Property Description
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 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.
Features
- Heating System:
- Hot Air
- Cooling System:
- Split System
- Basement:
- Full, Fully Finished, Full With Walk-out, Heated, Interior Access, Walk-out, Cooled
- Appliances Included:
- Oven/range
- Driveway Type:
- Asphalt, Paved, Private
- Foundation Type:
- Stone
- Heat Fuel Type:
- Electric
- Exterior Features:
- Porch, Gutters, Wrap Around Deck, Porch-wrap Around, Lighting, Sidewalk
- Exterior Siding:
- Brick
- Interior Features:
- Elevator, Intercom
- Fireplaces Total:
- 3
- Parking Total Spaces:
- 17
- Hot Water Description:
- Electric, Domestic
- Lot Description:
- Level Lot, Corner Lot
- Water Source:
- Public Water Connected
Address Map
- Street:
- Whitney
- Street Number:
- 475
- Floor Number:
- 0
- Longitude:
- W73° 5′ 0.2”
- Latitude:
- N41° 19′ 24.7”
MLS Addon
- Office Name:
- New Haven Group, Inc
- Agent Name:
- Dawn Vittorio
- List Agent MLSID:
- VITTORIDA
- List Office MLSID:
- NEHG30
- Tax Year:
- July 2025-June 2026
- Directions:
- I-91 North and South, Exit 6. Right onto Willow Street. House is the last house on Willow St, corner of Willow and Whitney Ave. Last driveway on left side of Willow St.
- Elementary School:
- Per Board of Ed
- High School:
- Per Board of Ed
- Intermediate School:
- Per Board of Ed
- HOA Fee Amount:
- $0
- Parcel Number:
- 1246795
- Property Tax:
- $28,741
- Zoning:
- RH1
Single Family For Sale
475 Whitney, New Haven, 06511
0 Bedrooms
0 Bathrooms
7,467 Sqft
$2,100,000
Listing ID #24175040
Basic Details
- Property Type :
- Single Family For Sale
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 24175040
- Price :
- $2,100,000
- Bedrooms :
- 0
- Baths Total :
- 0
- Bathrooms :
- 0
- Half Bathrooms :
- 0
- Square Footage :
- 7,467 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1884
- Lot Area :
- 0.41 Acre
- City:
- New Haven
- Zipcode:
- 06511
- Style :
- Antique,Chateau
Agent info
RE/MAX Right Choice
43 South Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
- Ben Keeney
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- 203-313-0013
- 866-886-0013
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