137 Lake Street
West Haven, Connecticut 06516
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,346
- Acres
- 0.14
- Year Built
- 1951
- Neighborhood
- West Shore
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully updated, freshly painted, center hall Cape with coastal flair, featuring a dormered rear second floor and water views from your front yard; all just a short walk to West Haven's stunning beaches. The main level showcases hardwood floors throughout, an inviting living room with a see-through gas fireplace, and bay window. Adjacent to the living room, a formal dining room with gorgeous custom built in cabinets and granite countertops. From the dining room you have access to the beautiful eat in kitchen with breakfast bar, white cabinetry, ceramic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and tastefully installed wall to ceiling wainscoting. Down the hall, an office/bedroom with see-through gas fireplace and beautifully updated full bath with shower/tub, ceramic tile, wainscoting and granite countertop vanity. Upstairs boasts hardwood floors throughout, 2 nicely sized bedrooms, an updated full bath and the bright primary bedroom with double closets and plenty of room for a king size bed! The full basement provides generous storage space with great potential for future finishing. Outside, enjoy an oversized Trex deck that overlooks your meticulously maintained fenced in yard, and a convenient outdoor shower for after long beach days. Don't miss this prime West Shore location-beach days, waterfront walks, a quick drive to vibrant restaurants, and only minutes from Milford, West Haven's downtown, train station, Yale, New Haven and major interstates!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- West Haven
- Neighborhood
- West Shore
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1951
- Days on Market
- 48 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 1,346 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.14 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total
- Property Taxes
- $9,013 / 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
$445,000
vs $389,999 median
14.1% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$331
vs $270 median
22.6% above 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
137 Lake Street, West Haven, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,269
- Property Taxes$751
- Insurance$148
- 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
- 1951
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,346 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- West Haven
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- Basement
- Appliances
- Gas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullStorageWalk-outConcrete FloorFull With Walk-Out
- In-Law Apartment
- No
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.14 acres
- Zoning
- R2
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total parking spacesPavedOff Street ParkingDrivewayPaved
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterBeach RightsView
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Gray
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- ShedDeckGuttersGarden AreaLighting
- Lot Description
- Water View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $9,013 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 48
- MLS #
- 24180050
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
- Financing
- FHA,VA,CHFA
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Data last updated on 7/28/2026 at 6:10 AM UTC.