553 First Avenue - West Haven, CT

$1,800

Beds

1.00

Baths

914

SqFt

0.11

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $1,850, the price was last adjusted to $1,800 on February 11, 2026, a –$50 (2.7%) change, approximately 0 days ago. This property has been on the market for approximately 39 days.

553 First Avenue, West Haven, CT is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 914 square foot home built in 1910 , featuring apartment architecture. This residence is part of a 2-unit community.

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

MLS #: 24146935

Offered Price: $1,800

Residence Type: Residential Rental

Architectural Style: Apartment

Living Area: 914 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.11 Acres

Neighborhood: N/A

County: New Haven

Year Built: 1910

Design & Construction: N/A

Heating: Hot Air

Cooling: Window Unit

Garage Spaces: 0

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $2

Estimated Tax: $0

Days on Market: 38

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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: Window Unit

Hot Water System: Domestic

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $2 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $0

Estimated Tax: $0

Architectural Style: Apartment

Design & Construction: N/A

Residence Type: Residential Rental

Year Constructed: 1910

Living Area: 914 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.11 Acres

Fuel: Natural Gas

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Active Listings: 96

Average Price: $171,325

Average DOM: 38 days

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Spacious and well-laid-out first-floor apartment offering over 900 sq ft of comfortable living space in West Haven. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit features high ceilings that create an open and airy feel throughout. The layout includes a separate dining room, perfect for hosting or everyday meals, and a large kitchen with enough space to accommodate a breakfast area or additional storage.Laundry hookups are conveniently located in the basement. On-street parking. Pets may be considered on a case-by-case basis with landlord approval. Conveniently located near local amenities, transportation, and major routes. Tenant responsible for all utilities. *Preferred Requirements* - Good credit, references required and tenant insurance- No smoking. Prospective tenant responsible for credit, eviction and background check.

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Location Analysis:

Inland West Haven location

Water Proximity:

No direct water access

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.1 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

$171,325

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Hot Air • Natural Gas • Window Unit • Public Water Connected water

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Aluminum

Utilities: Water: Public Water Connected

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