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Fair Haven Heights offers walkability and waterfront homes
East of the Quinnipiac River lies Fair Haven Heights, a neighborhood established in the 18th century as an oystering village that has grown into a residential community appreciated for its waterfront properties, walkability and proximity to Yale University and downtown New Haven. “It’s very centrally located,” says Kayla Dayle, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty New Haven who grew up in New Haven. “You’re moments away from downtown and you get access to everything that’s there without all the congestion of being in the city.”
Known for its walkability and scenic river views, Fair Haven Heights offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from downtown.
Yale University is a short walk from Fair Haven Heights.
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Colonial Revival, Cape Cod and condos throughout the neighborhood
“The Heights,” as it is known locally, offers a mix of housing styles, including Cape Cod, Colonial Revival, bungalows, New Traditional and a few historic Victorians and American Foursquares. Homes away from the river often feature grassy front yards and backyards lined with tall trees. The yards get smaller closer to the river, but what residents give up in square footage, they get in river access. “The homes are a big draw,” Dayle says. “A lot of them are big. You get more bang for your buck.”
Sidewalks line the streets throughout the neighborhood, which gives residents the ability to walk to parks and restaurants. Prices range from around $250,000 to $425,000 for single family homes and from $200,000 to around $300,000 for two-bedroom condos. Regarding crime, the neighborhood scores 6 out of 10 on the CAP Index, two points higher than the national average. This is due to scores of 9 in homicide and 7’s in sexual assault, assault with a weapon and robbery.
You will find well-maintained Cape Cods in Fair Haven Heights.
Charming Victorian style homes can be found in the Fair Haven Heights neighborhood.
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Nearby Downtown New Haven is a shopping and dining destination
Residents head just outside the neighborhood for New Haven-style “apizza” at local favorites Modern Apizza and Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana. Other dining options include Fabi’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop, which serves Puerto Rican cuisine, and popular fast-food chains like Taco Bell and KFC. Residents pick up essentials at Walmart, groceries at Aldi. More shopping is available near Interstate 95, including a few big box stores like Home Depot and T.J. Maxx. Nearby downtown New Haven has dozens of local boutiques and national retailers like L.L. Bean and Urban Outfitters.
Locals enjoy authentic New Haven style “a-pizza" at Ziggy's in Fair Haven Heights.
Fabi’s Restaurant and Coffee Shop serves authentic Puerto Rican dishes in Fair Haven Heights.
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Boating, hiking and golfing are popular outdoor activities
Fair Haven Heights offers many ways to get outside in nature, whether by water or land. Quarry Park offers hiking and Fairmont Park has two baseball fields and a community garden. The Quinnipiac River and nearby Lake Saltonstall are popular for boating and fishing. Boaters can join the Waucoma Yacht Club. Golfers tee off at Alling Memorial Golf Club off Eastern Street, a neighborhood fixture since 1929.
Quarry Park is known for the dinosaur fossils discovered there in the 19th century.
Golfing is a popular pastime for locals, with several scenic courses just a short drive from Fair Haven Heights.
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Public schools offer magnet options and career-themed programs
New Haven Public Schools serves the community, earns a C-plus on Niche and offers school choice options through its magnet program. Kids typically attend C-minus-rated Ross Woodward School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade, and B-minus-rated Wilbur Cross High. The high school offers career-themed academies including a culinary program; Academy of Arts, Media and Public Service; and Academy of Design, Innovation and Industry. Families considering private education have their pick from several faith-based and preparatory schools.
Area kids often start their education at Ross Woodward, a C-rated magnet school serving K-8.
From there, they head to Wilbur Cross High School, which has a B-minus rating.
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The city’s annual events include Cocktail Week and holiday festivities
Residents gather for the city’s many events, including New Haven Cocktail Week in September, which features tastings from local bars and restaurants, and a full roster of Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa festivities in December.
Interstates are nearby, CTtransit buses stop in the neighborhood
Most residents get downtown by car, bike or the city’s bus service, CTtransit. Interstates 91 and 95 are nearby, which connect to neighboring communities. The Tweed New Haven Airport is about 3 miles from the neighborhood and Hartford is about 40.
Fair Haven Heights residents enjoy the Quinnipiac River and several historical bridges.
CT Transit buses help residents get around Fair Haven Heights, with many stops throughout.
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On average, homes in Fair Haven Heights, New Haven sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Fair Haven Heights, New Haven over the last 12 months is $265,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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