$488,000
SOLD DEC 6, 2024
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,848 Sq Ft
$659/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Waterfront
  • Clubhouse
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2025

Come see this amazing opportunity to live in East Haven's popular Morgan Point seaside neighborhood. Shell Beach Condominiums is the best kept secret on the entire Connecticut shoreline! Whether you live year here year-round or enjoy it as a weekend getaway, it's like being on vacation every day. This terrific freshly painted end unit Townhouse boasts panoramic views from every window. Facing southwest, you'll be truly dazzled by fabulous sunsets over Long Island Sound while enjoying breathtaking vistas of the historic Southwest Ledge Lighthouse, Lighthouse Point Park and of Morris Creek Preserve, a protected habitat that is home to an abundance of feathered and furry wildlife friends that often visit. This unit boasts a large eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors throughout and newer windows & sliders. Association amenities include a private beach with stair access in the center of complex, heated in-ground pool and clubhouse. You can fish right off the sea wall and rock formation in front of the unit, launch your raft, kayak or canoe nearby and collect some colorful sea glass plus an amazing array of sea shells. Set in a super convenient location, it's less than 15 minutes from bustling Downtown New Haven, Yale University & train station for easy commuting to NYC. It's just 5 minutes from Tweed-New Haven Airport and multiple nearby parks & recreational facilities. Are you looking for truly direct waterfront at an affordable price, come see why Shell Beach is the place to be!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Giordano

RE/MAX Alliance License #RES.0262038 Listed on: 09/03/2024

RE/MAX Alliance

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Vanech

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0792998

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,848

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $659 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Cedar Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,848 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

  • East Haven High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1103744

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include club house, lake/beach access, grounds maintenance, trash pickup, snow removal, property management, pool service
  • 47 Units
  • Property managed by Palmer Property Mgt

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,848

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$659 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Condo/Co-Op For Sale
  • Style: Townhouse
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1848
  • Total Sq Ft: 1848
  • Year Built: 1984
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Association Amenities: Club House, Pool
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • End Unit: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Unit On Floor Number: 2
  • Directions: Townsend Avenue or Silver Sands Road to South End Road to Old Town Highway to Shell Beach
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1848
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Highway
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Clapboard, Cedar
  • Waterfront Description: L. I. Sound Frontage Walk to Water Beach
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Club House, Lake/Beach Access, Grounds Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Snow Removal, Property Management, Pool Service
  • Levels In Unit: 2
  • HOA Fees: 659
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Property Management Type: Professional-Off Site
  • Property Mgt Company Name: Palmer Property Mgt
  • Property Mgt Phone: (203) 288-8448
  • Total Number of Units In Complex: Shell Beach

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: East Haven

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Water View
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: RA-2
  • Property Info: Gated Community
  • Parcel #: 1103744

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed Info: 2 pets allowed
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Number Of Units: 47

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 9848
  • Total Assessed Value: 294490
  • Mil Rate Total: 33.44

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: East Haven

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Susan Vanech Builds Llc
Bought by
Deamicis Adriana
Seller's Agent
Susan Vanech
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Susan Vanech
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$608,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.32%
Views
108

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2024
Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Hames Andrew A Est and Camp
Bought by
Susan Vanech Builds Llc
Seller's Agent
Joseph Giordano
RE/MAX Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Susan Vanech
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$488,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$41,000
-7.75%
Views
87

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
67.62%
Original Mortgage
$535,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 1994
Sold by
Feinberg Pamela
Bought by
Hames Francette
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $600,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $600,000 None Available
Executors Deed $488,000 None Available
Executors Deed $488,000 None Available
Executors Deed $488,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $535,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $600,000 -1.3% $325 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $608,000 +24.6% $329 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Sold $488,000 -7.8% $264 / Sq Ft
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2024 09/03/24 For Sale $529,000 -- $286 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $9,848 $294,490 $0 $294,490
2023 $9,188 $294,490 $0 $294,490
2022 $9,188 $294,490 $0 $294,490
2021 $8,886 $259,450 $0 $259,450
2020 $8,886 $259,450 $0 $259,450
2019 $8,411 $259,450 $0 $259,450
2018 $8,419 $259,450 $0 $259,450
2017 $8,186 $259,450 $0 $259,450
2016 $9,717 $308,000 $0 $308,000
2015 $9,717 $308,000 $0 $308,000
2014 -- $308,000 $0 $308,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24044090

SmartMLS

APN: EHAV-000010-000300-000037