181 Platt Avenue
West Haven, Connecticut 06516
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 2,504
- Acres
- 0.22
- Year Built
- 1920
- Neighborhood
- West Shore
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Private Tours Now Available! || Welcome to 181 Platt Avenue, a beautifully maintained, move-in ready 5-bedroom home offering the perfect combination of comfort, efficiency, and convenience. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a 5-year-old roof, owned solar panels for long-term energy savings, and a tankless on-demand hot water system, and an EV charging station. Inside, you'll find generous living space with plenty of room for a growing family, while the basement offers abundant storage to keep everything organized. Step outside to a spacious backyard featuring a large deck-perfect for summer barbecues, entertaining guests, or simply relaxing outdoors. Location is everything, and this home delivers. All schools are within a one-mile radius, with West Haven High School just a quarter mile away, making daily routines incredibly convenient. Situated in a well-established neighborhood, you'll enjoy quick access to shopping, restaurants, parks, major highways, and the beautiful West Haven Beach shoreline, offering the best of coastal living while remaining an easy commute to New Haven and beyond. Don't miss the opportunity to own a spacious, turnkey home in one of West Haven's most convenient locations!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- West Haven
- Neighborhood
- West Shore
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1920
- Days on Market
- 35 days
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 2,504 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.22 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 3 total
- Property Taxes
- $9,155 / 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
$450,000
vs $389,999 median
15.4% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$180
vs $270 median
33.3% below median
Days on Market
35 days
vs 35 days median
In line with 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
181 Platt Avenue, West Haven, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,294
- Property Taxes$763
- Insurance$150
- 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
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1920
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,504 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Edith E. Mackrille
- High
- West Haven
Interior
- Heating
- Steam
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry Location
- Main Floor
- Appliances
- Cook TopRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullStoragePartially FinishedLiveable SpaceConcrete Floor
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.22 acres
- Zoning
- R2
- Garage / Parking
- 3 total parking spacesPavedOff Street Parking
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Lot Description
- Level LotCleared
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $9,155 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 35
- MLS #
- 24185103
- MLS Status
- Active
- Financing
- FHA,VA
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Data last updated on 7/28/2026 at 6:01 AM UTC.