279 Howard Avenue
New Haven, Connecticut 06519
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 3,535
- Acres
- 0.09
- Year Built
- 1910
- Property Type
- 2 Family
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About This Home
Investors, take note! This property presents a compelling opportunity for substantial equity growth. It's a large two-unit property with the potential to expand into a three-unit space, the 1st floor has the potentialfor 5 bedrooms and the 2nd and 3rd floor could potentialbe . The property boasts a new Navien gas heating system and is conveniently fenced in on one corner. Strategically situated near Yale University, Downtown New Haven, Wooster Square, Union Station, and Long Wharf's renowned Food Truck Paradise, this property enjoys prime location advantages. It's close to major employment centers, transportation hubs, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Additionally, it offers easy access to major highways like I-91, I-95, and Route 34.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- New Haven
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Multi-Family · Units on different Floors
- Year Built
- 1910
- Days on Market
- 53 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 3,535 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.09 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 total
- Property Taxes
- $6,714 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The New Haven Market
Multi-Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
68
52 under contract
Median List Price
$599,900
68 active listings
Median Closed Price
$490,000
308 sales
Median Days on Market
52
68 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$213
68 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.2%
308 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$379,900
vs $599,900 median
36.7% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$107
vs $213 median
49.8% below median
Days on Market
53 days
vs 52 days median
In line with median
Based on 68 active and 308 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of multi-family in New Haven. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 2, 2026.
Location
279 Howard Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 1, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,079
- Property Taxes$560
- Insurance$127
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- New Haven
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Multi-Family
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Style
- Units on different Floors
- Year Built
- 1910
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 3,535 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot WaterRadiator
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- Basement Hook-Up(s)
- Basement
- FullStorageFull With Hatchway
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.09 acres
- Zoning
- RM1
- Garage / Parking
- 2 total parking spacesDrivewayPrivate
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Blue
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Lot Description
- Level Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $6,714 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 53
- MLS #
- 24198036
- MLS Status
- Under Contract - Continue to Show
- Financing
- Renovation
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