Connecticut New Haven County New Haven East Shore

$2,600 Total Monthly Price

553 Townsend Ave Unit 3

New Haven, CT 06512

860-710-9086

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

4,725 sq ft
Available

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553 Townsend Ave Unit 3

About This Home

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Call for Availability - Welcome to the spacious third-floor unit at 553 Townsend Ave, New Haven! This bright and airy apartment offers 3 generously sized bedrooms, each with closets, and 1 full bathroom featuring a bathtub and a large vanity. The unit includes an ample kitchen with plenty of space for cooking, storage, a separate dining room area, and a living room with a convenient coat closet. Enjoy the added convenience of a dedicated laundry room with washer and dryer hookups. A washer and dryer are currently installed, but tenants are welcome to bring their own. This home is filled with natural light and offers amazing sunsets overlooking the New Haven skyline. Located just minutes from Fort Hale Park and the Pardee Seawall park overlooking the harbor, you'll love exploring the neighborhood and everything it has to offer. Conveniently situated near Downtown New Haven, Yale University, hospitals, train stations, Tweed New Haven Airport, and major highways including I-95 and I-91, this location offers an easy commute to NYC and quick access to local amenities. MLS# 24176015

553 Townsend Ave is an apartment community located in New Haven County and the 06512 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1915

Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

4,725 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Oven or Range Gas Range Microwave Range Hood

Listing and Financial Details

Assessor Parcel Number 1235441

Lot Details

39,204 Sq Ft Lot Level Lot Property is zoned RS2

Utilities

Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

3 Units

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Contact

Listed by Nicolle Estrella | eXp Realty
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City - New Haven

Living in New Haven combines centuries of history with contemporary city life. As home to Yale University, the city offers exceptional dining, arts, and educational opportunities. The downtown area features more than 120 restaurants near the historic New Haven Green, including the city's internationally recognized pizza establishments. Current rental trends show average rents ranging from $1,818 for studios to $2,830 for four-bedroom units, with moderate year-over-year increases across most unit types.

New Haven's neighborhoods each have their own character, from the tree-lined streets of East Rock and Westville to the energetic downtown district with its mix of apartments and condominiums. The city's parks, including East Rock and West Rock, offer hiking trails and panoramic views of Long Island Sound and the city below. Yale University enriches the community with museums like the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Yale University, Main Campus	Drive:	9 min	4.6 mi
Albertus Magnus College	Drive:	12 min	5.4 mi
University of New Haven	Drive:	11 min	5.5 mi
Yale University, West Campus	Drive:	17 min	8.6 mi

553 Townsend Ave Unit 3 is within 9 minutes or 4.6 miles from Yale University, Main Campus. It is also near Albertus Magnus College and University of New Haven.

Transportation

553 Townsend Ave Unit 3 is near Tweed/New Haven, located 1.8 miles or 6 minutes away, and Long Island MacArthur, located 55.7 miles or 140 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
New Haven-State Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
New Haven	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi
New Haven Union Station	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi
Branford	Drive:	11 min	5.9 mi
West Haven	Drive:	13 min	6.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Tweed/New Haven	Drive:	6 min	1.8 mi
Long Island MacArthur	Drive:	140 min	55.7 mi

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 553 Townsend Ave Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
East Haven Plaza	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
South Shore Plaza	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Kelly Commons	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

553 Townsend Ave Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Lighthouse Point Park	Drive:	7 min	2.1 mi
Shore Line Trolley Museum	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
Connecticut Children's Museum	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi
Peabody Museum of Natural History	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
Marsh Botanic Garden	Drive:	9 min	4.5 mi

553 Townsend Ave Unit 3 has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Lighthouse Point Park, Shore Line Trolley Museum, and Connecticut Children's Museum.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Connecticut Mental Health Center	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
Yale New Haven Hospital	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
The Connecticut Hospice	Drive:	11 min	4.4 mi

553 Townsend Ave Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 4.4 miles, the nearest is Connecticut Mental Health Center which is 4.4 miles away and a 9 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Naval & Marine Reserve Center	Drive:	53 min	38.6 mi
Fort Trumbell US Navy	Drive:	61 min	46.4 mi
Eatons Neck CG Station North	Drive:	161 min	67.7 mi

553 Townsend Ave Unit 3 has 3 military bases within 67.7 miles, the nearest is Naval & Marine Reserve Center which is 38.6 miles away and a 53 minute drive.