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Property Description
Investors take notice. Well-maintained property in a very convenience location. Near shopping areas, restaurants & major highways. A charming single family featuring 3 large bedrooms and one full bath, hardwood floors throughout. A large backyard area for outdoor gatherings or gardening. Minutes from University of New Haven. Tenants in place with good rents. 48 hours' notice through Showing time. Ideal for owner occupy or investors. The property being sold as-is condition.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 897 1st Ave
General
- Price: $290,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24145330
- Updated: 12/18/2025
- Added to Site: 29 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bath: Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking: None, Paved, Off Street Parking
Location
- County: New Haven
- Driving Directions: Campbell to First Ave
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans
- Heating Type: Radiator, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, 40 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,080
- Above Ground: 1,080 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Zoning: R3
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $157,640
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1431491
Listed by New England Realty Assoc LLC, Kimmy Hom
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Schools
Schools serving 897 1st Ave
School District:West Haven School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School 2 Tetlow Street, West Haven, CT 06516 | 5-6 | 0.9 mi |
Harry M. Bailey Middle School 106 Morgan Lane, West Haven, CT 06516 | 7-8 | 2.6 mi |
West Haven High School One McDonough Plaza, West Haven, CT 06516 | 9-12 | 1.8 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 897 1st Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/17/2025
Listed
$290,000
75.76%
MLS
12/06/2019
Sold
$165,000
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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 897 1st Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,443
14%
$157,640
60%
2023
$4,789
4%
$98,700
—
2023
$4,591
2%
$98,700
—
2022
$4,501
—
$98,700
—
2021
$4,501
6%
$98,700
17%
2020
$4,243
4%
$84,070
—
2019
$4,092
1%
$84,070
—
2018
$4,056
6%
$84,070
—
2017
$3,839
—
$84,070
—
2016
$3,830
12%
$84,070
-1%
2015
$3,426
1%
$84,910
—
2014
$3,405
-5%
$84,910
-5%
2011
$3,572
—
$89,530
—
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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897 First Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 (MLS# 24145330) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 897 First Avenue is currently listed for $290,000 and was received on December 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 897 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.

