178 Linen Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,120
- Acres
- 0.16
- Year Built
- 1867
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Investors, builders, and first-time homebuyers alike, welcome to this incredible opportunity in Bridgeport's Hollow neighborhood. This 3-bedroom home is a true diamond in the rough, offering the perfect chance to build equity, renovate, or create your ideal home. Enter into the spacious eat-in kitchen, complete with a gas range and plenty of room for cooking and dining. The kitchen flows into a large living room featuring durable vinyl flooring, creating a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The basement offers valuable bonus space that can be used as a playroom, home office, gym, workshop, or additional living area. Outside, the large, level backyard provides endless possibilities. Expand the home, create an outdoor retreat, or simply enjoy the open space. A detached garage adds even more versatility and is currently being used for storage, with plenty of room for a vehicle, workshop, or hobby space. Recent updates include a boiler approximately 5 years old and a hot water heater approximately 2 years old. Conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and major commuter routes, this property offers tremendous potential at an attractive value. Don't miss the chance to make this home your next investment or personal residence!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Bridgeport
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1867
- Days on Market
- 42 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full
- Living Area
- 1,120 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage
- Property Taxes
- $3,440 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Bridgeport Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
59
83 under contract
Median List Price
$459,000
59 active listings
Median Closed Price
$410,000
403 sales
Median Days on Market
38
59 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$273
59 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
403 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$299,000
vs $459,000 median
34.9% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$267
vs $273 median
In line with median
Days on Market
42 days
vs 38 days median
4 days longer than median
Based on 59 active and 403 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Bridgeport. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
178 Linen Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,525
- Property Taxes$287
- Insurance$100
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Bridgeport
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1867
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,120 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Gas In Street
- Cooling
- None
- Appliances
- Gas RangeRefrigerator
- Basement
- PartialUnfinishedStoragePartial With Walk-Out
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Zoning
- RC
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage spaceDetached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Wood
- Color
- Gray
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Block
- Exterior Features
- DeckStone Wall
- Lot Description
- Interior LotLevel LotOpen Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $3,440 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 42
- MLS #
- 24183001
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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