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Property Description
Exceptional waterfront commercial opportunity on highly traveled New Haven Ave, the long-established home of Milford's beloved "Sundae House" ice cream stand for over 60 years. Prominent freestanding commercial site on approximately 0.55 acres with dedicated parking, strong frontage, and outstanding visibility within a well-traveled coastal corridor. Rare small-format parcel offering proven dessert/food-service location appeal together with significant redevelopment and repositioning potential. Ideal for ice cream, cafe, boutique food concept, retail user, franchise operator, investor, or developer seeking a high-exposure site with water setting, established destination history, and flexible future use potential.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 499 New Haven Ave
General
- Price: $799,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24154827
- Updated: 2/17/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Location
- County: New Haven
- Driving Directions: New Haven Ave Milford CT
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Other
- Heating Fuel: Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas
Structural Information
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Square Feet: 930
- Sq. Ft. Source: Approximate
- Current Bldg. Use: Vacant
- Year Built: 1960
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.56
- Frontage: State Road
- Present Use: Vacant
- Potential Use: Retail/Food Service/ Redevelopment/Investment
- Zoning: CDD4
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $198,820
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Other
- Property ID: 1210794
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence WD, Jake Forchetti
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Schools
Schools serving 499 New Haven Ave
School District:Milford School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Orchard Hills School 185 Marino Drive, Milford, CT 06460 | 3-5 | 0.6 mi |
Live Oaks School 575 Merwin Avenue, Milford, CT 06460 | K-2 | 2.2 mi |
East Shore Middle School 240 Chapel Street, Milford, CT 06460 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Joseph A. Foran High School 80 Foran Road, Milford, CT 06460 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 499 New Haven Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/17/2026
Listed
$799,000
105.93%
MLS
11/04/2024
Sold
$388,000
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Public Record
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 499 New Haven Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,875
1%
$198,820
—
2023
$5,794
7%
$198,820
—
2023
$5,402
2%
$198,820
—
2022
$5,299
16%
$198,820
20%
2021
$4,583
—
$165,750
—
2020
$4,588
-4%
$165,750
—
2019
$4,757
3%
$165,750
—
2018
$4,598
—
$165,750
—
2017
$4,606
3%
$165,750
3%
2016
$4,491
—
$161,320
—
2015
$4,498
7%
$161,320
1%
2011
$4,199
—
$159,790
—
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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499 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT 06460 (MLS# 24154827) is a Commercial property. 499 New Haven Avenue is currently listed for $799,000 and was received on February 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 499 New Haven Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Milford? You can browse all Milford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

