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Property Description
475 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to restore & reposition one of New Haven's most architecturally significant properties into a signature residential asset. The building has been used by a prominent law firm since 1971. Originally constructed as a grand private residence in 1896, the building is ideally suited for conversion back to a luxury single-family estate or redevelopment from the current office configuration as a boutique multi-family or condominium offering. The structure's scale, craftsmanship & layout-featuring expansive rooms, high ceilings & formal entertaining spaces-lend themselves naturally to residential reuse. The architectural details including the yellow venetian brick & copper gutters & flashing make this prohibitively expensive to replicate today. In addition to the main residence the property includes a detached rear structure (originally a garage later converted to conference space) that can possibly be repositioned into 1 or 2 addtl residential units, guest accommodations or accessory dwelling space creating meaningful added value & flexibility. The current site configuration includes a large, paved parking area, which offers a unique opportunity to reclaim a portion of the grounds for landscaped lawns, private outdoor space & a formal residential driveway, restoring the property's original estate-like setting while maintaining functional access. 475 Whitney is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive residences along Whitney Ave.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 475 Whitney Ave
General
- Price: $2,100,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24173993
- Updated: 5/12/2026
- Added to Site: 56 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Elevator, Intercom
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Parquet, Wall-To-Wall Carpet, Plywood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Restrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Gutters
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 14
- Total Spaces: 14
- Parking: Paved, Parking Lot, Driveway
Location
- County: New Haven
- Neighborhood: East Rock
- Driving Directions: Exit 6 take a left onto Willow St the last driveway on the left.
Community
- Community Name: East Rock
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas Available
Structural Information
- Roof: Slate
- Ceiling Height: 10
- Amps: 400
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories in Building: 3
- Square Feet: 8,699
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 6,284 Sq. Ft.
- Current Bldg. Use: Office
- Office: 6,284 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1884
Unit Information
- # Tenants: 1
Unit 1
- Total Bathrooms: 4
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
- Frontage: Municipal Street, Paved Road
- Present Use: Office
- Potential Use: multi office use, Single family or multi family apartments or condominiu
- Zoning: RH1
- Lot Description: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $729,470
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Brochure
- Property ID: 1246795
Listed by New Haven Group, Inc, Dawn Vittorio and New Haven Group, Inc, Steven Inglese
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Schools
Schools serving 475 Whitney Ave
School District:New Haven School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Worthington Hooker School 180 Canner Street, New Haven, CT 06511 | K-6 | 0.1 mi |
Wilbur Cross High School 181 Mitchell Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 | 9-12 | 0.5 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 475 Whitney Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/12/2026
Listed
$2,100,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 475 Whitney Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$28,741
2%
$729,470
—
2023
$28,085
3%
$729,470
—
2023
$27,136
-6%
$729,470
—
2022
$28,996
10%
$729,470
22%
2021
$26,330
—
$600,040
—
2020
$26,330
2%
$600,040
—
2019
$25,790
—
$600,040
—
2018
$25,790
11%
$600,040
—
2017
$23,210
—
$600,040
7%
2016
$23,210
—
$558,600
—
2015
$23,210
—
$558,600
—
2014
$23,210
2%
$558,600
—
2011
$22,791
—
$558,600
—
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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475 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 (MLS# 24173993) is a Commercial property. 475 Whitney Avenue is currently listed for $2,100,000 and was received on May 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 475 Whitney Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial 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.

