79 Lyon Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 2,334
- Acres
- 0.12
- Year Built
- 1844
- Neighborhood
- Wooster Square
- Property Type
- 2 Family
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About This Home
Welcome to 79 Lyon Street, a charming two-family home nestled in New Haven's desirable Wooster Square neighborhood, just minutes from downtown! Offering a wonderful blend of historic character, generous living space, and investment potential, this property presents an excellent opportunity for both owner-occupants and investors alike. Each unit features three bedrooms, spacious living areas, and unique architectural details that reflect the home's timeless charm. From the beautiful hardwood floors and decorative fireplace to the classic woodwork and inviting layout, there's plenty of character throughout. The property also features a finished attic offering additional flexible space, along with a rare four-car garage providing exceptional parking, storage options and additional revenue. Conveniently located near downtown New Haven, Yale, local restaurants, shops, parks, and major commuter routes. Whether you're looking to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other or expand your investment portfolio, 79 Lyon Street offers versatility, location, and plenty of potential. Bring your vision and discover all this property has to offer.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- New Haven
- Neighborhood
- Wooster Square
- Property / Style
- Multi-Family · Units on different Floors
- Year Built
- 1844
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 2,334 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.12 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 4 garage · 4 total
- Property Taxes
- $13,690 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The New Haven Market
Multi-Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
70
52 under contract
Median List Price
$592,500
70 active listings
Median Closed Price
$500,000
296 sales
Median Days on Market
54
70 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$216
70 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.3%
296 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$775,000
vs $592,500 median
30.8% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$332
vs $216 median
53.7% above median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 54 days median
54 days fresher than median
Based on 70 active and 296 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of multi-family in New Haven. Source: SmartMLS · As of November 9, 2026.
Location
79 Lyon Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Nov 5, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,200
- Property Taxes$1,141
- Insurance$258
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- New Haven
- Neighborhood
- Wooster Square
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Multi-Family
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Style
- Units on different Floors
- Year Built
- 1844
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,334 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Basement Hook-Up(s)
- Basement
- FullStorageConcrete FloorFull With Hatchway
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.12 acres
- Zoning
- RM2
- Garage / Parking
- 4 garage spaces4 total parking spacesDetached GaragePavedOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivatePaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Blue
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- BlockConcrete
- Exterior Features
- SidewalkGuttersGarden Area
- Lot Description
- Level Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $13,690 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24218986
- MLS Status
- Active
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Data last updated on 11/9/2026 at 8:45 PM UTC.