Investor opportunity in a prime New Haven neighborhood! This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers strong potential for those looking to renovate and add value. Ideal for cash buyers or those utilizing a rehab loan, as the property will not qualify for traditional FHA financing. Whether you're an investor aiming to flip or hold as a rental, or an owner-occupant ready to customize with a renovation loan, this home is your blank canvas. Located in a desirable area close to shopping, dining, and other local amenities, this is a rare chance to build equity in a sought-after location. Don't miss out on this value-add opportunity! Property being Sold As-Is Where-Is
Sold for $220,000 on 07/15/25
$220,000
81 Melrose Drive, New Haven, CT 06513
4beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$220,800 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$2,868 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 08:54am
Listed by:
Timothy Serpe,
Citi Atlas Real Estate Co LLC
Bought with:
Unrepresent Buyer
Unrepresented Buyer
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24098810

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Basement: None
- Attic: Crawl Space,Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: None, Off Street
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1241152
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New Haven
Services availability

Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a free Zillow Showcase℠ listing and you could sell for .
$220,800
2% more+ $4,416
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$225,216