New Listing - 05/12/2026
Listing courtesy of Dawn Vittorio (203) 535-4091, New Haven Group, Inc (203) 773-3060
475 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, (East Rock), CT, 06511
0 beds
4 Full baths
1884
8,699 sqft
475 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to restore & reposition one of New Haven's most architecturally significant properties into a signature residential asset. The building has been used by a prominent law firm since 1971. Originally constructed as a grand private residence in 1896, the building is ideally suited for conversion back to a luxury single-family estate or redevelopment from the current office configuration as a boutique multi-family or condominium offering. The structure's scale, craftsmanship & layout-featuring expansive rooms, high ceilings & formal entertaining spaces-lend themselves naturally to residential reuse. The architectural details including the yellow venetian brick & copper gutters & flashing make this prohibitively expensive to replicate today. In addition to the main residence the property includes a detached rear structure (originally a garage later converted to conference space) that can possibly be repositioned into 1 or 2 addtl residential units, guest accommodations or accessory dwelling space creating meaningful added value & flexibility. The current site configuration includes a large, paved parking area, which offers a unique opportunity to reclaim a portion of the grounds for landscaped lawns, private outdoor space & a formal residential driveway, restoring the property's original estate-like setting while maintaining functional access. 475 Whitney is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive residences along Whitney Ave. Building is equipped with an elevator.
Status:
Active
Town:
New Haven
Type:
Commercial
Units:
1
Zoning:
RH1
Frontage:
Municipal Street,Paved Road
Garage:
Paved, Parking Lot, Driveway
Heating:
Hot Air
Cooling:
Central Air, Heat Pump
Parking:
14-car
Acreage:
0.41
Est. Taxes:
$28,741
Assessment
$729,470
Current Use
Office
Permitted Use
multi office use, Single family or multi family apartments or condominiu
Utilities
Electric,Gas Available
Lot Description:
Corner Lot
Days on Market:
10
MLS #:
24173993
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