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475 Whitney Avenue

New Haven, CT 06511
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SqFt6,284

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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 prohibitivel y 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.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,100,000

AD Id : 78457461

MLS Id : 24175040

Lot Size : 0.41 Acre

Living Area Size : 6,284

Year Built : 1884

County : New Haven

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  • Room Information

    Rooms Total: 17 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Features

    Elevator Appliances: Range, Oven, Electric Water Heater
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Forced Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1884 Building Area Total: 7467 Construction Materials: Brick, Frame Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 0.41 Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $2100000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 1246795 Annual Tax: $28741

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 17 Asphalt, Paved, Off Street, Private, Driveway

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
    Junior High School: Per Board of Ed
    Senior High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Location Information

    Direction: 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. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/27/2026 @ 08:00

MLS: 24175040 LISTED BY: Dawn Vittorio, New Haven Group, Inc SOURCE: SmartMLS

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