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475 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511
4 Baths
8,699 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,699 sqft
Price per Sqft $241
MLS Listing ID 24173993
Full Baths 4
Year Built 1884
Annual Tax Amount $28,741
Lot Size 0.410 Acres
Property Description
475 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to restore & reposition one of New Haven's most architecturally significant properties into a signature residential asset. The building has been used by a prominent law firm since 1971. 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 can possibly be repositioned into 1 or 2 addtl 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. 475 Whitney is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive residences along Whitney Ave.
Location
State CT
County New Haven
Zoning RH1
Interior
Interior Features Elevator, Intercom
Heating Hot Air
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Parquet, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Plywood
Exterior
Exterior Feature Sidewalk, Gutters
Parking Features Paved, Parking Lot, Driveway
Utilities Available Electric, Gas Available
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer Connected
Water Public Water Connected
Listed by Dawn Vittorio • New Haven Group, Inc
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