Prospect Hill
Neighborhood in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven County 06511
Victorian and Colonial styles with land on Prospect Street
Purchasing a home here means owning a piece of historic architecture, and despite being in the middle of the city, Prospect Hill properties tend to have generous yards and plenty of space between houses ? Borowski says up to an acre of land. For $550,000, buyers can invest in a three-bedroom Victorian with a modestly sized backyard, while spacious Colonial Revivals on sought-after streets reach up to $2 million. Condos and attached housing start at $300,000 here. “Very few homes are available in this neighborhood," Borowski says. Prospect Hill listings don’t stick around for more than a week or two before finding a new owner in this coveted community.
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City views from East Rock Park
For a spot of sun, Prospect Hill homeowners can walk to Edgerton Park to explore the historic estate, full of landscaped gardens, greenhouses, and early 1900s architecture. New Haven’s famed East Rock Park is next door, with some of the best views in the city. The sprawling green space is a hot spot for hikers and bikers looking for a scenic natural getaway that feels far away from city landscapes. The Farmington Canal Greenway trail runs past the opposite side of town, a paved tree-lined path extending 50 miles, a good way to get some exercise and get to know the city.
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Proximity to post-secondary schools
New Haven students can choose from the city’s varied selection of magnet or inter-district magnet, neighborhood, and charter schools to find the program best suited to their needs and interests. Families can apply for placement via a school choice process. Worthington Hooker School is in town, rated B on Niche, serving kids in K-8. Rising students might continue to the nearby Hillhouse High, rated C-minus, known for its Pre-AP Summit program, which prepares enrollees for higher learning. Prospect Hill may be best known for its proximity to post-secondary schools like Yale University, ranked number 5 on US News and World Report’s Best Colleges list, and touted for its world-class programming across a wide range of disciplines. Albertus Magnus College is also in town, New England’s most diverse Catholic College.Car-free commutes with CT Transit and State Street Station
With sidewalk-lined roads and biking infrastructure, it’s easy to get around car-free from Prospect Hill. Yale University is the top regional employer among prominent healthcare companies and law firms. Prospect Hill locals are minutes from Interstate 91, and CT Transit buses make stops along the main roads for non-driving commuters. Locals can also hop on a train from the nearby State Street Station, shuttling riders to and from New York, making several stops along the way.Walking-distance to State Street
Dining out is a way of life in Prospect Hill ? it's part of the appeal of living in such a walkable part of New Haven. Poppy's Coffee and Kitchen is the go-to for a morning pick-me-up, and locals continue a few blocks east to pick up prepared food at corner stores like the popular Nica’s Market, a long-standing spot known for its Italian fare. Bars and restaurants also line the area’s busy State Street, a pedestrian-friendly commercial corridor with a cozy Main Street-style layout lined with awninged storefronts. Stop and Shop is the closest grocer, and Downtown New Haven is just over a mile away for more culture and nightlife.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wojtek Borowski
Wojtek Borowski
Pearce Real Estate
(475) 234-4250
220 Total Sales
33 in Prospect Hill
$165K - $2.2M Price Range
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Jennifer D'Amato
Jennifer D'Amato
Real Broker CT, LLC
(475) 224-4727
142 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$329,000 Price
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Christopher Reid
Christopher Reid
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(475) 265-6047
57 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$280,000 Price
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David Brewster
David Brewster
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(224) 479-1612
42 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Hill
$660,000 Price
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Jack Thomas
Jack Thomas
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(888) 402-6396
39 Total Sales
3 in Prospect Hill
$363K - $1.1M Price Range
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Khaliq Brown
Khaliq Brown
CLMA Realty
(833) 910-1439
17 Total Sales
2 in Prospect Hill
$195K - $2.1M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Saint Ronan Dog Park
- Dog Park
Edgerton Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
East Rock Park
Marsh Botanical Garden
- Botanical Gardens
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Farnam Memorial Gardens
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
- Botanical Gardens
Bassett Street Community Garden
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Prospect Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Prospect Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prospect Hill, New Haven sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect Hill, New Haven over the last 12 months is $740,000, up 89% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$424,900
Median Sale Price
$740,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,400,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$412,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
-4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
89%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$347
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
516
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,759
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,036
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,231
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
719
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
645
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,970 - $3,280 per month
- Winchester Lofts
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 515+ Sq Ft
- 275 Winchester Ave
- New Haven, CT
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$2,500 - $3,400 per month
- Townhouse for Rent
- 2-3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 682 Whitney Ave
- New Haven, CT
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,166
Median Age
30
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,279
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,994
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
75.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
59.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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