490 Quinnipiac Avenue - New Haven, CT

$479,000

Beds

2.00

Baths

1,705

SqFt

0.20

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $479,000, the price has remained unchanged for approximately 23 days. This property has been on the market for approximately 23 days. MLS reports 19 Days on Market (DOM) before it went under contract.

490 Quinnipiac Avenue, New Haven, CT is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,705 square foot home built in 1800 , featuring cape cod architecture.

This home is within the New Haven school district. Local, with nearby schools including Ross/Woodward.

MLS #: 24160914

Offered Price: $479,000

Residence Type: Single Family

Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Living Area: 1,705 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.20 Acres

Neighborhood: Fair Haven

County: New Haven

Year Built: 1800

Design & Construction: Frame

Heating: Hot Air

Cooling: Ceiling Fans,Wall Unit

Garage Spaces: 0

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $281

Estimated Tax: $9,121

Days on Market: 19

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Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Storm Windows

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Fuel Type: Hot Air

Fuel Tank Location: Not specified

Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Wall Unit

Hot Water System: Natural Gas, Tank Size Unknown

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $281 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $231,490

Estimated Tax: $9,121

Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Design & Construction: Frame

Residence Type: Single Family

Year Constructed: 1800

Living Area: 1,705 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.20 Acres

Fuel: Natural Gas

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Active Listings: 347

Average Price: $109,418

Average DOM: 19 days

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A rare opportunity on the Quinnipiac River. This historic 1810 Oyster House was thoughtfully restored in 1988 and further updated in 2000, blending period character with modern comfort. The property includes a 30foot fixed pier with an aluminum ramp to a floating dock, plus the potential for four pile moorings extending 200 feet into the navigable channel - a dream setup for boat owners. Enjoy riverfront living with sunsets, breezes, and shore birds from your own deck and patio. Located in the Fair Haven Historic District, the home features four working fireplaces, wide plank hardwood floors, custom storm windows, updated mechanicals, and many original details. The main level offers a combined living and dining room with French doors to the deck, an updated kitchen, and a bedroom or den. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a full bath with a steam shower. The lower level family room has radiant heat porcelain floors, a full bath with laundry, and French doors leading to a brick patio and partially fenced yard. Off-street parking accommodates 2-3 cars. Note the photos show 4 pile moorings in the channel although there is currently only 1.

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Water Proximity Detected: This property exhibits indicators suggesting nearby or referenced water features

Location Analysis:

Water features noted

Water Proximity:

Near water body

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.2 acres

Water Indicators Found:

Water-related features referenced in listing details

Recommendations:

Professional flood assessment advised
Based on identified water-related indicators, flood insurance may warrant consideration
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Risk Level: Moderate

Property near water bodies. Consider flood insurance.

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Amenity Access Summary

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

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347

Homes For Sale

$109,418

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Hot Air • Natural Gas • Ceiling Fans,Wall Unit • Public Water Connected water • 4 fireplaces

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Wood

Roof Type: Wood Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Garage: Off Street Parking

Parking: 3 Total

Patio/Deck: Deck,French Doors,Patio

Utilities: Water: Public Water Connected

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