Classic colonial style home located conveniently to Route 34 (Derby Ave, Yale Bowl, Westville, University of New Haven, downtown West Haven and New Haven, and I-95. This home features 3 bedrooms, living room with fireplace, dining room, sunroom, kitchen, 1.5 baths and a 2 car detached garage. In addition there is an enclosed front porch and a rear deck. Will need some updates to restore it to its former glory but is well worth the effort. Set up a showing today.
Sold for $188,000 on 12/23/24
$188,000
653 Forest Road, West Haven, CT 06516
3beds
1,346sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
0.25 Acres Lot
$363,100 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$3,158 Estimated rent
Home value
$363,100
$330,000 - $396,000
$3,158/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 24, 2024 at 08:40am
Listed by:
Douglas Ledewitz 203-305-5282,
Pulse Realty LLC 203-672-4888
Bought with:
Anthony Jordan, REB.0791102
Jordan Realty Co.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24003203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None, Water Heater
Features
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Storage,Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,346
- Total interior livable area: 1,346 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,346
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1434262
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Haven
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Sold | $188,000+44.7%$140/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24003203 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2014 | Sold | $129,900$97/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N346732 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2014 | Listing removed | $129,900$97/sqft |
Source: Orange - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Regional Properties #N346732 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2014 | Price change | $129,900-7.1%$97/sqft |
Source: Orange - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Regional Properties #N346732 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2014 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$104/sqft |
Source: Orange - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Regional Properties #N346732 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,037 +12.1% | $206,920 +57.9% |
| 2024 | $6,276 +3.2% | $131,040 |
| 2023 | $6,083 +1.8% | $131,040 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06516
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Forest SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 3/10West Haven High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
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