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Beachside Duplex Investment Opportunity

102 Dawson Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

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For Sale

$699,000

Two-family home near Dawson Beach with income potential.

Type:Multi Family

Property size:

2,700 SF

Price / SF:

$258/SF

HighLights

Two‑family home offering both living space and income potential.
Main residence features 3 floors, approximately 2,000 sq ft, with water views.
Second unit is a 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath layout (approx. 700 sq ft) with water views.
Updated main residence with hardwood floors, eat‑in kitchen, primary suite with walk‑in closet, and finished lower level.
Located near Dawson Beach, restaurants, and conveniences on Ocean Ave, and less than 20 minutes to New Haven.
Equipped with gas heat, central air, and a spacious backyard.

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Melanie L. Gunn

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For Sale

$699,000

Two-family home near Dawson Beach with income potential.

Type:Multi Family

Property size:

2,700 SF

Price / SF:

$258/SF

Added:: Apr 21, 2026
Days on Market:: 62
Last Refresh:: Apr 21 at 12:23 am

Property Features for 102 Dawson Ave

General Information

Standard status: Active
Size: 2,700 SF
Property subtype: Multi Family

Building Details

Year Built: 1910

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Listing Contact

Melanie L. Gunn

Listing agent Melanie L. Gunn

Listing office Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing date Apr 21, 2026

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HighLights

Two‑family home offering both living space and income potential.
Main residence features 3 floors, approximately 2,000 sq ft, with water views.
Second unit is a 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath layout (approx. 700 sq ft) with water views.
Updated main residence with hardwood floors, eat‑in kitchen, primary suite with walk‑in closet, and finished lower level.
Located near Dawson Beach, restaurants, and conveniences on Ocean Ave, and less than 20 minutes to New Haven.
Equipped with gas heat, central air, and a spacious backyard.

Overview

This two-family home offers an investment opportunity with seaside ease and an incredible location. The main residence features approximately 2,000 sq ft of living space across three floors, with a wraparound porch, natural light, and water views. The interior includes hardwood floors and updates throughout. The first floor has an open floor plan with a formal living room, an updated eat-in kitchen, a dining room, a laundry area, and a half bath. The second floor features a primary bedroom suite with a full bath and walk-in closet, three additional bedrooms, an enclosed three-season room, and a back balcony. The finished lower level completes this apartment. The second unit offers approximately 700 sq ft with a one-bedroom, one-bath layout and water views, suitable for rental income or guests. The home is equipped with gas heat, central air, and a spacious backyard. Located near Dawson Beach in a sought-after neighborhood near Ocean Ave's restaurants and conveniences, and less than 20 minutes from New Haven, this property offers coastal living and beachfront dreams.

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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NOI Build-Up

Component	$	$/SF
Gross rent	$69.7k	$25.80
− Vacancy	−$4.7k	−$1.75
EGI	$64.9k	$24.05
− OpEx	−$19.5k	−$7.21
NOI	$45.4k	$16.83

2,700 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.80% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Multifamily LT 5

$649.2K

$568.1K – $757.4K (±1% cap)

NOI $45,446 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.50%

Second Best

Apartment 5plus

$604.1K

$528.6K – $704.8K (±1% cap)

NOI $42,289 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.05%

Theoretical Best

Office A

$868.5K

$760.0K – $1.01M (±1% cap)

NOI $60,797 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.70%

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City: West Haven
County: New Haven
State: Connecticut
Longitude: -72.9676947
Latitude: 41.2487285

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Duplexes
CT
West Haven
06516
102 Dawson Ave

What type of property is this?

Duplex - Two-family home near Dawson Beach with income potential.

Where is this duplex located?

The property is located at 102 Dawson Ave West Haven, CT.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $699,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Two‑family home offering both living space and income potential.; Main residence features 3 floors, approximately 2,000 sq ft, with water views.; Second unit is a 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath layout (approx. 700 sq ft) with water views.