RARE opportunity to own your own 100 ft private sandy beach! This stunning FEMA compliant waterfront home features an elevator, custom upgrades, and breathtaking views of Long Island Sound from every window. The main level boasts an open floor plan with a custom kitchen equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, radiant-heated wide-plank teak floors, and a comfortable living room complete with a home theater and an impressive 80-inch drop-down screen. A gorgeous wrap-around mahogany deck surrounds the home, offering an outdoor kitchen, hot tub/spa, and outdoor shower. This level also includes a cozy bedroom and a full bath. A limestone staircase, imported from Canada, leads to the upper level, where you'll find the luxurious primary bedroom suite. This suite is adorned with custom millwork, bookcases, built-ins, a dressing room, laundry area, and an oversized primary bath. Step out onto the balcony to breathe in the salt air, enjoy your morning coffee, or be inspired by the year round beach views from your home office. Office could offer potential guest space/3rd bedroom flex space with use of a daybed. This beachside beauty also offers 1,000 sq. ft. of heated, lower-level finished lanai space, featuring a half bath and rolling glass doors that open directly to the beach-perfect for entertaining. A stone paver driveway provides ample parking for guests- a rarity in a beach neighborhood. Don't miss this special home located on a private road in a quiet beach community!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$1,066Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Catherine Cardell Yarmosh• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Carrie Sakey• William Raveis Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #24067791
Redfin Estimate
$2,989,167
$527K since sold in April 2025$16K since August
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This home's estimate is 91.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.56M) of 6 comparable homes.
Spectacular waterfront, "Toes in the Sand", overlooking Long Island Sound! 71 Oak Avenue isn’t a beach house, it’s a beach home. Upon entering you are met with panoramic views of the sound. The space inside accents the view:bright, open, aqua, & turquoise. The kitchen is cleverly outfitted to efficiently hide away all your necessities. On the other side is the main room, a full home theater with speakers and a projector is hidden away. Take the custom elevator downstairs, and you’ll find much more. This heated lower level has glass doors that face the water. With a bathroom, sink, stone floors and an outdoor shower it makes for a perfect base to play from while others watch from the deck above. Taking the limestone stairs to the top floor, you’ll find the stately master bedroom and bath suite. Both share an abundance of rich hardwoods, red satin, and marble—miles away from ‘beach chic’. The bedroom is decorated with curved carved shelves and the bath is outfitted with fine Italian marble, his and hers sinks, and a claw-footed bathtub overhung by a chandelier. You’ll likely be spending most of your time on the deck watching the sun rise and set or enjoying the pristine private 100’ of “Toes in the Sand” beach. Combining laid-back beach living with high-end luxury comfort, this home is ideal for anyone looking for easy beach access without compromising on style or amenities. Easy drive or train ride from NYC or Boston. This home surpasses all of FEMA requirements.
Public Records
Mar 28, 2001
Sold
$571,000
$204/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9061998
Jan 18, 2001
Listed
$649,000
$232/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$38,455 (+1.9%)
$606,600 + $676,500
$1,283,100
2022
$37,736 (+1.9%)
$606,600 + $676,500
$1,283,100
2021
$37,017 (+1.8%)
$606,600 + $676,500
$1,283,100
2020
$36,376 (+0.2%)
$606,600 + $676,500
$1,283,100
2019
$36,297 (+67.1%)
$606,600 + $673,700
$1,280,300
2018
$21,717 (+2.7%)
$561,500 + $213,000
$774,500
2017
$21,144 (+3.1%)
$561,500 + $213,000
$774,500
2016
$20,517 (+6.4%)
$561,500 + $213,000
$774,500
2014
$19,290 (−13.2%)
$561,500 + $204,900
$766,400
2010
$22,215
$836,900 + $252,600
$1,089,500
Tax history for 71 Oak Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$38,455 (+1.9%)
$606,600 + $676,500
$1,283,100
2022
$37,736 (+1.9%)
$606,600 + $676,500
$1,283,100
2021
$37,017 (+1.8%)
$606,600 + $676,500
$1,283,100
2020
$36,376 (+0.2%)
$606,600 + $676,500
$1,283,100
2019
$36,297 (+67.1%)
$606,600 + $673,700
$1,280,300
2018
$21,717 (+2.7%)
$561,500 + $213,000
$774,500
2017
$21,144 (+3.1%)
$561,500 + $213,000
$774,500
2016
$20,517 (+6.4%)
$561,500 + $213,000
$774,500
2014
$19,290 (−13.2%)
$561,500 + $204,900
$766,400
2010
$22,215
$836,900 + $252,600
$1,089,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,802
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Haven County
APN
1153776
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Under House Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Garages Number: 3
Parking Information
Parking Total Spaces: 7
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Location: Located in primary bedroom dressing room