Fall in love with this adorable Cape-style home set on a spacious double half-acre lot with multiple decks, offering plenty of room for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply relaxing. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a brand-new gas stove and dishwasher, and convenient access to the back deck and side yard-perfect for summertime fun. Inside, the inviting living room is highlighted by a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. Flexible living options abound with the choice of a primary bedroom on either the first floor or upper level. The main level showcases beautiful hardwood floors, while the home offers a total of 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. The finished lower level adds valuable living space with a recreation room and half bath, ideal for a family room, home office, gym, or playroom. Major updates include a roof and mechanical systems that are approximately 12 years old, providing added peace of mind. Conveniently located in the Fair Haven Heights neighborhood, with easy access to Yale, downtown New Haven, local shopping and restaurants, and highways for commuters, this home is ready for new owners to move in and enjoy!
Fair Haven Heights, located between the Quinnipiac River and East Rock Park, is a residential and hillside New Haven neighborhood with riverfront edges and sweeping ridge views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fair Haven Bridge at Grand Avenue and Quinnipiac Avenue, where corner markets, takeout counters, and small storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Local pillars include Fair Haven Oyster Co., the Fair Haven Farmers Market, and the historic Fair Haven School. Housing leans toward early-20th-century two- and three-family homes with porches, plus compact side streets climbing toward the park. Trails and overlooks at East Rock shape daily routines, while the river defines the neighborhood’s working-waterfront feel. Blocks shift from busy arterials to quieter residential lanes with long sightlines toward the ridgeline.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Cable available
One fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Oven/Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry on lower level
Heating & cooling
Hot air heating
Natural gas hot water
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Deck
Gutters
Level lot
Home design
Single family home
Parking
Off-street unpaved parking
1 parking space
Construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Vinyl siding
Frame construction
Concrete foundation
Built area approximately 1326
Utilities
Public water connected
Public sewer connected
Natural gas
Financial info
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Beautiful renovation just completed everything new***kitchen**2 baths** granite** windows** new gas furnace and hot water heater to be replaced** includes .33 Acre in rear 299 summit -landlocked
Public Records
Sep 26, 2013
Sold
$59,791
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$154 (−6.1%)
$4,130
2022
$164 (+40.2%)
$4,130
2021
$117
$2,660
2020
$117 (+2.6%)
$2,660
2019
$114
$2,660
2018
$114 (+10.7%)
$2,660
2017
$103 (−15.6%)
$2,660
2016
$122
$2,940
2014
$122 (+1.7%)
$2,940
2011
$120
$2,940
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Zoning
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0.33 Acres
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County
New Haven County
APN
1239086
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.
RS2
General Single-Family Districts
These districts exist for the protection of areas, most of them large in size, that have been and are being developed predominantly for single-family dwellings. Accordingly, the use of land and buildings within such areas is limited to single-family detached dwellings, and to such non-residential uses as generally support and harmonize with a low-density residential area. The non-residential uses permitted in RS-2 Districts, subject to adequate conditions and safeguards, are hereby found and declared to be the only appropriate such uses for such areas. It is hereby found and declared, further, that these regulations are necessary to the protection of these areas and that their protection is essential to the maintenance of a balanced community of sound residential areas of diverse types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 297-299 Summit St
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