475 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
- $2,100,000
- 7,467
- SqFt
- List Price
- $2,100,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 24175040
- Year Built
- 1884
- Style
- Historic Antique, Chateau
- Acres
- 0.41
- Living Area
- 7,467
- Neighborhood
- East Rock
Property Description
This spectacular building is currently an office owned & occupied by a prominent law firm since 1971. 475 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to restore & reposition one of New Haven's most architecturally significant properties into a signature residential asset. Originally constructed as a grand private residence in 1896, the building is ideally suited for conversion back to a luxury single-family estate or redevelopment from the current office configuration as a boutique multi-family or condominium offering. The structure's scale, craftsmanship & layout-featuring expansive rooms, high ceilings & formal entertaining spaces lend themselves naturally to residential reuse. The architectural details including the yellow venetian brick & copper gutters & flashing make this prohibitively expensive to replicate today. In addition to the main residence the property includes a detached rear structure (originally a garage, later converted to conference space) that could possibly be repositioned into 1 or 2 additional residential units, guest accommodations or accessory dwelling space creating meaningful added value & flexibility. The current site configuration includes a large, paved parking area which offers a unique opportunity to reclaim a portion of the grounds for landscaped lawns, private outdoor space & a formal residential driveway restoring the property's original estate-like setting while maintaining functional access.
Additional Information
- Taxes
- $28,741
- Lot Size
- 17,859
- Interior Features
- Elevator, Intercom
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Cooling System Type
- Ductless Mini-Split
- Water Source
- Public
- Appliances
- Range
- Fireplaces
- 3
- Basement
- Full, Heated, Finished, Interior Entry, Walkout, Full
- Exterior Features
- Porch-Wrap Around, Sidewalk, Porch, Deck, Lighting
- Parking Spaces
- 17
- Elementary School
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle School
- Per Board of Ed
- High School
- Per Board of Ed
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Listing courtesy of Dawn Vittorio from New Haven Group, Inc. (203) 535-4091 (203) 773-3060
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