475 Whitney Avenue

New Haven, CT 06511 Directions
$2,100,000
  • 7,467Sqft
  • 0.41Acres
  • 1884Built
  • $281Price/Sqft

Property Highlights

  • Style: Antique,Chateau
  • Neighborhood: East Rock
  • Days on Market: 11
  • MLS: 24175040

Property Highlights

  • Style: Antique,Chateau
  • Neighborhood: East Rock
  • Days on Market: 11
  • MLS: 24175040

This building is currently an office owned & occupied by a prominent law firm since 1971. 475 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to restore & reposition one of New Haven's most architecturally significant properties into a signature residential asset. 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...

Property Highlights

  • Style: Antique,Chateau
  • Neighborhood: East Rock
  • Days on Market: 11
  • MLS: 24175040

This building is currently an office owned & occupied by a prominent law firm since 1971. 475 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to restore & reposition one of New Haven's most architecturally significant properties into a signature residential asset. 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 incls a detached rear structure (originally a garage, later converted to conference space) that could 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.

This building is currently an office owned & occupied by a prominent law firm since 1971. 475 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to restore & reposition one of New Haven's most architecturally significant properties into a signature residential asset. 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 incls a detached rear structure (originally a garage, later converted to conference space) that could 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.

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  • Additional Information
    • Acres: 0.41
    • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Cooled, Interior Access, Walk-out, Full With Walk-Out
    • Garage: Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
    • High School: Per Board of Ed
    • Is Occupied?: Owner
    • Living Area SqFt: 7,467
    • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
    • Neighborhood: East Rock
    • Property Tax: $28,741
    • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
    • Style: Antique, Chateau
    • Tax Amount: $28,741
    • Year Built: 1884
    • Year Built Details: Public Records
    • Zoning: RH1
  • Amenities
    • Commuter Bus
    • Park
    • Private School(s)
    • Public Pool
    • Walk to Bus Lines
    • Elevator
    • Intercom
  • Interior Features
    • Air Conditioning: Split System
    • Appliances Included: Oven/Range
    • Cooling: Split System
    • Fireplaces: 3
    • Furnace Type: Electric
    • Heat: Electric
    • Heat Fuel: Electric
    • Hot Water: Electric, Domestic
    • Rooms: 17
  • Exterior Features
    • Exterior Features: Porch-Wrap Around,Sidewalk,Porch,Wrap Around Deck,Gutters,Lighting
    • Exterior Siding: Brick
    • House Color: yellow brick
    • Roof: Slate

Listing Courtesy of Dawn Vittorio of New Haven Group, Inc.

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