WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven's open houses this weekend stay close to the shore, from a West Shore two-family a few blocks from the beach to new homes in a 16-home community for residents 55 and older. A Colonial with custom stonework and a three-car garage and a raised ranch now operating as a childcare center are also on the list.
Twelve West Haven homes are holding open houses Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, with prices from $110,000 to $599,000, according to Zillow.com.
Saturday, Nov. 7
174 Laurel Street, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $469,000. This four-bedroom, two-bath home has a 2022 addition, according to the listing, along with a new roof, new gas furnaces and a tankless water heater. The remodeled kitchen has quartz counters and an open layout, hardwood floors run throughout, and the baths are new. It has 1,272 square feet and a two-car garage.
619 Second Avenue, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $269,900. This three-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial is within walking distance of the beaches, with a deep 0.29-acre lot. The listing says there are multiple offers, with highest and best due Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. It cites new siding and windows, a newer roof, central air and first-floor laundry. It has 1,084 square feet.
430 Platt Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $420,000. This three-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial has custom tile work, hardwood floors and stonework along the front wall and steps. The chef's kitchen has a coffee bar with a pot filler, the living and dining rooms share a gas fireplace, and an upstairs bath has a freestanding soaking tub. There's a covered Trex deck, a fenced yard and an oversized detached three-car garage, and the listing says the solar panels are under a power purchase agreement. It has 1,454 square feet.
1 Simos Lane, 12 noon to 2 p.m. (also Sunday, noon to 2 p.m.), $450,000. This three-bedroom, 2.5-bath raised ranch sits on a cul-de-sac corner lot, with an updated kitchen and baths, central air and a three-season side porch. The listing says the lower level is currently operating as a large family childcare facility; some furnishings and playground equipment can be bought separately, but the business isn't included. It has 1,456 square feet.
33 Hillcrest Avenue, 12 noon to 2 p.m., $439,000. This four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has been renovated top to bottom, according to the listing, with updated kitchen and baths and a newer furnace, central air and water heater. It's within walking distance of the West Haven train station. Zillow dates it to 1911 and lists 1,362 square feet.
Sunday, Nov. 8
325 Savin Avenue, 12 noon to 2 p.m., $575,000. This two-family house with four bedrooms and two baths is in West Shore, a few blocks from the beach, according to the listing. Each updated unit has two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a full bath, and there's a finished attic. The corner lot comes with a separate 26-by-56-foot parcel for parking. Zillow lists 1,821 square feet.
40 Crest Street #16, 12 noon to 2 p.m., $205,000. This two-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse is near the VA and the University of New Haven, with an open first floor where the kitchen leads to a living room with sliders to a private deck. It has 940 square feet and a $200 monthly HOA fee, per Zillow, and the price was cut $15,000 on Nov. 3.
Two end units at 690 Forest Road are open Sunday, both with two-car garages. One listing cites the complex's pool, clubhouse and tennis courts.
690 Forest Road #463, 12 noon to 2 p.m., $597,900. This three-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse is a tri-level unit kept by a longtime owner, with marble and hardwood floors, a first-floor primary suite and a living area under a vaulted ceiling. The finished lower level has a full bath and a recreation room. It has 2,914 square feet and a $539 monthly HOA fee, per Zillow, and the price was cut $32,000 on Oct. 23.
63 Glade Street #A3, 12 noon to 3 p.m., $110,000. This one-bedroom, one-bath condo is a renovated first-floor unit steps from the University of New Haven and the VA hospital, with vinyl plank floors and an updated kitchen and bath. The listing says the unit must be owner-occupied and won't go FHA. It has 470 square feet and a $350 monthly HOA fee, per Zillow, and the price was cut $15,000 on Nov. 2.
Also open Sunday: 1 Simos Lane, 12 noon to 2 p.m. (see Saturday).
155 Bull Hill Lane #309, 1 to 2:30 p.m., $185,000. This two-bedroom, two-bath condo is a ranch-style unit with hardwood floors throughout, plenty of closets and assigned parking, a short distance from the beaches and train station. Zillow lists 1,978 square feet and a $494 monthly HOA fee.
37 Shingle Hill Road #C, 1 to 4 p.m., $474,900. This two-bedroom, two-bath home is at Shingle Hill Estates, which the listing describes as a 55-and-older community of 16 homes near the shoreline, with a gazebo and a putting area. It's a new single-family-style unit with an open plan, a gas fireplace and an attached two-car garage. It has 1,200 square feet and a $250 monthly HOA fee, per Zillow.
690 Forest Road #791, 2:30 to 4 p.m., $599,000. This three-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhouse is a Turnbury model renovated in 2023 and 2024, with new Andersen windows, wide-plank vinyl floors and a living and dining room with a fireplace and wet bar. There's a den, a primary suite with a dressing area, an upstairs loft and a finished lower level with a guest room and full bath. It has 2,346 square feet, an EV charger in the garage and a $528 monthly HOA fee, per Zillow.
Listing details from Zillow.com as of Nov. 5, 2026. Open-house schedules can change, so check each listing before you go.
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