179 Lenox St New Haven, CT 06513
Fair Haven Heights NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,758/month
Highlights
- Property is near golf course and public transit
- 1 Fireplace
- Patio
- Attic
- Balcony
- Tankless Water Heater
About This Home
Some homes you walk through, this one you settle into! Perched in Fair Haven Heights, this pristine, move-in-ready two-family is the rare find that delivers character, flexibility, and a front-row seat to New Haven's best sunsets. The sprawling front porch is the star. Wide enough for rocking chairs at one end and a Sunday brunch table at the other, it catches golden hour with cinematic ease. Inside, both units have 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with heated tile floors, shiny refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, sun-soaked rooms, and tasteful updates throughout. Large fenced yard with patio area, Freshly painted exterior, Newer heating system, and many more recent upgrades. Nothing to do but unpack. Live in one, lease the other. House two generations under one roof. Or hold it as a turnkey investment in a neighborhood where demand only climbs. Walk to the riverfront. Bike the Farmington Canal trail. Reach Yale, downtown dining, and the Shubert in roughly 10 minutes - close to everything yet removed from the noise. Fair Haven Heights rewards those who value waterfront walkability, architectural soul, and a real sense of community. Properties like this - turnkey, two-family, with a porch built for living - do not sit long. Schedule your private showing today!
Listing Agent
Ellison Homes Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (860) 578-5896 License #RES.0833682 Listed on: 06/08/2026
Co-Listing Agent
Ellison Homes Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (860) 578-5896 License #REB.0745960
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,891
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Home Design
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
- Shingle Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,886 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Patio
Schools
- Ross/Woodward Elementary School
Utilities
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Tankless Water Heater
- Hot Water Circulator
Additional Features
- 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is near golf course and public transit
Community Details
- 2 Units
- Gross Income $50,400
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1239000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,891 | $200,270 | $37,800 | $162,470 |
| 2024 | $7,710 | $200,270 | $37,800 | $162,470 |
| 2023 | $7,450 | $200,270 | $37,800 | $162,470 |
| 2022 | $7,961 | $200,270 | $37,800 | $162,470 |
| 2021 | $4,402 | $100,310 | $18,130 | $82,180 |
| 2020 | $3,938 | $89,740 | $18,130 | $71,610 |
| 2019 | $3,932 | $91,490 | $18,130 | $73,360 |
| 2018 | $3,932 | $91,490 | $18,130 | $73,360 |
| 2017 | $3,539 | $91,490 | $18,130 | $73,360 |
| 2016 | $3,708 | $89,250 | $27,230 | $62,020 |
| 2015 | $3,708 | $89,250 | $27,230 | $62,020 |
| 2014 | $3,708 | $89,250 | $27,230 | $62,020 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2026 06/29/26 | Price Changed | $569,000 | -1.7% | $302 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/12/2026 06/12/26 | For Sale | $579,000 | +99.7% | $307 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/26/2020 03/26/20 | Sold | $290,000 | +8.6% | $142 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/28/2020 01/28/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/21/2020 01/21/20 | For Sale | $267,000 | -- | $131 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $290,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $25,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $165,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $246,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Commercial |
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 24175968
APN: NHVN-000093-001003-001900
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