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Property Description
Lovely Westville 1925 charmer with welcoming front porch, gorgeous front gardens, level partially fenced backyard with 2-car garage/workshop. Steps from Edgewood Park/playground, Yale Bowl/athletic fields/tennis center. Easy walk to public sports fields @ West River Memorial Park, + to Maltby Lakes, Mitchell Library, places of worship, Westville shops & restaurants. 10 min drive from Yale/downtown New Haven. Easy access to Route 15. Inside, lovingly preserved period details include gorgeous stained & leaded glass windows, fireplace/mantel with cozy wood-burning insert, wonderful hardwood throughout. 1st floor features large kitchen with plenty of storage, formal dining room, generous living room & 1/2 bath. 2nd floor has 3 good-sized bedrooms (1 w/cedar closet) and full bath, plus 1 smaller BR/home office. Walk-up access to attic with flooring & extra storage/office space offers expansion potential. Lower level is partially finished with cozy carpeted retro family/rec room. Electrical upgraded 2020 to add ceiling fans + dedicated window A/C outlets. New boiler 2023 with autofill + smart thermostat & wifi-enabled valve on water main, new dishwasher 2023, new clothes-washer 2024.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1885 Chapel St
General
- Sold For: $440,000
- Taxes: (July 2026-June 2027)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24180777
- Added to Site: 81 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bath: Ceiling Fan, Tile Floor, Upper
- Partial Bath: Ceiling Fan, Tile Floor, Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Cedar Closet, Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 15, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, 10 x 10, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 10, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Hardwood Floor, 19 x 15, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Built-Ins, 16 x 14, Lower
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Eating Space, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 13, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Built-In Hutch, Hardwood Floor, 13 x 12, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Porch, Gutters, Garden Area, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway
Location
- County: New Haven
- Neighborhood: Westville
- Driving Directions: West Rock to Chapel
School Information
- Elementary School: Edgewood
- High School: James Hillhouse
Community
- Community Name: Westville
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas, Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Clapboard
- Basement Desc.: Full, Storage, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Liveable Space, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,568
- Above Ground: 1,568 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Asphalt
- Zoning: RM1
- Lot Description: Rear Lot, City Views, Dry, Historic District
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water
Green Features
- Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $199,290
- Tax Year: July 2026-June 2027
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1258839
Listed by Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc, Rebecca Weiner
Sold by BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, Jenn Lailer
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Schools
Schools serving 1885 Chapel St
School District:New Haven School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edgewood School, New Haven, CT 737 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515 | 7-8 | 0.2 mi |
James Hillhouse High School 480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT 06511 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 1885 Chapel St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2026
Sold
$440,000
-2.11%
MLS
6/17/2026
Listed
$449,500
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1885 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06515 (MLS# 24180777) is a Single Family property that was sold at $440,000 on July 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1885 Chapel Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Westville? You can browse all Westville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

