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Property Description
Some homes you walk through, this one you settle into! Perched in Fair Haven Heights, this pristine, move-in-ready two-family is the rare find that delivers character, flexibility, and a front-row seat to New Haven's best sunsets. The sprawling front porch is the star. Wide enough for rocking chairs at one end and a Sunday brunch table at the other, it catches golden hour with cinematic ease. Inside, both units have 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with heated tile floors, shiny refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, sun-soaked rooms, and tasteful updates throughout. Large fenced yard with patio area, Freshly painted exterior, Newer heating system, and many more recent upgrades. Nothing to do but unpack. Live in one, lease the other. House two generations under one roof. Or hold it as a turnkey investment in a neighborhood where demand only climbs. Walk to the riverfront. Bike the Farmington Canal trail. Reach Yale, downtown dining, and the Shubert in roughly 10 minutes - close to everything yet removed from the noise. Fair Haven Heights rewards those who value waterfront walkability, architectural soul, and a real sense of community. Properties like this - turnkey, two-family, with a porch built for living - do not sit long. Schedule your private showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 179 Lenox St
General
- Sold For: $569,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24175968
- Added to Site: 72 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement Hook-Up(s), Hook-Up In Unit 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio
- Color: White
Location
- County: New Haven
- Driving Directions: on the corner of Oxford Street
School Information
- Elementary School: Ross/Woodward
- Middle School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas, Tankless Hotwater
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Units on different Floors
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Shingle, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,886
- Above Ground: 1,886 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1910
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Square Feet: 1147
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Unit 2
- Square Feet: 739
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Zoning: RM1
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, City Views, Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Water View
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $200,270
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1239000
Listed by Ellison Homes Real Estate, Maria Giaimo and Ellison Homes Real Estate, Stephanie Ellison
Sold by Criterion Real Estate LLC, Omar Jimenez
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Schools
Schools serving 179 Lenox St
School District:New Haven School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ross/Woodward School 185 Barnes Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513 | PK-6 | 1.4 mi |
Wilbur Cross High School 181 Mitchell Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 | 9-12 | 1.8 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 179 Lenox St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/23/2026
Sold
$569,000
—
MLS
6/29/2026
Price Reduced
$569,000
-1.73%
MLS
6/12/2026
Listed
$579,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
179 Lenox Street, New Haven, CT 06513 (MLS# 24175968) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $569,000 on July 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 179 Lenox Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in New Haven? You can browse all New Haven real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

