About 475 Whitney Avenue
This spectacular building is currently an office owned & occupied by a prominent law firm since 1971. 475 Whitney Avenue presents a rare opportunity to restore & reposition one of New Haven's most architecturally significant properties into a signature residential asset. Originally constructed as a grand private residence in 1896, the building is ideally suited for conversion back to a luxury single-family estate or redevelopment from the current office configuration as a boutique multi-family or condominium offering. The structure's scale, craftsmanship & layout-featuring expansive rooms, high ceilings & formal entertaining spaces lend themselves naturally to residential reuse. The architectural details including the yellow venetian brick & copper gutters & flashing make this prohibitively expensive to replicate today. In addition to the main residence the property includes a detached rear structure (originally a garage, later converted to conference space) that could possibly be repositioned into 1 or 2 additional residential units, guest accommodations or accessory dwelling space creating meaningful added value & flexibility. The current site configuration includes a large, paved parking area which offers a unique opportunity to reclaim a portion of the grounds for landscaped lawns, private outdoor space & a formal residential driveway restoring the property's original estate-like setting while maintaining functional access.
Features of 475 Whitney Avenue
| MLS® # | 24175040 |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,100,000 |
| Square Footage | 7,467 |
| Acres | 0.41 |
| Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Style | Antique, Chateau |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 475 Whitney Avenue |
|---|---|
| Area | East Rock |
| City | New Haven |
| County | New Haven |
| State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code | 06511 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 17 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Not Applicable |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Elevator, Intercom |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Oven/Range |
| Heating | Hot Air, Electric |
| Cooling | Split System |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 3 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Cooled, Interior Access, Walk-out, Full With Walk-Out |
Exterior
| Exterior | Brick |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Porch-Wrap Around, Sidewalk, Porch, Wrap Around Deck, Gutters, Lighting |
| Lot Description | Corner Lot, Level Lot |
| Roof | Slate |
| Foundation | Stone |
School Information
| Elementary | Per Board of Ed |
|---|---|
| Middle | Per Board of Ed |
| High | Per Board of Ed |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 13th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 119 |
| Zoning | RH1 |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | New Haven Group, Inc |
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