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Property Description
CLASSIC 1914 WESTVILLE COLONIAL BLENDING TIMELESS CHARM WITH THOUGHTFUL UPDATES. This sun-filled 3+ bedroom home showcases beautiful hardwood floors, elegant original details, and exceptional living space. An expansive covered front porch welcomes you and leads through a gracious double doorway into the living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace. The living room flows into a family room; together, these rooms are lined with multiple windows that flood the home with natural light. The updated kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring dual ovens and generous workspace. The formal dining room, complete with pocket doors and a built-in china cabinet, highlights the home's period character. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms, including a spacious primary with updated bath and exterior balcony overlooking the level backyard. A finished third floor with extensive built-in cabinetry and drawers is ideal for home office, studio, or playroom, and offers a possible fourth bedroom. Two full baths (including the primary bath) and a convenient half bath serve the home. Split-system air conditioning provides comfort. The unfinished basement is heated and air conditioned, houses the laundry area, and offers abundant storage. Situated on a level corner lot, the property includes a back deck, detached two-car garage, and additional driveway parking. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled Colonial with modern comfort in a prime Westville location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 252 Alden Ave
General
- Sold For: $670,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24154591
- Added to Site: 53 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bath - Tile, 13 x 10, Upper
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Suite: Full Bath, Stall Shower, Wall/Wall Carpet, 25 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 14 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 14 x 14, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 19 x 19, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Hardwood Floor, 14 x 12, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Remodeled, Breakfast Bar, Tile Floor, 19 x 13, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Built-In Hutch, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 15, Main
- Office: Office - Built-Ins, On 3rd Floor, 20 x 22, Upper
- Laundry: Lower Level
- Other Room 1: Other - Wall/Wall Carpet, On 3rd Floor, 14 x 11, Upper
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch-Wrap Around, Porch, Patio
- Color: Yellow
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway
Location
- County: New Haven
- Neighborhood: Westville
- Driving Directions: GPS Friendly - Corner of Alden and West Elm
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Community
- Community Name: Westville
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Split System, Wall Unit
- Heating Type: Radiator, Gas In Street, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Gas In Street, 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.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Heated, Cooled, Concrete Floor
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Square Feet: 3,885
- Above Ground: 2,734 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 1,151 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1914
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Cement
- Zoning: RS2
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $273,490
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1259442
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Schools
Schools serving 252 Alden Ave
School District:New Haven School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edgewood School, New Haven, CT 737 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
James Hillhouse High School 480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT 06511 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 252 Alden Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/03/2026
Sold
$670,000
13.75%
MLS
2/19/2026
Listed
$589,000
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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.
252 Alden Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515 (MLS# 24154591) is a Single Family property that was sold at $670,000 on April 03, 2026. This property was sold by Jerry Caturano from our Branford Office.Want to learn more about 252 Alden Avenue? 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.


