West Shore
Neighborhood in West Haven, Connecticut
New Haven County 06477, 06516
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sherri Gallina
Sherri Gallina
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(914) 386-2157
16 Total Sales
1 in West Shore
$455,000 Price
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Amy Rio
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate Inc.
(860) 321-8567
1,261 Total Sales
3 in West Shore
$150K - $295K Price Range
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Mike Albert
Mike Albert
RE/MAX RISE
(860) 845-0960
276 Total Sales
1 in West Shore
$455,000 Price
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Gary Crawford
Gary Crawford
RE/MAX RISE
(914) 218-6402
39 Total Sales
1 in West Shore
$265,000 Price
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Anthony D'Amore
Anthony D'Amore
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
(833) 659-3540
50 Total Sales
3 in West Shore
$255K - $500K Price Range
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Marc Seigel
Marc Seigel
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX RISE
(888) 372-5056
156 Total Sales
1 in West Shore
$210,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Abbott Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Veterans Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Charlotte Bacon's Playground
Brennan Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Shore | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Shore Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Shore, West Haven sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Shore, West Haven over the last 12 months is $385,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$380,000
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$147,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
162
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,405
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,363
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,354
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,115
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
734
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 2112 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,483
Median Age
45
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,877
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,394
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.5%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17
/ 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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