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Property Description
Welcome to 154 1st Ave, a beautifully maintained colonial offering space, comfort, and coastal convenience. This move-in ready home features large, airy rooms with refinished original hardwood floors (2022), fresh paint throughout, a spacious living room with fireplace, and a formal dining area ideal for entertaining. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, ample workspace, and great functionality. A flexible main-level layout includes a den or possible bedroom with a full bath, while the upper level offers two generous bedrooms, a full bath, and a bonus office or nursery space off the primary suite. Soaring 9+ foot ceilings and abundant natural light enhance the open feel throughout, while water views from several rooms add to the home's special charm. Recent mechanical updates include split mini duct units installed in 2021 and a water heater replaced in 2022. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard, two driveways, and a detached garage currently set up as a home gym-offering versatile space for fitness, storage, hobbies, or parking. Additional storage can be found in the stand-up attic. Conveniently located near beaches, dining, and local amenities, this well-cared-for home offers the perfect blend of character, functionality, and nothing to do but move right in.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 154 1st Ave
General
- Price: $400,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24169430
- Updated: 4/30/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bath: Full Bath, Stall Shower, Tile Floor, 5 x 7, Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 19 x 15, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 13 x 12, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 19 x 13, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Bar, Tile Floor, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Hardwood Floor, 13 x 11, Main
- Den: Den - Hardwood Floor, 13 x 10, Main
Exterior
- Color: Lt. Sage
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Detached Garage
Location
- County: New Haven
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- Middle School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: West Haven
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans, Split System, Whole House Fan
- Heating Type: Radiator, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Shingle
- Basement Desc.: Full, Full With Hatchway
- Roof: Other
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,702
- Above Ground: 1,702 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1916
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Zoning: R3
- Lot Description: Fence - Full, Water View
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: View
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $231,910
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Please see inclusions/exclusions doc
- Property ID: 1426283
Listed by Redfin Corporation, Staci Fabian
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Schools
Schools serving 154 1st Ave
School District:West Haven School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington School, West Haven, CT 369 Washington Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 | K-4 | 0.5 mi |
Harry M. Bailey Middle School 106 Morgan Lane, West Haven, CT 06516 | 7-8 | 2.5 mi |
West Haven High School One McDonough Plaza, West Haven, CT 06516 | 9-12 | 1.4 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 154 1st Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/30/2026
Listed
$400,000
22.14%
MLS
7/12/2022
Sold
$327,500
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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 154 1st Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,008
10%
$231,910
54%
2023
$7,299
4%
$150,430
—
2023
$6,996
2%
$150,430
—
2022
$6,860
—
$150,430
—
2021
$6,860
2%
$150,430
13%
2020
$6,730
4%
$133,350
—
2019
$6,490
1%
$133,350
—
2018
$6,434
6%
$133,350
—
2017
$6,089
—
$133,350
—
2016
$6,075
7%
$133,350
-6%
2015
$5,697
1%
$141,190
—
2014
$5,662
1%
$141,190
—
2011
$5,633
—
$141,190
—
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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154 First Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 (MLS# 24169430) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 154 First Avenue is currently listed for $400,000 and was received on April 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 154 First Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Haven? You can browse all West Haven real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

