44 Taylor Place
Branford, Connecticut 06405
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 1,945
- Acres
- 0.23
- Year Built
- 1925
- Neighborhood
- Short Beach
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Experience elevated coastal living in this exceptional Short Beach residence, where sophisticated design, premium amenities and remarkable efficiency come together in a truly special offering. Ideally located just a short stroll from the beach and outside the flood zone, this beautifully updated home backs to serene parkland, creating a private and picturesque setting. At the heart of the home is an impressive chef's kitchen showcasing soaring cathedral ceilings with skylights, granite countertops, a generous island, open shelving, expansive pantry and professional-grade Viking 6-burner plus griddle range complemented by a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Architectural details including graceful plaster walls and arches, a gas fireplace and custom built-in bookcases bring warmth and timeless character to the interiors. Exceptional improvements include a 2022 roof with capped gutters, owned solar panels with EV-charger wiring, 2024 two-zone ducted heat pumps for heating and cooling, a 2021 gas combi boiler with tankless hot water, and a whole-house gas generator with transferable warranty through 2031. Outdoors, lush perennial gardens, herbs, raspberries and dedicated vegetable gardens surround a fenced yard and newly replaced 2025 deck, creating an inviting private retreat. Additional refinements include upgraded 220 electrical service and wiring, electronic locks, app-controlled security, Merino wool carpeting, premium Hunter Douglas energy-efficient shades, 2024 garage doors, upgrade
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Branford
- Neighborhood
- Short Beach
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Other
- Year Built
- 1925
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 1,945 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage · 4 total
- Property Taxes
- $7,800 / Annually
- HOA Fee
- $65 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Branford Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
40
31 under contract
Median List Price
$732,000
40 active listings
Median Closed Price
$590,000
169 sales
Median Days on Market
45
40 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$365
40 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
169 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$787,000
vs $732,000 median
7.5% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$405
vs $365 median
11.0% above median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 45 days median
45 days fresher than median
Based on 40 active and 169 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Branford. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 15, 2026.
Location
44 Taylor Place, Branford, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Aug 13, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,050
- Property Taxes$650
- Insurance$262
- HOA$5
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Branford
- Neighborhood
- Short Beach
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Other
- Year Built
- 1925
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,945 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- John B. Sliney
- High
- Branford
Interior
- Heating
- Heat PumpHot AirSolar
- Heat Fuel
- ElectricNatural Gas
- Cooling
- DuctlessHeat Pump
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- Main
- Appliances
- Gas RangeConvection OvenMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorSubzeroIcemakerDishwasherDisposalWasherElectric Dryer
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedSump PumpStorageHatchway AccessInterior AccessConcrete Floor
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - Pre-wiredSecurity System
- Additional Rooms
- Mud Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Zoning
- B
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage space4 total parking spacesDetached GaragePavedDrivewayPrivatePaved
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterBeach RightsWater CommunityAccess
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Shingle
- Color
- Shingle
- Roof
- Asphalt ShingleGable
- Foundation
- ConcreteStone
- Exterior Features
- Porch-ScreenedPorchDeckGuttersLightingCovered DeckStone WallFrench DoorsPatio
- Lot Description
- Fence - PartialFence - RailFence - Chain LinkDryClearedHistoric District
HOA / Association
- Fee
- $65 / Annually
- Amenities
- Bocci CourtParkPlayground/Tot Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $7,800 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24199010
- MLS Status
- Active
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Co-Listed By
John Guarino
Coldwell Banker Realty
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