85 Morris Street, Hamden (Whitneyville), CT, 06517 | $459,000

Amazing and rare opportunity to own a beautiful multi-family home in the Whitneyville section of Hamden and just minutes away from downtown New Haven. This house is great for Owner-Occupied or for renting out both units by utilizing the close proximity to Quinnipiac University and Yale University & Hospital. Beautiful mature plantings and well-maintained landscape surround the three-story, vinyl sided home with a free-standing 2-car garage and private backyard. Each unit has a front and rear private entrance. Through both entrances, you will enter the well lit living rooms with the abundance of natural lighting, flowing into the spacious dining rooms which transitions nicely between the kitchens and living areas. Hardwood floors flow throughout both units and both kitchens, water heaters and boilers have been upgraded to Natural Gas in 2015. Baseboard and cast-iron radiators efficiently provide heat throughout both units and the 1st floor have the convenience of Central Air to stay comfortable cool in the summer months. The rear of each unit leads to a private deck space to enjoy your morning coffee. A hallway connecting the kitchens to the two bedrooms and full bathroom. The 1st floor bathroom has been updated with new tile, walk-in shower, toilet, vanity and paint. The 2nd floor connects to a partially finished and heated 3rd floor level with potential for two additional bedrooms and ample additional living space. Roof was stripped completely down to the slats and replaced with new plywood, 30-year Architectural asphalt shingles, flashing, vent boots, restored chimney bricks & cap and completely new gutter system in 2017. Old oil heating system was replaced with new Natural Gas boilers and water heaters for both units in 2015. Rear porches for both units have been updated with new composite decking, reinforced base and pressure treated handrails in 2015. Old concrete driveway was completely removed and replaced with new asphalt in 2018. Front walk-up was removed and replaced with freshly poured concrete in 2018. Front porch has been updated with new reinforced posts, composite decking and handrails in 2019. Old Basement windows (8) have been removed and replaced with new, functional windows with half screens in 2023

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