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Property Description
Located in the heart of the Whitneyville neighborhood, 1242 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully occupied, turnkey mixed use investment property with strong in place income. This well-maintained building features two established retail tenants on the ground floor and a fully leased residential apartment on the second floor. The building includes a full basement for ample storage and six paved off street parking spaces-which is a premium in this area. The building is in excellent condition; a new roof was installed in 2023 and new Ac, furnace and HW heater in Soup Girl unit. Strategically located, offering quick access to downtown New Haven. It is just minutes from Yale University, Quinnipiac University, major employment centers, and key transportation routes. The area's mix of local businesses, residential density, and strong community character further enhances the property's appeal.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1242 Whitney Ave
General
- Price: $825,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24161856
- Updated: 3/26/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Restrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: None
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 6
Location
- County: New Haven
- Neighborhood: Whitneyville
- Driving Directions: Whitney Ave between Putnam and Ralston
Community
- Community Name: Whitneyville
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas, Telephone, Cable
Structural Information
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Stories in Building: 2
- Square Feet: 5,058
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Current Bldg. Use: Retail and Apartment
- Retail: 4,000 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
Unit Information
- # Tenants: 3
Unit 1
- Unit Description: 2 Bedrooms
- Square Feet: 1000
- Total Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Retail
- Square Feet: 1600
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3
- Unit Description: Retail
- Square Feet: 2400
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Frontage: Municipal Street
- Frontage Feet: 54
- Present Use: Retail and Apartment
- Potential Use: Retail and Apartment
- Zoning: T3.5
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $353,080
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Brochure
- Property ID: 1132515
Listed by Press/Cuozzo Realtors, Mark Foreman
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Schools
Schools serving 1242 Whitney Ave
School District:Hamden School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Spring Glen School 1908 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 | K-6 | 1.6 mi |
Hamden Middle School 2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 | 7-8 | 2.3 mi |
Hamden High School 2040 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1242 Whitney Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/24/2026
Listed
$825,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1242 Whitney Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$18,318
9%
$353,080
16%
2023
$16,863
-1%
$303,240
—
2023
$17,097
2%
$303,240
—
2022
$16,824
6%
$303,240
—
2021
$15,902
26%
$303,240
25%
2020
$12,582
6%
$242,060
—
2019
$11,827
3%
$242,060
1%
2018
$11,451
6%
$238,770
—
2017
$10,807
—
$238,770
—
2016
$10,831
11%
$238,770
—
2015
$9,759
2%
$238,770
—
2014
$9,534
3%
$238,770
—
2011
$9,298
—
$238,770
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1242 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 (MLS# 24161856) is a Commercial property. 1242 Whitney Avenue is currently listed for $825,000 and was received on March 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 1242 Whitney Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Hamden? You can browse all Hamden real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

