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181 Platt Avenue

West Haven, Connecticut 06516

ACTIVE$450,000
Beds
5
Baths
3
SqFt
2,504
Acres
0.22
Year Built
1920
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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

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

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$3,207

per 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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Listed By

Kostas Travisano

(407) 961-0202

Sailpoint Property Group

(203) 314-3890

This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

The IDX display contains information sourced from SmartMLS, Inc. as of 7/28/2026. This information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing or leasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS, the listing broker, the listing agent, or Matt Caiola. Buyers and tenants should independently verify all information that matters to their decision.

Map locations may be approximate. Any offer of compensation, if applicable, is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. ©2026 Smart MLS, Inc. All rights reserved.

Data last updated on 7/28/2026 at 6:01 AM UTC.