$285,000
SOLD MAR 11, 2026

897 1st Ave West Haven, CT 06516

Allingtown Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 11, 2026

$264 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Level Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of March 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimmy Hom

New England Realty Assoc LLC Brokerage Phone: (203) 982-3246 License #RES.0768917 Listed on: 12/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jaider Osorno

Alpha Capital Realty, LLC License #RES.0833780

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,443

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1431491

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,443

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1080
  • Total Sq Ft: 1080
  • Year Built: 1940
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Campbell to First Ave
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Office Attribution Contact: (203) 774-4800
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Paved, Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: R3
  • Parcel #: 1431491

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 5443

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 17, 2025
Closed on
Mar 11, 2026
Sold by
Lin Chang
Bought by
Kamran Anam
Seller's Agent
Kimmy Hom
New England Realty Assoc LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jaider Osorno
Alpha Capital Realty, LLC
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.72%
Views
189

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Outstanding Balance
$213,750
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$73,647

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2019
Closed on
Dec 6, 2019
Sold by
Walter Brett
Bought by
Lin Chang C
Seller's Agent
Holli Shanbrom
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kimmy Hom
New England Realty Assoc LLC
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-8.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2009
Sold by
Arotsry Stuart M Est and Wertheim
Bought by
Walter Brett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,700
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 --
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Available
Deed $98,500 --
Deed $98,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $213,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $96,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/11/2026 03/11/26 Sold $285,000 -1.7% $264 / Sq Ft
01/22/2026 01/22/26 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2025 12/17/25 For Sale $290,000 +75.8% $269 / Sq Ft
12/06/2019 12/06/19 Sold $165,000 -8.3% $153 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/20/2019 11/20/19 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2019 11/07/19 For Sale $179,900 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,443 $157,640 $58,100 $99,540
2024 $4,789 $98,700 $40,250 $58,450
2023 $4,591 $98,700 $40,250 $58,450
2022 $4,501 $98,700 $40,250 $58,450
2021 $4,501 $98,700 $40,250 $58,450
2020 $4,243 $84,070 $32,340 $51,730
2019 $4,092 $84,070 $32,340 $51,730
2018 $4,056 $84,070 $32,340 $51,730
2017 $3,839 $84,070 $32,340 $51,730
2016 $3,830 $84,070 $32,340 $51,730
2015 $3,426 $84,910 $36,120 $48,790
2014 $3,405 $84,910 $36,120 $48,790
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Kimmy Hom

    New England Realty Assoc LLC

    (203) 982-3246

    7 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Kimmy Hom
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Jaider Osorno

    Alpha Capital Realty, LLC

    (860) 507-3394

    4 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Jaider Osorno
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  • Holli Shanbrom

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Holli Shanbrom

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 298-2050

    136 Total Sales

    Holli Shanbrom
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24145330

SmartMLS

APN: WHAV-000054-000268

Connecticut New Haven County West Haven 06516 Allingtown

897 1st Ave, West Haven, CT

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