81 Melrose Drive - New Haven, CT

$359,900

Beds

2.00

Baths

1,500

SqFt

0.18

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $369,900, the price was last adjusted to $359,900 on January 27, 2026, a –$10,000 (2.7%) change, approximately 0 days ago. This property has been on the market for approximately 116 days. MLS reports 19 Days on Market (DOM) before it went under contract.

81 Melrose Drive, New Haven, CT is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,500 square foot home built in 1952 , featuring colonial architecture.

This home is within the New Haven school district. Local, with nearby schools including Per Board of Ed.

MLS #: 24131185

Offered Price: $359,900

Residence Type: Single Family

Architectural Style: Colonial

Living Area: 1,500 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.18 Acres

Neighborhood: N/A

County: New Haven

Year Built: 1952

Design & Construction: Frame

Heating: Baseboard,Hot Air

Cooling: Ceiling Fans,Window Unit

Garage Spaces: 0

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $240

Estimated Tax: $4,832

Days on Market: 19

$279,000

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$539,900

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300 Foxon Hill Road, East Haven

Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Not specified

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane

Fuel Type: Baseboard, Hot Air

Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground

Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Window Unit

Hot Water System: Tankless Hotwater

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $240 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $122,640

Estimated Tax: $4,832

Architectural Style: Colonial

Design & Construction: Frame

Residence Type: Single Family

Year Constructed: 1952

Living Area: 1,500 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.18 Acres

Fuel: Electric,Propane

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Active Listings: 326

Average Price: $103,984

Average DOM: 19 days

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Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2 full bath Colonial, perfectly situated on a charming level lot in a quiet, highly desirable neighborhood. Every detail of this home has been thoughtfully designed and finished to perfection. Step inside to find a spacious layout featuring fresh vinyl plank flooring throughout, stunning cabinetry with granite countertops, brand-new stainless steel appliances, and modern, stylish fixtures. Both bathrooms boast clean, contemporary finishes, including a beautifully tiled shower. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is truly massive, offering ample space and comfort, accompanied by three additional sizable bedrooms. Fresh paint throughout creates a bright and inviting atmosphere, making the home completely move-in ready. Energy-efficient baseboard heating and an on-demand tankless hot water heater provide modern comfort and convenience. This home blends timeless Colonial charm with tasteful, modern upgrades-designed to impress and ready for its brand-new owner.

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Water Proximity Detected: This property exhibits indicators suggesting nearby or referenced water features

Location Analysis:

Water features noted

Water Proximity:

Near water body

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.2 acres

Water Indicators Found:

Water-related features referenced in listing details

Recommendations:

Professional flood assessment advised
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Risk Level: Moderate

Property near water bodies. Consider flood insurance.

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Amenity Access Summary

Dining & Café Access: Low to Moderate
Daily Services: Limited
Recreational Space: Limited Nearby

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Homes For Sale

$103,984

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Baseboard,Hot Air • Electric,Propane • Ceiling Fans,Window Unit • Public Water Connected water

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding

Roof Type: Asphalt Shingle

Foundation: Concrete

Driveway: Private,Paved

Garage: Paved,Driveway

Parking: 6 Total

Utilities: Water: Public Water Connected

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