Live in one of the most beautiful homes on Wooster Square! Expansive 4 room apt is on 1st floor of this historic building on Chapel St overlooking Wooster Square. Large spacious rooms with wide-board hardwood/vinyl floors throughout. Lots of tall windows, cross ventilation, high ceilings and unlimited vintage charm. Large eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, vintage brick fireplace (non-working) and outside access to private side yard deck for dining/cooking out. LR and BR#1 also both have non-working but beautiful marble & alabaster fireplaces. Recently re-tiled bath with whirlpool tub. Enjoy the elegance of this expansive space that at one time served as the main public rooms of this Victorian beauty. High ceilings with plaster casts, original door & window moldings, original brass/bronze hardware, overhead fans, vintage chandeliers in the LR & BR#1. Fourth room doesn't have built in closet but is plenty large enough for free-standing units with ample room left over for bedroom/office furniture. Current tenant uses this room for both an office and formal dining room. Tons of historic details & character. New gas fired, forced air furnace with central air throughout. Friendly building with only 4 apts of young professionals. Owner currently lives onsite. Occasional use of backyard possible. Friendly, but quiet, well managed building with only 4 apts of all professional people. On-site washer/dryer free to tenants, easily accessible in clean, well-lit, 2nd floor back hallway. Space for bicycles possible in exterior shed. This location is close to everything - one block from Saturday Farmer's Market, across from Wooster Square, 10 min walk to the Green, two blocks to Yale Shuttle Red line, 15 min walk to Yale's main campus, downtown shopping, museums, cultural attractions, railway station (MetroNorth, Shoreline East and Amtrak) and right around the corner from the world's best pizza! Inner city living at its best. Also, Zip Car station is just a few blocks away. Rent is $2350 monthly includes hot water & laundry. 1-1/2 months security. Tenant pays for gas (cooking & heating), electric, internet. Available on August 1, possibly July 1. Small pets considered. Smoke-free building. Owner pays for hot water. Occupancy negotiable. Current tenant's lease runs thru July 31 but may be able to move earlier. This is a no smoking building. Preference given to renters who pay on 1st of the month.
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538 Chapel St APT 1, New Haven, CT 06511
2beds
1,000sqft
Apartment
Built in ----
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,304 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 16, 2025 at 11:15am
Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Hot water included in rent, Internet not included in rent, Victorian charm & character!
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Haven
HOA & financial
Other fees
- Deposit fee: $3,000
Other
Other facts
- Available date: 08/01/2025