47 Prospect Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

Seldom available 2-family beach home just steps to the Prospect Ave beach. Featured in the "Images of America: West Haven" book, this home was once known as the Prospect Beach Inn. Enough of the rustic, original charm remains, bring your update ideas! An inviting open front porch and hedge-lined front yard greet you. The center hall entryway of this vinyl-sided home opens to the first floor and second floor apartments. Each floor boasts spacious, open, front-to-back living room/dining room/kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Hardwood floors, natural woodwork, and private covered decks with ocean views! Other features to note are the economical gas heat and updated circuit breaker electric, each apartment with separate furnaces and electrical. City water and sewer. Laundry hookups on each floor! Ceiling fans and screened windows help bring in the ocean breezes. Top and bottom enclosed back porches look out on the .14 acre yard. Plenty of yard space for gardens and picnic tables! Enjoy quiet, cool summer evenings. Plus, plenty of room for expansion with the expandable, walk-up attic space! Turn the second floor apartment into a townhome! Complete with ocean views! West Haven beaches boast 3 1/2 miles of public beaches and walkways. Enjoy your summer evenings walking, roller blading, bicycling or just sitting along the shoreline. Scenic, picturesque beaches, complete with evening volleyball games! Neighborhood Description West Haven beaches boast 3 1/2 miles of public beaches and walkways. Enjoy your summer evenings walking, roller blading, bicycling or just sitting along the shoreline. Scenic, picturesque beaches, complete with evening volleyball games!