A Rare Opportunity in a Prime Branford Location! Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac between the highly sought-after Pine Orchard & Stony Creek neighborhoods, 17 Whiting Farm Rd offers an exceptional combination of space, privacy, and potential on 2.56 beautiful acres. This expansive home offers an impressive 5,000+ sf footprint, with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, providing plenty of room to live, work, gather, and entertain. The thoughtfully designed layout places all 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the upper level, while the main floor offers an abundance of gathering spaces, including a formal dining room, casual dining area, living room, & family room. Adding to the home's character are 4 fireplaces, creating inviting focal points throughout the property, including 1 in the primary suite, living room, family room, and basement. The walk-out lower level adds another 1,100+ sf of finished living space, offering flexibility for a recreation room, home office, gym, media room, guest space, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. The level, open backyard offers a blank canvas for creating your own private retreat. Enjoy the best of Branford, being close to town beaches, local restaurants & breweries, the Town Green, parks, walking trails, & more! 17 Whiting Farm Road presents an exciting opportunity to bring your vision to life and create something truly special! Survey available.
While the property feels wonderfully tucked away, its location offers convenient access to I-95, Route 1, Route 80, Shoreline East and Metro-North rail service, and Tweed New Haven Airport. Downtown New Haven and Yale are approximately a 15-minute drive away, making this a compelling option for commuters seeking space without sacrificing convenience.
Pine Orchard, located between Branford Point and Indian Neck, is a coastal and residential Branford Center neighborhood with a yacht-club shoreline and leafy lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club waterfront, where sail masts, tennis courts, and porch-lit gatherings set the tone. Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, Stony Creek Brewery, and the Legacy Theatre anchor local culture with water views, craft pours, and live performances. Architecture leans toward shingled cottages and classic New England colonials, with stone walls and mature trees framing narrow streets. Salt marsh edges and small beaches shape daily rhythms, while Branford’s town-center shops and the shoreline rail line sit close by.
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Market insights
17 Whiting Farm Rd · $799,000
DAYS ON MARKET
82 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.8%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$799,000
Median sale price in this area is $449,071. (44% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Four fireplaces
Mud room
Full, heated, finished walk-out basement with storage and livable space
Attic with hatch access
Possible in-law apartment
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Kitchen
Electric range, range hood, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Upper-level hallway laundry closet
Heating & cooling
Hot-water heat fueled by oil and solar
Ceiling fans, ductless cooling, wall unit, zoned cooling
Oil and solar-assisted domestic hot water
Exterior features
Treed, level lot
Gazebo, deck, patio, gutters, exterior lighting
Indoor pool
Home design
Single-family home
Parking
Attached under-house garage
Two garages
Construction
Wood siding
Frame construction
Concrete foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Blue exterior
Utilities
Public water connected
Septic system
Fuel tank in basement
Other
Nearby golf course, health club, library, medical facilities, park, private schools, public pool, and public recreation facilities
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Branford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 17 Whiting Farm Rd
$772,886
$26K under list price of $799K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $720K to $900K.