$600,000
SOLD FEB 9, 2023
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,352 Sq Ft
$685/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$255 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of February 2023

Paradise awaits you at "Shell Beach", the best kept secret on the CT shore with gated entrance in a most convenient & picturesque location. This immaculate & rarely available 2,350 SF end unit Townhome boasts dramatic year round views of Long Island Sound and lots of southern exposure with sweeping vistas of the Southwest Ledge Lighthouse on one side & a scenic salt marsh filled with fascinating wildlife on the other. The main level offers an open floor plan, spacious living room with fireplace & deck access, eat-in kitchen, dining room with cathedral ceiling, skylight & deck access, family room and half bath. The upper level features newer laminate floors; primary bedroom suite with full bath, huge walk-in closet & slider to balcony overlooking the water. Second bedroom, full bath, large storage closet and laundry complete this level. Other great features newer furnace & air unit. Enjoy a heated community in-ground pool, clubhouse and two beaches. You can swim, fish, collect sea glass and launch your kayak or canoe right from the complex! Ideally located less than 15 minutes to Downtown New Haven, Yale, hospitals & train station. Only five minutes to numerous parks, recreational activities plus Tweed-New Haven Airport. If you are looking to be on the water, compare this great condo & popular complex to other communities on the Connecticut shoreline. It's truly like being on vacation 365 days a year. There are no others like it in the area! The time is now so don't delay.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Giordano

RE/MAX Alliance License #RES.0262038 Listed on: 01/07/2023

RE/MAX Alliance

Last Buyer's Agent

Nadia Martinez

Ki Property Group License #REB.0794174

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,492

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $685 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,352 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

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Joseph Melillo Middle School
  • East Haven High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1101070

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,492

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$685 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Condo/Co-Op For Sale
  • Style: Townhouse
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2352
  • Total Sq Ft: 2352
  • Year Built: 1983
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Bocci Court, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • Association Amenities: Club House, Pool
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • End Unit: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Special Assessment Details: Contact listing agents for details
  • 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: 2352
  • Spec Assoc Asses: Yes
  • Street Type: Highway
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • 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, Electric Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Clapboard, Cedar
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront L. I. Sound Frontage Beach Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated
  • 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
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • 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, Water, Property Management, Pool Service, Road Maintenance
  • Levels In Unit: 2
  • HOA Fees: 685
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Property Management Type: Professional-Off Site
  • Property Manager Phone: 203-248-3444
  • Property Mgt Company Name: Margolis Management
  • Total Number of Units In Complex: Shell Beach

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Joseph Melillo
  • High School: East Haven

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Water View
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: RA 2
  • Property Info: Gated Community
  • Parcel #: 1101070

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Number Of Units: 47

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 9492
  • Total Assessed Value: 304220
  • Mil Rate Total: 31.2

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Joseph Melillo
  • High School: East Haven

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2023
Closed on
Feb 7, 2023
Sold by
Whittemore Robin and Whittemore Douglas
Bought by
White David M and Bond Carolyn J
Seller's Agent
Joseph Giordano
RE/MAX Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Nadia Martinez
Ki Property Group
List Price
$615,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.44%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2016
Closed on
Jan 11, 2017
Sold by
Evelyn Vetro Ret
Bought by
Whittemore Robin and Whittemore Douglas
Seller's Agent
Nicole Kolinchak
EG Group Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brigitte Steiz
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$397,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$52,000
-11.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.02%
Original Mortgage
$317,600
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2002
Sold by
Fish Durland
Bought by
Vetro Philip J and Vetro Evelyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1999
Sold by
Dek Rlty Corp Ltd
Bought by
Fish Durland
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $600,000 None Available
Deed $397,000 --
Warranty Deed $330,000 --
Warranty Deed $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $263,900 Balloon
Previous Owner $317,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Price Changed $699,000 -5.5% $297 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $739,500 +23.3% $314 / Sq Ft
02/09/2023 02/09/23 Sold $600,000 -2.4% $255 / Sq Ft
01/20/2023 01/20/23 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2023 01/12/23 For Sale $615,000 +54.9% $261 / Sq Ft
01/09/2017 01/09/17 Sold $397,000 -0.7% $169 / Sq Ft
11/14/2016 11/14/16 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Price Changed $399,900 -10.9% $170 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $449,000 -- $191 / 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
2025 $10,798 $322,910 $0 $322,910
2024 $10,173 $304,220 $0 $304,220
2023 $9,492 $304,220 $0 $304,220
2022 $9,492 $304,220 $0 $304,220
2021 $9,229 $269,460 $0 $269,460
2020 $9,229 $269,460 $0 $269,460
2019 $8,736 $269,460 $0 $269,460
2018 $8,744 $269,460 $0 $269,460
2017 $8,501 $269,460 $0 $269,460
2016 $11,263 $357,000 $0 $357,000
2015 $11,263 $357,000 $0 $357,000
2014 $11,442 $357,000 $0 $357,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170542280

SmartMLS

APN: EHAV-000010-000201-000004