$479,000

490 Quinnipiac Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,705 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1800
8,712sqft lot
—— car garage
$281/sqft
Listed 4 days ago

Property Description

A rare opportunity on the Quinnipiac River. This historic 1810 Oyster House was thoughtfully restored in 1988 and further updated in 2000, blending period character with modern comfort. The property includes a 30foot fixed pier with an aluminum ramp to a floating dock, plus the potential for four pile moorings extending 200 feet into the navigable channel - a dream setup for boat owners. Enjoy riverfront living with sunsets, breezes, and shore birds from your own deck and patio. Located in the Fair Haven Historic District, the home features four working fireplaces, wide plank hardwood floors, custom storm windows, updated mechanicals, and many original details. The main level offers a combined living and dining room with French doors to the deck, an updated kitchen, and a bedroom or den. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a full bath with a steam shower. The lower level family room has radiant heat porcelain floors, a full bath with laundry, and French doors leading to a brick patio and partially fenced yard. Off-street parking accommodates 2-3 cars. Note the photos show 4 pile moorings in the channel although there is currently only 1.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 23, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 27, 2026 at 4:50PM
Listing Office:: Seabury Hill REALTORS : (203) 562-1220
Listing Agent:: Cheryl Szczarba : (203) 996-8328
MLS ID:: 24160914

Appliances: Oven/RangeRefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalWasherDryer
Laundry: Lower Level
Basement: FullHeatedSump PumpFully FinishedWalk-outLiveable Space
A/C: Ceiling FansWall Unit
Heating: Hot AirNatural Gas
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 4

General: DeckFrench DoorsPatio
Style: Cape Cod
Parking: Parking spaces: 3

Roofing: Wood Shingle

County: New Haven

Zoning: BC1238885
Restrictions: Regulated Historic District

Water: Public Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

This listing courtesy of Cheryl Szczarba , Seabury Hill REALTORS

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Location

Schools Nearby

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School

15 Lexington Ave, New Haven, CT, 06513

Grades PK-8

0.35 miles away

Benjamin Jepson Magnet School

15 Lexington Ave, New Haven, CT, 06513

Grades PK-8

0.35 miles away

Wilbur Cross High School

181 Mitchell Dr, New Haven, CT, 06511

Grades 9-12

1.72 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.