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Property Description
Charming Cape Home with Endless Potential! Step into this well-built residence, situated on a generous .52-acre level lot at the corner of a serene street. The property boasts and expansive yard with ample parking space, complemented by a two-car garage. Backyard features inground pool, perfect for summer gatherings, along with a large Jacuzzi located within the home for relaxation year-round. While this home has a classic charm reflective of its era, it offers an opportunity for the new owner to bring their personal touch & modernize the space. With its great bones, this property features 2 beds, 2 full baths with plenty of square footage for expansion! Kitchen is complete with island. Great room has fireplace & exposed wood beams. Inviting sitting area on first level. Enclosed patio features bar & Jacuzzi off great room with large sliding windows, lots of natural light. Sliders open up to inground pool & patio, which includes a shed that could serve as workshop, greenhouse or storage. Second floor, you'll find 3 comfortable bedrooms, master bedroom suite, skylights, full bath & unique spiral staircase that offers stylish descent back to enclosed patio & bar ~ great for entertaining, providing a perfect blend of indoor & outdoor living spaces. Located in highly sought-after town of Orange, this property is within acclaimed Amity school district, golf community, shopping, dining, train station, Yale Hospital & University, I95, Rt.34, Wilber Cross Pkwy. Great potential!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 156 Russell Ave
General
- Sold For: $480,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24095039
- Added to Site: 214 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Rooms/Areas: Sitting Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, Upper
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground Pool
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway
Location
- County: New Haven
- Neighborhood: Tyler City
- Driving Directions: Racebrook Rd. to Russell
School Information
- Elementary School: Race Brook
- Middle School: Regional District 5
- Intermediate School: Regional District 5
- High School: Amity Regional
Community
- Community Name: Tyler City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, 80 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 3,001
- Above Ground: 3,001 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Paved
- Zoning: Res.
- Lot Description: Treed, Dry, Level Lot, Cleared
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $318,600
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1303060
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence WD, Rose Coppola
Sold by William Raveis Real Estate, Jennifer Karpius
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Schools
Schools serving 156 Russell Ave
School Districts:Orange School District, Regional High School District 05
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Race Brook School 107 Grannis Road, Orange, CT 06477 | 1-6 | 0.5 mi |
Mary L. Tracy School 650 Schoolhouse Lane, Orange, CT 06477 | PK-K | 1.6 mi |
Amity Middle School: Orange 100 Ohman Avenue, Orange, CT 06477 | 7-8 | 1.1 mi |
Amity Regional High School 25 Newton Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525 | 9-12 | 4.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 156 Russell Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2025
Sold
$480,000
-3.03%
MLS
6/25/2025
Price Reduced
$495,000
-5.71%
MLS
6/16/2025
Listed
$525,000
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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.
156 Russell Avenue, Orange, CT 06477 (MLS# 24095039) is a Single Family property that was sold at $480,000 on August 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 156 Russell Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Orange? You can browse all Orange real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

