475 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

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475 Whitney Avenue,New Haven, CT 06511
$2,100,000
  • - Beds
  • - Baths
  • 7,467 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: dawn vittorio, steven inglese(203) 535-4091
Office: new haven group, inc(203) 773-3060
MLS#:24175040
Source:CT

Price summary

  • Price:$2,100,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$281.24

About this home

This 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 incls a detached rear structure (originally a garage, later converted to conference space) that could possibly be repositioned...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1884
  • Listing ID #:24175040
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 13, 2026 at 11:42 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Rooms Total:17
  • Kitchen Description:Oven/Range
  • Basement Description:Cooled, Full Basement, Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Walk-out
  • Living area:7,467 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Split System
  • Heating:Hot Air

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Slate
  • Year built:1884
  • Building area:7,467 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.41 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot, Level Lot
  • Architectural Style:Antique, Chateau
  • Construction Materials:Brick
  • Exterior Features:Gutters, Lighting, Porch, Porch-Wrap Around, Sidewalk, Wrap Around Deck

Schools

  • High school:Per Board of Ed
  • Middle school:Per Board of Ed
  • Elementary school:Per Board of Ed

Utilities

  • Water:Public Water Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,100,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$281.24
  • Tax amount:$28,741 (July 2025-June 2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Oven/Range
  • Amenities:Basketball Court, Commuter Bus, Elevator, Intercom, Park, Private School(s), Public Pool, Walk to Bus Lines

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:17
  • Parking description:Asphalt, Driveway, Off Street Parking, Paved, Private
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