39 Central Avenue
West Haven, Connecticut 06516
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1 | 1
- SqFt
- 1,426
- Acres
- 0.20
- Year Built
- 1952
- Neighborhood
- West Shore
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
This absolutely charming, bright, and lovingly maintained 2/3 BR property home in the desirable West Shore neighborhood has so much to offer anyone looking for a terrific home! The property has remained with a single-owner for more than 60 years. Located on a quiet street, just blocks from the beach and walking distance to parks and schools, this immaculate home has had many updates over the years, including a newer roof, siding, windows, furnace, a brand-new electrical service, and new appliances - which are included. All that's left is for you to add your finishing touches to make it your own. There is also flexibility in the layout: the large living room runs front to back, and boasts a cozy fireplace at one end, with room for a dining set on the other end, freeing up space for the formal dining room to be used as a first-floor den/family room. There are two bedrooms on the second floor, with an additional extra room, which would be a terrific office/nursery/hobby room. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy the coastal breezes and shade from the oversized, private screened back porch, which overlooks a level, treed backyard. A perfect spot for entertaining! And the additional 1/2 bath upstairs is spacious and allowing for a future shower install, without losing valuable bedroom space. Don't miss all this wonderful house has to offer.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- West Haven
- Neighborhood
- West Shore
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1952
- Days on Market
- 48 days
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 1,426 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.20 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 total
- Property Taxes
- $7,844 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The West Haven Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
45
52 under contract
Median List Price
$389,999
45 active listings
Median Closed Price
$387,500
290 sales
Median Days on Market
35
45 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$270
45 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.2%
290 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$364,900
vs $389,999 median
6.4% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$256
vs $270 median
5.2% below median
Days on Market
48 days
vs 35 days median
13 days longer than median
Based on 45 active and 290 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in West Haven. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
39 Central Avenue, West Haven, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,861
- Property Taxes$654
- Insurance$122
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- West Haven
- Neighborhood
- West Shore
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1952
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,426 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Seth G. Haley
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- West Haven
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalWasherElectric Dryer
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedFull With Hatchway
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Interior Features
- Cable - Available
- Additional Rooms
- Bonus Room
- Accessibility
- Ramps
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.20 acres
- Zoning
- R2
- Garage / Parking
- 2 total parking spacesPavedDrivewayPaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Taupe
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- ConcreteMasonry
- Exterior Features
- Porch-ScreenedPorch
- Lot Description
- TreedLevel Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $7,844 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 48
- MLS #
- 24182302
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
- Financing
- FHA,VA
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Data last updated on 7/28/2026 at 6:10 AM UTC.