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Peaceful West Haven neighborhood on the Long Island Sound
Although part of West Haven, the West Shore feels like a community of its own. Overlooking the sparkling Long Island Sound, this Connecticut neighborhood has cozy, coastal cottages neatly lining its suburban streets. Locals can walk down the West Shore's shaded blocks to the peaceful water, and though this established community's coastal location feels like a reprieve from nearby city life, commuters enjoy several options; New Haven is just 6 miles away, and the town's nearby train station takes riders to New York City in under 2 hours.
Renovated coastal cottages overlooking the water
According to Wayne Hugendubel, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and West Haven native, West Shore was the first neighborhood in West Haven to see a home sold for over $1 million. That said, although home prices in West Shore tend to lean higher than other parts of the town, the vast majority of properties in this neighborhood still sell for between $300,000 and $600,000. Cottages, some facing the water, and common suburban homes like ranches and bilevels, are popular styles. "A lot of these were built back in the day as cottages and have been renovated to year-round homes," Hugendubel says. He notes that West Shore saw most of its development between the 1950s and '80s.
Coastal homes in West Shore are surprisingly affordable compared to various other CT coastal towns.
As you move further inland property sizes increase in West Shore.
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Public beach accesses throughout town
The shoreline of the Long Island Sound offers plentiful recreation in the West Shore, with Prospect Beach among several public accesses. Popular activities include kite flying, paddleboarding and laying out on the sand. Just east, Savin Rock Park and Bradley Point Park have more public running paths, bocce ball courts and a playground overlooking the sound's cool, blue water. West Shore locals come together for community events like the Savin Rock Festival, a waterfront carnival in July, and the West Haven Summer Concert Series, which features a diverse lineup of local artists on the town's green.
Recreation and waterfront access are important to West Shore residents and make up a large portion of the local lifestyle.
Savin Rock Park offers a ton of recreation opportunities and plenty of space for quiet reflection.
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A fully renovated high school serves all of West Haven
Students living in the West Shore neighborhood may begin at Edith E. Mackrille Elementary School, which has a B-plus from Niche. Students from all six of the town's elementary schools continue to C-plus-rated May V. Carrigan Intermediate School for fifth and sixth grades and B-minus-rated Harry M. Bailey Middle School for seventh and eighth grades. Students graduate from B-minus-rated West Haven High School. The high school was completely renovated between 2018 and 2021. The $130 million project included new STEM classrooms and labs, a media center, an auditorium and more. "It was a total renovation. It's absolutely gorgeous, state-of-the-art," Hugendubel says.
The Edith E. Mackrille Elementary School serves West Shore's youngest learners.
West Haven High School is located in the West Shore neighborhood of West Haven.
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Big box stores off I-95 and a selection of local dining off Campbell Ave
Off Interstate 95 on the northern side of the neighborhood, locals can run errands at Walmart and Aldi and eat at chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Texas Roadhouse. Just east, West Haven Center has dozens of local restaurants serving flavors from around the globe. Diners have their pick of spots like Jerri's Luncheonette, an American and Colombian fusion diner, and Moby Dick's Oyster Bar & Grill, an upscale seafood venue. For waterfront dining, Stowe's Seafood has freshly caught, fried shrimp, oysters, cod and more in a casual setting.
Walmart offers ample shopping and is a few minutes from West Shore.
Aldi is a popular shopping destination in West Shore.
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Commuting on the New Haven Line to New York and Fairfield County
West Haven's train station, which opened in 2013, borders the neighborhood along Railroad Avenue. From the station, commuters can ride the New Haven Line along the southern shore of Connecticut into New York City. New York City is about 75 miles southeast of West Shore. "People commute all over Fairfield County," Hugendubel says. "It was a really big deal to put a train station in here. It's busy all the time." Interstate 95 goes through West Shore and takes drives to New York or further north along the east coast. New Haven, home to Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital, is about 6 miles northeast and is also accessible via the train or Interstate. The Tweed New Haven Airport is 10 miles from West Shore, and the West Haven VA Medical Center is 4 miles north.
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On average, homes in West Shore, West Haven sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in West Shore, West Haven over the last 12 months is $389,950, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Lovely ranch on a cul-de-sac in quiet neighborhood, convenient to beaches, shopping, commuting and public transportation. Spacious rooms and large walkout basement with laundry. Roof 2 years old. Hot water heater 2 Years old. Hardwood floors refinished 2 years ago. Move in condition.
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Fully renovated 2 bed rooms apartment on the 4th floor (top Floor) with great balcony view. Large apartment with 960 SQFT.Heat is electric, cold water is paid by the association. The apartment is located on Claudia Dr, West Haven.Excellent location, close to highway, UNH, VA Hospital, and Yale. No pets nor smoking is allowed. One assigned parking space and guest parking is
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