1287 Howard Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 2,937
- Acres
- 0.08
- Year Built
- 1934
- Property Type
- 2 Family

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About This Home
Highest& Best WED 12 NOON, July 29th 2026! Welcome to 1287 Howard Avenue, a beautifully maintained two-family home featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a versatile finished in-law-style suite, three private entrances, and the flexibility to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other. Offering approximately 2,937 square feet of living space, this property is designed for today's owner-occupants and investors alike. The first and second floor apartments each feature spacious two-bedroom layouts with walk-in closets, bright living rooms, formal dining rooms with beautiful hardwood floors, and full bathrooms. The finished third floor offers a versatile in-law-style suite with two bedrooms and a full bathroom, creating the perfect space for extended family, guests, a home office, recreation, or expanded living when combined with the second-floor apartment. Pride of ownership is evident throughout with major improvements including a newer roof, replacement windows, furnace, and hot water heater, providing peace of mind for years to come. Outside, enjoy an oversized backyard with ample off-street parking and outdoor space perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Ideally located on the edge of the desirable Brooklawn neighborhood, you're just 6 minutes from Fairfield Metro Station and 8 minutes from Bridgeport Station, with express Metro-North service to Grand Central Terminal in approximately 70 minutes. Convenient a
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Bridgeport
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Multi-Family · Units on different Floors
- Year Built
- 1934
- Days on Market
- 9 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 2,937 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.08 acres
- Property Taxes
- $8,241 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Bridgeport Market
Multi-Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
65
62 under contract
Median List Price
$660,000
65 active listings
Median Closed Price
$590,000
259 sales
Median Days on Market
29
65 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$226
65 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
259 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$579,900
vs $660,000 median
12.1% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$197
vs $226 median
12.8% below median
Days on Market
9 days
vs 29 days median
20 days fresher than median
Based on 65 active and 259 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of multi-family in Bridgeport. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
1287 Howard Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,957
- Property Taxes$687
- Insurance$193
- 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
- Multi-Family
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Style
- Units on different Floors
- Year Built
- 1934
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,937 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Laundry
- Common Laundry Area
- Laundry Location
- second floorfront room
- Basement
- FullUnfinished
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.08 acres
- Zoning
- RC
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Light Blue
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Masonry
- Lot Description
- City ViewsLevel Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $8,241 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 9
- MLS #
- 24192402
- MLS Status
- Active
- Financing
- FHA,VA,CHFA
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