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278-280 Brown St

278-280 Brown St, West Haven, CT 06516

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  • Built in 1929
  • 8 units/2 stories

About 278-280 Brown St West Haven, CT 06516

Meet your new apartment at 278-280 Brown St in West Haven. The address for this community is on Brown St. in West Haven. From amenities to location, the community staff will be ready to help you find your perfect new home. Schedule a time to see the available floorplan options. Stop by the leasing office to find out the current floorplan availability.

278-280 Brown St is an apartment community located in New Haven County and the 06516 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Haven School District attendance zone.

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278-280 Brown St, West Haven,
CT 06516
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City - West Haven

Welcome to West Haven, Connecticut, where small-town charm meets seaside living. This coastal community features 3.5 miles of publicly accessible beaches, representing one-quarter of Connecticut's public shoreline. Housing options range from beachfront properties to suburban neighborhoods, with current rental rates averaging $1,302 for one-bedroom apartments and $1,644 for two-bedroom homes. The rental market shows steady growth, with year-over-year increases ranging from 2.8% to 3.3%, offering stability compared to surrounding communities.

Founded in 1648, West Haven combines historical character with contemporary appeal. The University of New Haven enriches the Allingtown district, while Bradley Point Veterans Memorial Park offers waterfront views and outdoor recreation. The Savin Rock area features waterfront dining spots that celebrate the location's amusement park heritage. The city's distinct areas include the active Center district, West Shore area, and Allingtown.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of New Haven
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Yale University, West Campus
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Yale University, Main Campus
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Southern Conn.. State Univ.
Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
278-280 Brown St is within 5 minutes or 2.4 miles from University of New Haven. It is also near Yale University, West Campus and Yale University, Main Campus.
Schools
Washington School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Clarence E. Thompson School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Microsociety Magnet School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
272 Students
Nearby
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
West Haven High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
St. Lawrence School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Notre Dame High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

278-280 Brown St is near Tweed/New Haven, located 7.9 miles or 16 minutes away, and Long Island MacArthur, located 50.7 miles or 132 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
West Haven
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
New Haven
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
New Haven Union Station
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
New Haven-State Street Station
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Milford Station
Drive: 14 min 8.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Tweed/New Haven
 Drive: 16 min 7.9 mi
Long Island MacArthur
 Drive: 132 min 50.7 mi

Walkability Near 278-280 Brown St West Haven, CT 06516

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 278-280 Brown St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Savin Rock Plaza
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
West Haven Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Hill Crest Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
278-280 Brown St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park
 Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
Connecticut Children's Museum
 Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Edgewood Park and Ranger Station
 Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
Peabody Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
Lighthouse Point Park
 Drive: 20 min 8.5 mi
278-280 Brown St has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park, Connecticut Children's Museum, and Edgewood Park and Ranger Station.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Yale New Haven Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
The Connecticut Hospice
Drive: 18 min 10.2 mi
278-280 Brown St has 3 hospitals within 10.2 miles, the nearest is Yale New Haven Hospital which is 3.2 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Naval & Marine Reserve Center
Drive: 55 min 40.6 mi
Eatons Neck CG Station North
Drive: 153 min 62.7 mi
278-280 Brown St is 40.6 miles from Naval & Marine Reserve Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Eatons Neck CG Station North.
 
 
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