The historic Samuel Wadsworth House sits gracefully on Wooster Square Park. This gem of a home has seen many transitions and now awaits your personal touch to make it your own. A legal four-family home is currently configured as a three-family residence in which the lower and upper rear apartments can either serve as income producers or be incorporated into the main house. The rear lower studio and upper rear one-bedroom apartments have easily covered the property taxes. The main house boasts substantial living space on three floors, with generously sized living, dining, and family rooms. Hardwood floors throughout and large windows overlook the park, beautiful yard and gardens. Multiple rooms on the second and third floors are perfect for bedrooms, laundry, and office space. The home must be owner occupied and there is a restriction that the garden areas must remain as yard and gardens. In the Yale Homebuyers Program for qualified Yale Univ Employees.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1817
Living Area: 4,458 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Seabury Hill REALTORS
Office Phone: (203) 562-1220
Listing Agent: Cheryl Szczarba
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Private Pool: No
Parking Information:
Attached Garage: No
Parking: None, Off Street Parking
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Fencing, Level, Historic
Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling: None
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Chapel Street to Wooster Place to Greene St to Academy Street (#8).
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,099,000
Price Per SqFt: $247/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $20,623
Tax Year: 2021
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Nearby Schools
5
/10
Strong School Kg
69 Grand Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.51 miles
Public District Grades KG-3
4
/10
Lincoln-Bassett School
130 Bassett St
Distance between this listing and this school1.95 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
6
/10
Forest School
95 Burwell Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.65 miles
Public District Grades PK-4
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
511 Chapel St
Distance between this listing and this school0.21 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-8
4
/10
John S. Martinez School
100 James St
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-8
2
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Clemente Leadership Academy
360 Columbus Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.05 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Nearby Schools
4
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Elm City College Preparatory School
240 Greene St
Distance between this listing and this school0.15 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-12
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High School In The Community
176 Water St
Distance between this listing and this school0.19 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
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Cooperative High School
177 College St
Distance between this listing and this school0.58 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,529. Most New Haven, CT residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8 Academy St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 8 Academy St property is $1,099,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 8 Academy St is a house located in New Haven, Connecticut, 06511.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 8 Academy St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $20,623 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 8 Academy St has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 8 Academy St is 4,458 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 8 Academy St is 1817.
This home is located at 8 Academy St in New Haven, CT and zip code 06511 in the Wooster Square / Mill River neighborhood. This 4,458 square foot home, which was built in 1817, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 24, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,099,000.
Over 24 listings were sold over their listed price in September 2024 in New Haven, CT. In the same period over 16 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in New Haven, CT decreased by 5.3% between August 2024 and September 2024.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.