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#24094825, Lawrence Madow, Listing Office: Calcagni Real Estate
#24093319·
Listing office: William Raveis Real Estate·
Listing agent: Gail Robinson·
Listing office phone: (203) 255-6841
$429,900 List price
197 Willard St New Haven, CT 06515
$5,105
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,921 sqft
0.1 acres
$224 / sqft
House
Property details
About 197 Willard St
Located on a tree-lined street in Westville, this charming and updated 1890's Colonial is filled with original woodwork including custom wood inlaid floors, detailed millwork, and even a dining room with a fireplace. Current owner renovations include: 30 year roof with plywood sheathing (2009), gutters (2009), steam boiler heating system with service contract (2008), gas hot water tank (2025), 28 double-paned replacement windows with transferrable warranty (2017), exterior and interior repainted, removal of clawfoot tub and replacement with glass-sided walk-in shower, and updated combination half bath/laundry room. Covered porches in front and back allow protected entry in rain and snow. The original front door provides a charming entry to the large foyer with staircase along left and living room to the right. The living room has a large bay window, custom inlaid hardwood floor, and 9' ceilings. It opens to the dining room with 9' ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. double sink, butcher block and tile counters and backsplash, and a combination laundry room/half bath. Three spacious bedrooms with 9' ceilings and hardwood floors plus renovated full bathroom upstairs. Walk-up attic with finished room with closet, and unfinished storage area. Unfinished basement with newer mechanicals and interior as well as bulkhead access. Patio, terraced back yard, and three car detached garage complete this spacious, historic home.
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingRadiant, Steam
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,921 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.13 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingDetached Garage, Off Street Parking, Driveway
MLS #24093319
Garage3 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking, Driveway
- Exterior: Sidewalk, Porch, Gutters, Covered Deck, Stone Wall, Patio
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Radiant, Steam
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $429,900
- Price/SqFt: $223
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,365
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Fountain to Forest to Willard or Mckinley to Willard
- Year Built: 1890
- Living Area: 1,921 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
- MLS Number: 24093319
- Office Name: William Raveis Real Estate
- Office Phone: (203) 255-6841
- Office Email: gail5@optonline.net
- Listing Agent: Gail Robinson
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2005 | Home Sold | $290,000 |
| Dec 21, 1999 | Home Sold | $135,000 |
| Oct 29, 1997 | Home Sold | $93,000 |
| Jul 23, 1993 | Home Sold | $80,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,280 | $8,365 |
| 2023 | $217,280 | $8,083 |
| 2022 | $217,280 | $8,637 |
| 2021 | $173,530 | $7,614 |
| 2020 | $173,530 | $7,614 |
| 2019 | $173,530 | $7,458 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Public Magnet PK-4
0.8 mi
•69 Farnham Ave
6
Forest Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.9 mi
•95 Burwell Rd
4
Lincoln - Bassett Community School
Public District PK-6
1.9 mi
•130 Bassett St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,507. Typical income of New Haven, CT residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
71%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
40%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Continuing Education Courses
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Banana Republic
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Qdoba
Sonic
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Infiniti
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Alternative
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 197 Willard St
The listing price of 197 Willard St property is $429,900.
The property 197 Willard St is a house located in New Haven, Connecticut, 06515.
Active Listing: 197 Willard St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 197 Willard St are: Barack H. Obama Magnet University School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Forest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lincoln - Bassett Community School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mauro - Sheridan Interdistrict Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edgewood Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Common Ground High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), James Hillhouse High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Eli Whitney Technical High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,365 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 4, 2005 for $290,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 197 Willard St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 197 Willard St is 1,921 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 197 Willard St is 1890.
This home is located at 197 Willard St in New Haven, CT and zip code 06515 in the Westville neighborhood. This 1,921 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $429,900.
While more than 28 listings in New Haven, CT in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 10 listings sold at asking price, and more than 22 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in New Haven, CT increased by 2.2% between March and April 2025.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.