This bright and sunny country-style house is just steps from a private beach on Long Island Sound. Relax and grill on your deck or bike to charming old New England shoreline towns. This house is ideally located for exploring CT attractions (Mystic Seaport, Hammonasset State Park, Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun, Gillette Castle, Trolley Museum, Mark Twain House, etc). All this just 20 minutes from Downtown New Haven. Shoreline East train is 10 minutes to New Haven Union Station. The house has two levels. Downstairs there is an eat-in kitchen and a living room, which leads out onto a spacious shaded deck, overlooking a large backyard. Upstairs there are two adjoining bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom has a queen bed, and the walk-through second bedroom has two twin beds. In the past, people have used this second bedroom as a home office. This house is fully furnished (no storage allowed). There is a washer and dryer, air conditioning, and television. One parking spot in driveway with additional parking on street in front of house. Basic TV and internet is included in the rent. A full academic year lease is required. No exceptions. No animals of any kind and no smoking allowed. No exceptions. This is a beautifully maintained property, owner occupied during the summer season. The house is in a quiet private neighborhood (Hotchkiss Grove Association). Ideal for study and serenity. Safe area for walks including Stony Creek nature trail. Branford is a great town with plenty of restaurants and bars (Lenny's Fish House, Home restaurant, Ashleys Ice Cream, LaMonacos, etc), and small boutiques. The center of town has many historical buildings including the Blackstone Library and Trinity Church. $2250/month no pets no smoking full academic year lease required 9 month academic year lease, Sept. - May firm. This is a house, not an apartment.
Off market
$373,900
38 2nd Ave #A, Branford, CT 06405
2beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$373,900 Zestimate®
$374/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 23, 2025 at 05:17pm
Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Baseboard, Internet included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Internet
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Branford
HOA & financial
Other fees
- Deposit fee: $2,250
Other
Other facts
- Available date: 09/01/2025
Services availability

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