it. More activity near the main roads like campbell ave and their is quite areas as well"
  • Angelica Rucker
    "Savin Rock Beach gatherings in the summer time. The farmers market come a few times a year to the beach and rhe West Haven green."
  • Marble Concepts
    "Traffic going south after Stratford in the AM and starting in Milford going north in the afternoon all the way to the New Haven connector"
  • bianca s.
    "looked up the price for a three bedroom and the website says one price and when you call to confirm its so much more expensive . you need to update your price for your apartments ."
  • Carmen Morales
    "Everyone is very friendly. I have never had any issues at all. Me and my family are very comfortable "
  • Julia
    "West haven is just fine. It’s not great or perfect. It’s convenient and it’s safe. In many ways it’s like purgatory. It’s just fine. "
  • Trulia User
    "Great quiet communities. The school system is good, we do have one big high school. The farmers market every Thursday. Some days you still see deer in the area."
  • Debapollock
    "Family oriented with ample parking, great access to beaches, stores, restaurants, coffee shops, nail salons. Live music often. Close to New Haven and Yale. Interstate is close drive. "
  • Jessica A.
    "we have lots of events for the family and kids. and I've lived here for 4 years and I love the respect. I love the school system also "
  • Latesha N.
    "It’s a calm setting and the neighborhood for the most part is clean. Dog owners will Definitely need to clean up after their dogs."
  • Michelle69
    "Very quiet and the neighborhood is very friendly. Cars drive at a very reasonable speed. The beach is close and safe for the kids to visit "
  • Dawsonlacey9
    "Block parties for kids. Food, water slides, games. Everyone in the neighborhood contributes to the food no matter if they are grilling or home cooking"
  • Christine R.
    "I commute from West Haven to Hartford, which is about an hour. At rush hour I-95 is usually very congested. Once you get on I-91 to go north, it’s easy."
  • Jay L.
    "West shore in west haven is a beautiful great place for the kids ! Beaches are clean and you can’t get houses closer to the water for the price ! Families really take pride in there homes and people look out for each other ! "
  • Ricardo V.
    "There are lots of green areas and parks are sprinkled through out the city. There’s also a strong family presence in the area, as most of my neighbors have small children. Servers youth sports rec leagues are also available."
  • Daniel F.
    "It’s a very Nice town , great people , friendly, quiet and clean! Overall great town to raise children in ! Love it so much plan to never move out of west haven . The beach is also a plus ! Has festivals and events in the summer time for community and kids ! "
  • Daniel F.
    "Best neighborhood! Never want to move !!! Friendly neighbors, clean , kid friendly environment! Loved it as a kid and love living here with my children!"
  • Amy R.
    "West Haven is a very quiet and friendly neighborhood! It is a good neighborhood to raise a family. "
  • M.oberempt
    "The beachfront and local history of Savin Rock are a few of my favorite aspects of the area. Some great dining options, especially the pizza. "
  • Anna F.
    "lots of other dog owners in the area. lots of kids walk home from school so dogs should always be leashed or on a run. "
  • Jillian_giaquinto
    "there is a dog park right around the corner from us. we are a 5 minute walk to beach and the board walk is great. "
  • Kimberly S.
    "Great quiet neighborhood, neighbors are friendly short walk to the bus line close to shopping and freeway access"
  • Kimberly S.
    "It’s quiet, safe. A lot of homeowners grew up here. Close to mall, highway, grocery stores. It’s home. It’s comfortable."
  • Kimberly S.
    "Commute to downtown is 10min and is very close to public transportation, and shopping. Was raised in this neighborhood, very quiet"
  • Scorpionqueen9000
    "Walking to the beach is a great place for the dogs and their owners and a safe community for all who visit "
  • Michele L.
    "A hassle and there are not a lot of buses available where I live it is a far walk to get the bus and they stop running in my area early"
  • Jasminenicolereed
    "I have my own transportation. It’s literally 15mins away from my job, and only minutes away from shopping centers and reliable services."
  • Sharissa A.
    "It’s a very quite neighborhood. Just like any other city west haven does have it’s parts where it could be loud. Also has it shares of crime but where I live I haven’t ran into any bad experiences. My neighborhood is very kid friendly and very quite. No disappointments over here "
  • Dale N.
    "Lots of kids around, the parks are nice places to visit and so is the green. Watch out people do speed on the streets, but walking is reasonable to a variety of needs."

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Frequently asked questions about 86 Bluff Ave

  • What is 86 Bluff Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 86 Bluff Ave in West Haven, CT is $404,700.
  • What is the price history for 86 Bluff Ave?
    86 Bluff Ave in West Haven, CT last sold for $315,000 in February 2022.
  • Is West Haven a buyer's or seller's market?
    West Haven is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in West Haven?
    The median sale price in West Haven is $380K. That is up $3.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 86 Bluff Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 86 Bluff Ave in West Haven, CT has air conditioning.
  • Does 86 Bluff Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 86 Bluff Ave in West Haven, CT has in-unit laundry.

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