A rare opportunity to live directly on Historic Wooster Square with tremendous city views. The Frederick Brown House, circa 1800, is an Italianate-style house that was built for Mr. Brown, the head of Brown and Durham Furniture Company. This sun filled home boasts so much character and ornate detail in the floors, ceilings, molding, windows and 6 fireplaces. The opportunities are endless in this 2 Family home. 4 levels plus a loft includes a garden level apartment, within the main portion of the home are 3 levels and a loft that is not reflected in the square footage. Lots of potential in this diverse floor plan. Each level has a full bath and a kitchen, great ceiling height, open spacious rooms, central air, central vac, intercom system, gas fireplaces, decks and balcony, with unbelievable views of Wooster Square out your front windows and the city skyline out your back windows. The spacious property includes a large 3 car garage, a large storage shed, a huge driveway for off street parking and garden area. Enjoy Wooster Square with fine restaurants, pizza, coffee, Yale and train steps from your front door. Trust sale, being sold as is.
Sold for $884,000 on 10/11/22
$884,000
38 Academy Street, New Haven, CT 06511
4beds
3,127sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1800
-- sqft lot
$1,238,500 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$4,404 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 12, 2022 at 08:24am
Listed by:
Gena Ruocco-Lockery,
GRL & Realtors, LLC
Bought with:
Michael Barbaro, REB.0789149
Huntsman,Meade & Partners Comp
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170491913

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Walk-Out Access,Apartment,Liveable Space
- Attic: Walk-up,Finished,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,127
- Total interior livable area: 3,127 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,457
- Finished area below ground: 670
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Paved, Driveway, Private
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Multiple Entries/Exits, Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Balcony, Breezeway, Garden, Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Historic District, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1245729
- Zoning: RM2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Units on different Floors,4updown - Unit(s) per Floor
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Private School(s)
Location
- Region: New Haven
- Subdivision: Wooster Square
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