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18 Second Avenue

Branford, CT 06405
  • $525,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 12 Days
  • MLS #: 24170544
Under Contract
UPDATED: 35 min ago
$525,000
  • 2
    BEDS
  • 0.12
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,130
    SQFT
  • $465
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1957
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:

Description

Whether you're searching for a second home, ready to move up from a condo, looking to simplify with single-level living, or buying your first place, this charming ranch in the heart of Hotchkiss Grove checks every box. The location is truly unbeatable, offering both convenience & water views. As you arrive, you'll find a detached 1-car garage, patio with retractable awning, & an enclosed outdoor shower-perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach & keeping sand outside. The backyard is flat, & easy to maintain, making it ideal for entertaining. Inside, the home features a generously sized living room with a cozy fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with stone countertops, ample cabinetry & a convenient side entrance leading to the driveway. A bright & inviting family room addition with sliders & surrounded in windows, overlooks the backyard & fills the space with natural light. The layout offers privacy and comfort, with one bedroom and a full bathroom on one side, along with the primary suite w/ its en suite bath & laundry. Located within the sought-after private community of Hotchkiss Grove Association, residents enjoy access to over an acre of sandy beach, a boat launch, mooring rights, with sweeping views of Long Island Sound and the Thimble Islands. The neighborhood also hosts the beloved annual Hotchkiss Grove Days, a weekend filled w/ community fun. Best of all, no flood insurance is required. With the beach just a short walk away and easy access to the train! This is an estate therefore there are no disclosures outside of the lead. The home is being sold as is and is being sold completely furnished with all of the contents outside of a few personal items that the seller is taking and outside of a small side table. **water is OFF at the property ** The President of the Hotchkiss Grove Shore District - Betsy McMahon. The mill rate in Hotchkiss Grove is 0.1360 (x assessed value of the property). for the hotchkiss grove tax**

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18 Second Avenue Branford, CT 06405

  • Price: $525,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 12 Days
  • Updated: 35 min ago
  • MLS #: 24170544
2
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.12
Acres
1,130
SQFT
$465
$/SQFT
1957
Built
Neighborhood:
Hotchkiss Grove
County:
New Haven
Area:
Branford
Elementary School:
Mary R. Tisko
Middle School:
Francis Walsh
High School:
Branford
Property Description
Whether you're searching for a second home, ready to move up from a condo, looking to simplify with single-level living, or buying your first place, this charming ranch in the heart of Hotchkiss Grove checks every box. The location is truly unbeatable, offering both convenience & water views. As you arrive, you'll find a detached 1-car garage, patio with retractable awning, & an enclosed outdoor shower-perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach & keeping sand outside. The backyard is flat, & easy to maintain, making it ideal for entertaining. Inside, the home features a generously sized living room with a cozy fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with stone countertops, ample cabinetry & a convenient side entrance leading to the driveway. A bright & inviting family room addition with sliders & surrounded in windows, overlooks the backyard & fills the space with natural light. The layout offers privacy and comfort, with one bedroom and a full bathroom on one side, along with the primary suite w/ its en suite bath & laundry. Located within the sought-after private community of Hotchkiss Grove Association, residents enjoy access to over an acre of sandy beach, a boat launch, mooring rights, with sweeping views of Long Island Sound and the Thimble Islands. The neighborhood also hosts the beloved annual Hotchkiss Grove Days, a weekend filled w/ community fun. Best of all, no flood insurance is required. With the beach just a short walk away and easy access to the train! This is an estate therefore there are no disclosures outside of the lead. The home is being sold as is and is being sold completely furnished with all of the contents outside of a few personal items that the seller is taking and outside of a small side table. **water is OFF at the property ** The President of the Hotchkiss Grove Shore District - Betsy McMahon. The mill rate in Hotchkiss Grove is 0.1360 (x assessed value of the property). for the hotchkiss grove tax**
Exterior Features

Color beige Direct Waterfront YN No Exterior Features AwningsGuttersPatio Exterior Siding Vinyl Siding Garage And Parking Detached Garage Lot Description Level LotWater View Nearby Amenities Health ClubLibraryMedical FacilitiesParkPrivate School(s)Public Transportation Roof Information Asphalt Shingle Style Ranch Swimming Pool YN No Waterfront Description Walk to WaterAssociation RequiredWater CommunityView

Interior Features

Appliances Included Electric RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer Attic Description UnfinishedAccess Via Hatch Attic YN Yes Basement Description Crawl SpaceUnfinished Cooling System Central Air Fireplaces Total 1 Heat Type Hot Air In Law Apartment No Interior Features Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - Available Laundry Room Info Main Level Living Area SQFTPer Public Record 1130 Rooms Dining Room (Main Level) Primary Bedroom (Main Level) Bedroom (Main Level) Living Room (Main Level) Rooms Additional Bonus Room Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade 1130 Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade 0 Total Rooms 5

Property Features

Acceptable Financing FHAVACHFA Agent Owner YN No Association Fee Includes Lake/Beach Access Bank Owned Property No Energy Features Storm DoorsStorm WindowsThermopane Windows Financing Used Cash Flood Zone YN No Foundation Type Concrete Heat Fuel Type Natural Gas Hoa Fee Amount 75 Hoa Fee Frequency Annually Home Owners Assocation Yes Home Warranty Offered YN No Hot Water Description Natural GasTank Size Unknown New Construction Type No/Resale Potential Short Sale No Sewage System Public Sewer Connected Tax Year July 2025-June 2026 Under Agreement Yn No Water Source Public Water Connected Zoning r3

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Listing provided courtesy of Lauren Freedman of Coldwell Banker Realty: (203) 481-4571.


The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the SMARTMLS Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by SMARTMLS through a licensing agreement. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the SMARTMLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 SmartMLS, Inc. Data last updated: 2026-05-11T19:10:06.253.
 
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