89 Sherland Avenue - New Haven, CT

$859,900

Beds

7.00

Baths

6,200

SqFt

0.64

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $939,900, the price was last adjusted to $859,900 on July 21, 2026, a –$80,000 (8.5%) change, approximately 0 days ago. This property has been on the market for approximately 167 days. MLS reports 167 Days on Market (DOM) before it went under contract.

89 Sherland Avenue, New Haven, CT is a 8-bed, 7-bath, 6,200 square foot home built in 1868 , featuring colonial architecture.

This home is within the New Haven school district. Local, with nearby schools including Per Board of Ed.

MLS #: 24152633

Offered Price: $859,900

Residence Type: Single Family

Architectural Style: Colonial

Living Area: 6,200 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.64 Acres

Neighborhood: Fair Haven

County: New Haven

Year Built: 1868

Design & Construction: Frame

Heating: Hot Air

Cooling: Central Air

Garage Spaces: 2

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $139

Estimated Tax: $20,497

Days on Market: 167

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Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Not specified

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Fuel Type: Hot Air

Fuel Tank Location: Not specified

Cooling System: Central Air

Hot Water System: Other

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $139 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $520,240

Estimated Tax: $20,497

Architectural Style: Colonial

Design & Construction: Frame

Residence Type: Single Family

Year Constructed: 1868

Living Area: 6,200 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.64 Acres

Fuel: Natural Gas

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Active Listings: 428

Average Price: $100,920

Average DOM: 167 days

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Fairhaven Heights' iconic James Babcock House - a classic Victorian Gothic mansion rich in history and architectural beauty. Rumored to have once hosted Abraham Lincoln, this remarkable home features intricate arched woodwork along the eaves and high gables, large windows, and an abundance of original details throughout. Currently operating as a high end 13 bed sober facility with good profit margins! Privately set on a serene interior lot with a secluded driveway connecting East Grand to Clifton Street, this is one of the original Fairhaven Heights estates. A wraparound porch welcomes you into a grand foyer with soaring 11-foot ceilings and a stunning staircase. The formal living room opens to an expansive great room showcasing exquisite woodwork and timeless character. The main level also offers a formal dining room, updated kitchen with butler's pantry, first-floor office with attached half bath, and a bedroom. Five fireplaces are thoughtfully placed throughout the home. Upstairs features eight bedrooms plus two studio apartments, each with its own private bath, along with a total of five full baths and two half baths. The detached two-car garage has been transformed into a wellness space with sauna, cold plunge, and workout area. Ample parking completes the property.This extraordinary estate also offers incredible potential as a private residence, bed and breakfast, or unique investment opportunity. A rare chance to own a true piece of Fairhaven Heights history

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Flood Risk Assessment

Location Analysis:

Inland New Haven location

Water Proximity:

No direct water access

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.6 acres

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Risk Level: Low

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Amenity Access Summary

Dining & Café Access: Low to Moderate
Daily Services: Limited
Recreational Space: Limited Nearby

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Homes For Sale

$100,920

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Hot Air • Natural Gas • Central Air • Public Water Connected water • 5 fireplaces

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding

Roof Type: Slate

Foundation: Concrete,Stone

Garage: Detached Garage (2 car)

Patio/Deck: Porch-Wrap Around,Porch

Utilities: Water: Public Water Connected

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