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Historic Two-Family Residence
For Sale
$525,000
Pending

158 Shore Drive, Branford, CT 06405

Historic Queen Anne-style two-family home with a wraparound porch and third-floor widow’s watch.

Property Size1,890 SF
Days on Market52

Property Features for 158 Shore Drive

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 1,890 SF
Property subtype 2 Family

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Building Details

Building Size 1,890 SF
Year Built 1890
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed By: Chuck Conti
Source: Iverty
Added: Jul 9 Changed: Aug 24 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 7:04AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic Queen Anne-style residence is recognized by the town as a two-family home, though it has also been used as a single-family home over the years. The property features a wraparound porch and a third-floor walk-up tower (widow’s watch), along with a large deck for outdoor use. Inside, the main level includes an open floor plan and a stone fireplace described as 8 feet wide and floor to ceiling.

The home includes steam heat radiators and a newly added boiler, and it has newer roofs and a newer hot water heater. It is located steps from the water and nearby beaches, and the remarks note it is not in a flood zone. Branford train station is cited as providing connections to Grand Central and Boston.

Additional described features include a walk-up tower, a deck with room for a pool, and an early-1900s history detail related to stones from each state of the union at that time.

Key Highlights

  • Historic Queen Anne‑style home built in 1890
  • Wraparound porch plus a third‑floor walk‑up widow’s watch (tower)
  • Town recognizes the property as a two‑family; it has also been used as a single‑family home

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Hair Salon Parking Lot & Garage Nail Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

133
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 06405, CT

28,171
Population
14,334
Households
2
Avg Household Size
51
Median Age
50%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
21.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,304
Density / Sq Mi
$97,223
Median Household Income
$63,402
Median Earnings
$1,529
Median Rent
$388,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Historic Queen Anne-style two-family home with a wraparound porch and third-floor widow’s watch.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 158 Shore Drive Branford, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $525,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Queen Anne‑style home built in 1890; Wraparound porch plus a third‑floor walk‑up widow’s watch (tower); Town recognizes the property as a two‑family; it has also been used as a single‑family home
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