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$4,250 Total Monthly Price

738 Townsend Ave

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New Haven, CT 06512

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Beds Baths Average SF
5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br 3.5 Baths 3.5 Baths 3.5 Ba —

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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  • Cats Allowed
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About This Property

Experience the splendour of old world architecture in this stately 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom brick Colonial. This truly remarkable home features a wood paneled entryway with built in doors, a dramatic center staircase with oversized landings,a thoughtfully updated interior with beautiful original details, first flr 9ft ceilings, meticuoulsy refinished hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace that serves as the living rooms centerpiece. Adjacent to the living room you'll find a large three season enclosed sun porch with brick walls, full sized windows and fitted with electric, overlooking the expansive backyard w/views of Downtown New Haven and Long Island Sound. This tranquil spot is ideal for an additional play area or sitting area to enjoy morning coffee or unwind after a long day. The custom kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with quartz countertops, gas stove and large center island. Both the formal dining room and living room at the front of the house bring in tremendous natural light throughout the day! Second floor features four bedrooms, one with and en suite bathroom and three that share the two additional bathrooms in the second floor hallway. There is a fifth bedroom on the third floor and expansive attic storage space. The basement offers additional storage and direct access to the attached garage, leading to the back of the house. The back porch offers a wonderful space for entertaining. Truly a New Haven gem - available for immediate occupancy!

738 Townsend Ave is a house located in New Haven County and the 06512 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Haven School District attendance zone.

Location
738 Townsend Ave, New Haven,
CT 06512
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 600 Sq Ft $1,600 — —
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1471 Sq Ft $2,000 $2,530 $3,250
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1494 Sq Ft $2,700 $3,050 $3,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1500 Sq Ft $2,900 $2,925 $2,950
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Yale University, Main Campus
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Albertus Magnus College
Drive: 12 min 5.1 mi
University of New Haven
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Southern Conn.. State Univ.
Drive: 13 min 6.6 mi
738 Townsend Ave is within 9 minutes or 4.3 miles from Yale University, Main Campus. It is also near Albertus Magnus College and University of New Haven.
Schools
Nathan Hale School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Wilbur Cross High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,633 Students
Attendance Zone
FlexSchool
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 5-11
10 Students
Nearby
St Bernadette Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
117 Students
Nearby
Notre Dame High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
518 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

738 Townsend Ave is near Tweed/New Haven, located 2.0 miles or 7 minutes away, and Long Island MacArthur, located 55.4 miles or 140 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
New Haven-State Street Station
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
New Haven
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
New Haven Union Station
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Branford
Drive: 11 min 5.6 mi
West Haven
Drive: 12 min 6.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Tweed/New Haven
 Drive: 7 min 2.0 mi
Long Island MacArthur
 Drive: 140 min 55.4 mi

Walkability Near 738 Townsend Ave New Haven, CT 06512

Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 738 Townsend Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
East Haven Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Kelly Commons
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
East Haven Outlet Center
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
738 Townsend Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 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: 8 min 2.5 mi
Shore Line Trolley Museum
 Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Connecticut Children's Museum
 Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
East Rock Park and Trowbridge Environmental Center
 Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Peabody Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
738 Townsend Ave has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Lighthouse Point Park, Shore Line Trolley Museum, and Connecticut Children's Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Yale New Haven Hospital
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
The Connecticut Hospice
Drive: 11 min 4.6 mi
738 Townsend Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Connecticut Mental Health Center which is 4.1 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Naval & Marine Reserve Center
Drive: 52 min 38.3 mi
Calverton Naval Weapons Plant
Drive: 141 min 56.4 mi
Eatons Neck CG Station North
Drive: 161 min 67.4 mi
738 Townsend Ave has 3 military bases within 67.4 miles, the nearest is Naval & Marine Reserve Center which is 38.3 miles away and a 52 minute drive.

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