181 James St

New Haven, CT 06513

$429,000
Price
5
Beds
2,866 Sq. Ft.
$150 / Sq. Ft.
2,866
Sq. Ft.
$150
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Amazing mixed use investment opportunity in the Fair Haven section of New Haven! The building features a small retail storefront currently being used as a convenience/grocery store with long term lease until 2033, plus a three unit multi family home. The first and second floor apartments are ~1000 SQ FT of living space with two bedrooms, living room, eat in kitchen and full bathroom. The third floor apartment features a 3 room, one bedroom apartment with eat in kitchen. The third floor apartment...Amazing mixed use investment opportunity in the Fair Haven section of New Haven! The building features a small retail storefront currently being used as a convenience/grocery store with long term lease until 2033, plus a three unit multi family home. The first and second floor apartments are ~1000 SQ FT of living space with two bedrooms, living room, eat in kitchen and full bathroom. The third floor apartment features a 3 room, one bedroom apartment with eat in kitchen. The third floor apartment is currently vacant in case a buyer would like to owner occupy a unit. The building has all separate utilities and large basement for storage.
  1. Listed by John Hill • Seabury Hill REALTORS
    P: (203)-675-3942 C: (203)-675-3942 jack@seaburyhill.com
  2. Listed by Jared Verrillo • Seabury Hill REALTORS
    P: (203)-562-1220 C: (203)-687-9612 jared@seaburyhill.com

Property Details for 181 James Street

Basement Description
Full, Unfinished
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
0
Neighborhood
Fair Haven
Style
Units on different Floors, Other
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/12/2026 07:21 PM

Property Details for 181 James Street

StatusActive
MLS #24153861
Days on Market7
Taxes$6,710 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family / 4 Family
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
CountyNew Haven County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Seabury Hill REALTORS, John Hill; Seabury Hill REALTORS, Jared Verrillo
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Building Information for 181 James Street

Stories-Residences4Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

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$2,650 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,091

Property Taxes

$559

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 181 James Street

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Exchange Street to James Street
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.30746
  • Longitude: -72.90284
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 0
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $6,710
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Lighting
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Laundry Room Info: None
  • Rooms Total: 12
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exclusions: Real estate is for sale only not business (Grocery store).
  • Exterior Siding: Asbestos
  • Foundation Type: Brick, Stone
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2866
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1244460
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2866.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2866.0
  • Zoning: RM2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Other
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Tenant
  • Total Number of Units: 4
  • Total Rooms Multi Family: 12
Unit 1
  • Lease: Leased
  • Unit Appliances: Gas Range,Refrigerator
  • Unit Average Sq Ft: 977
  • Unit Entry Order: 2
  • Unit Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Modified Date: 02-12-2026
  • Unit Monthly Rent: $900
  • Unit Num Bedrms: 2
  • Unit Num Rooms: 4
  • Unit Occupied By: Tenant
Unit 2
  • Lease: Monthly
  • Unit Appliances: Gas Range,Refrigerator
  • Unit Average Sq Ft: 9
  • Unit Entry Order: 3
  • Unit Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Modified Date: 02-12-2026
  • Unit Num Bedrms: 2
  • Unit Num Rooms: 4
  • Unit Occupied By: Tenant
Unit 3
  • Lease: Leased
  • Unit Average Sq Ft: 360
  • Unit Entry Order: 1
  • Unit Half Baths: 1
  • Unit Modified Date: 02-12-2026
  • Unit Monthly Rent: $1,038
  • Unit Num Bedrms: 0
  • Unit Num Rooms: 1
  • Unit Occupied By: Tenant
Unit 4
  • Unit Appliances: Gas Range,Refrigerator
  • Unit Entry Order: 4
  • Unit Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Modified Date: 02-12-2026
  • Unit Num Bedrms: 1
  • Unit Num Rooms: 3
  • Unit Occupied By: Vacant

Property History for 181 James Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 4, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92379481

$39,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/04/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92379481

$39,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 181 James Street

Taxable ValueLand$38,500Additions$131,810Total$170,310
Tax Record2024$6,710 ($559 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,866 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,866 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt977 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,363 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialYear Built1900ZoningRM2CountyNEW HAVENAPNNHVN M:173 B:0738 L:01800

Schools near 181 James Street

This home is within New Haven School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John S. Martinez School
Public - PK to 8
New Haven Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration
Public - PK to 8
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
John S. Martinez School
PublicPK to 8

New Haven Academy
Public9 to 12

Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration
PublicPK to 8

Conte/West Hills Magnet School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 181 James Street, New Haven, CT 06513

181 James Street is a multi-family home for sale in New Haven, CT 06513. This property was listed for sale on February 12, 2026 by Seabury Hill REALTORS, it's currently listed at $429,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on May 4, 2000. This listing's school district is New Haven School District. Nearby schools include John S. Martinez School, New Haven Academy and Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration. 181 James Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 2,866 sqft multi-family home built in 1900.

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Listing Courtesy of Seabury Hill REALTORS, John Hill; Seabury Hill REALTORS, Jared Verrillo

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