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Property Description
Welcome to 253 Kneeland Rd, A meticulously maintained 3BR, 2BA home w/ additional finished living areas, ideal for extended family, guests, or home office space. Vintage charm in a prime New Haven location. Proudly cared for by the original owners, this turn-key gem features a newer roof & gutters, windows, 200A electric, boiler & water heater - providing peace of mind for years to come. Inside, enjoy high-end custom cabinetry, beautiful woodwork, classic knotty pine details, charming interior shutters, & even a fully functioning vintage 1950s GE stove adding timeless character to the kitchen. Just off the kitchen the enclosed sunporch provides flexible space for relaxing, dining, or entertaining year-round. The home offers 3 official bedrooms & two bathrooms - plus a heated, finished lower level with a full bath - previously used as a bedroom/suite. The lower level also includes a secondary kitchen ready for refinishing, offering in-law potential. Main level has 2 bedrooms; the 2nd floor features 1 bedroom + game room/office w/ walk-in closets & a custom cedar closet. Outside, the yard feels like a storybook retreat. Mature shrubbery surrounds the home for exceptional privacy, while rose gardens, hydrangeas, terraced stone walls & ivy create a serene, low-maintenance oasis. A private road leads to a rare 2-car garage in back, while the tree-lined, sidewalked front street offers more parking & welcoming neighborhood feel. Close to Highways, Yale, East Shore Park, Tweed.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 253 Kneeland Rd
General
- Price: $449,900
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24157646
- Updated: Today (3/5/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Rooms/Areas: Bonus Room, Foyer, Workshop
- Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bath: Full Bath, Stall Shower, Tile Floor, Lower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Entertainment Center, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Parquet Floor, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan, Corian Counters, Double-Sink, Pantry, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Built-In Hutch, Built-Ins, Main
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Rec/Play Room - Full Bath, Lower
- Rec Room: Full Bath, Lower
- Laundry: Lower Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch-Screened, Porch-Enclosed, Terrace, Awnings, Porch, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, Stone Wall, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Detached Garage
Location
- County: New Haven
- Neighborhood: Lighthouse Point
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Community
- Community Name: Lighthouse Point
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Window Unit
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas, Upright Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum
- Basement Desc.: Full, Heated, Sump Pump, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Liveable Space, Full With Hatchway
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 2,358
- Above Ground: 1,412 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 946 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1943
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Zoning: RS2
- Lot Description: Fence - Stone, Fence - Privacy, Fence - Chain Link, City Views, Treed, Dry, Water View
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water, Water Community
Green Features
- Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $166,530
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1236628
Listed by Calcagni Real Estate, Lisa Ferrara
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Price & Sales History for 253 Kneeland Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/05/2026
Listed
$449,900
15.39%
MLS
9/05/2025
Sold
$389,900
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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 253 Kneeland Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,561
2%
$166,530
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2023
$6,411
3%
$166,530
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2023
$6,195
-6%
$166,530
—
2022
$6,620
23%
$166,530
36%
2021
$5,391
—
$122,850
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2020
$5,381
2%
$122,640
—
2019
$5,271
—
$122,640
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2018
$5,271
11%
$122,640
—
2017
$4,744
-5%
$122,640
2%
2016
$4,979
—
$119,840
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2015
$4,979
—
$119,840
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2014
$4,979
2%
$119,840
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2011
$4,889
—
$119,840
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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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253 Kneeland Road, New Haven, CT 06512 (MLS# 24157646) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 253 Kneeland Road is currently listed for $449,900 and was received on March 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 253 Kneeland Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single 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.

