5 Florence Street
West Haven, Connecticut 06516
Reduced from $500,000
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4
- SqFt
- 3,595
- Acres
- 0.16
- Year Built
- 1910
- Neighborhood
- Allingtown
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Rare opportunity to own this spacious and well-maintained Colonial offering approximately 3,500 square feet of versatile living space in the heart of West Haven, Allingtown neighborhood. Featuring 6 bedrooms, an office, and 4 full bathrooms, this unique home offers an exceptionally flexible floor plan ideal for multigenerational living, extended family, in-law living, guest accommodations, or today's evolving lifestyle needs. A shared foyer provides access to two separate living areas, each with its own separate interior entrance, kitchen, two-level layout, laundry area, and private deck, providing exceptional flexibility and functionality. Additional features include natural gas heat with three gas furnaces, abundant natural light, generously sized rooms, and a fenced backyard. Ideally located just minutes from Yale New Haven Hospital, the University of New Haven, West Haven beaches, downtown New Haven, the West Haven Train Station, shopping, restaurants, I-95, Route 1, and Route 34. A rare combination of size, versatility, and location.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- West Haven
- Neighborhood
- Allingtown
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1910
- Days on Market
- 20 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4 full
- Living Area
- 3,595 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 total
- Property Taxes
- $9,999 / 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
$474,800
vs $389,999 median
21.7% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$132
vs $270 median
51.1% below median
Days on Market
20 days
vs 35 days median
15 days fresher 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
5 Florence Street, West Haven, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,421
- Property Taxes$833
- Insurance$158
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- West Haven
- Neighborhood
- Allingtown
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1910
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 3,595 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 756 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- Lower LevelMain LevelUpper Level
- Laundry Location
- 1st floor3rd floorand outside room.
- Appliances
- Electric CooktopOven/RangeRefrigerator
- Basement
- FullHeatedFully FinishedHatchway AccessWalk-outFull With Walk-Out
- In-Law Apartment
- YesLower LevelFirst Floor
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Zoning
- R2
- Garage / Parking
- 1 total parking spaceDrivewayPrivate
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Beige
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- BalconyShedWrap Around DeckDeckPatio
- Lot Description
- Level LotSloping Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $9,999 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 20
- MLS #
- 24189822
- MLS Status
- Under Contract - Continue to Show
- Financing
- FHA,VA,CHFA,Renovation,USDA
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