This Westville 6 bedroom, 2.5 bath house is loaded with charm and character. Front entry hall has a half bath, and leads to a good size living room with a fireplace and two sets of glass French doors to an open covered porch. The formal dining room can seat a big crowd, and the eat-in kitchen has excellent work and storage space and a dining area with a built-in Banquette. There are four corner bedrooms on the second floor and a full bath. Two more bedrooms and a full bath and small kitchenette are on the third floor. The gas heat, hot water, and cooking gas are very efficient and there are house owned solar panels that help keep electric costs reasonable. There is central air, a one car garage, a deep yard with mature landscaping and a delightful deck. Great location near Westville Village, a library, coffee shop, and farmers ’market.
Sold for $465,000
$465,000
281 West Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06515
6beds
2,660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.27 Acres Lot
$592,700 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$3,137 Estimated rent
Home value
$592,700
$551,000 - $640,000
$3,137/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 23, 2024 at 09:02pm
Listed by:
Betsy Grauer 203-641-3003,
Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc 203-787-3434
Bought with:
Jordan Ostrofsky, RES.0769622
KW Legacy Partners
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170616747
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 21
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 21
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 26
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partial
- Attic: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,660
- Total interior livable area: 2,660 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,660
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Sidewalk
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1260175
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Library, Park, Private School(s), Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: New Haven
- Subdivision: Westville
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/15/2024 | Sold | $465,000+9.4%$175/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170616747 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2024 | Pending sale | $425,000$160/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170616747 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000+30.8%$160/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170616747 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Smart MLS #170415092 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2021 | Contingent | $325,000$122/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170415092 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,416 +2.3% | $238,980 |
| 2024 | $9,201 +3.5% | $238,980 |
| 2023 | $8,890 -6.4% | $238,980 |
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Neighborhood: Westville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edgewood SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10James Hillhouse High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- Connecticut
- New Haven County
- New Haven
- 06515
- Westville
- 281 West Elm Street