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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
Morris Cove New Haven CT-Fort Hale Park   Fort Hale named for one of Connecticut's most famous patriots and native son Nathan Hale is located on Woodward Avenue on the east shore of the New Haven Harbor in the Morris Cove New Haven CT neighborhood. This historic site is a 20 acre city park deeded to the State of Connecticut by an act of Congress in 1921 and was then turned over to the city of New Haven to maintain. Within Fort Hale is Fort Nathan Hale Park and Black Rock Fort orginally built during the Revolutionary War period where visitors can tour a paritally restored Civil War facility and a Revolutionary Fort that was reconstructed in 1976 to commemorate the Bicentennial of our nation. Fort Nathan was declared a landmark and historic site by the New Haven Preservation Trust and has...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
    Morris Cove is the neighborhood I call home tucked away in along the eastern portion of New Haven Harbor in the city of New Haven CT.  Morris Cove was originally part of the town of East Haven and was named for one of it's early settlers, Thomas Morris.  In 1881, Fair Haven, Grannis Corners and Morris Cove were ceded to New Haven. The beauty of Morris Cove is reflected within its shoreline appeal.  Wherever you live you are within walking distance of the breathtaking views of  Long Island Sound and feel the cool ocean breezes from the Pardee Seawall, Fort Hale Park and Lighthouse Point Park.  The choices of home styles you'll find along the tree lined streets and beachfront coves includes the classic colonials and multifamily homes built in the mid to late 19th century through the e...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
Morris Cove New Haven CT Real Estate Market Report September 2008 There are currently 25 two to six bedroom homes for sale in community of Morris Cove New Haven CT ranging in price from$209,900 to $625,000. The square footage in these properties range from a 500 sq. ft. cottage with views of Long Island Sound to a 2360 sq. ft. direct waterfront Colonial. In the month of September 3 homes were sold in Morris Cove New Haven CT with an average sale price of $264,000 and an average of 146 days on the market. Asking Price Sale Price Adddress Bedrooms    Baths Style   $150,000    150,000 101 Concord Street 4 1.0    Cape $249,900 242,000    351 Townsend Avenue 3 1.1 Ranch $439,900 400,000    187 Townsend Avenue 4 1.1 Colonial Three homes went under contract in the month of September  in Morris...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
**UPDATE** - This property is no longer on the market.     New Haven CT Two Family Home For Sale 133 Orchard Street 06519 Photo Gallery 133 Orchard Street 1st floor living room 2nd floor kitchen 2nd floor living room 2nd floor master bedroom 2nd floor bedroom 2nd floor bedroom 2nd floor porch Backyard Description This two family home is within walking distance to YNH Hospital & perfect for an investor or owner occupant. The 1st flr is a 2 bedroom unit with a large walk-in closet. The 2nd flr unit is a 3 bedroom unit with a walk-up attic for further expansion. Features Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1900 Lot Size: .10 School District: New Haven Square Footage: 1988 Agent Name: Donna Bigda Broker: RE/MAX Alliance MLS #: M9112812 Location 133 Orchard Street New Haven CT 06519 Powered...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
  Welcome to New Haven Connecticut The City of New Haven was founded in 1638 and covers 20.2 miles in south Central Connecticut on the northern shore of Long Island Sound and is the second largest city in the State of Connecticut and is best known for its cultural attractions of theatres, museums, concerts, the annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas and hosts The Pilot Pen International Tennis Tournament.  Photo courtesy of  versageekNew Haven is home to Yale University Photo courtesy of omerka The historic New Haven Green   Photo courtesy of  tiomo East Rock Photo courtesy of eastrocker If you're looking for the best pizza in New Haven, look no further than Wooster Street's "Little Italy" where you'll find Frank Pepe's, Sally's and Tony and Lucille's. Photo courtesy of jenniferr...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
In the Morris Cove Real Estate Homes Report August 2008 there are currently 36 homes for sale in community of Morris Cove ranging in price from $139,000 to $625,000.  There were 5 sales for the month of August with an average sale price of $226,000 and an average of 62 days on the market. Asking Price Sale Price Adddress Bedrooms    Baths Style    179,900   175,000 140 Concord Street 3 1.0 Colonial 199,900 200,000 25 Mansion Street 3 1.0 Colonial 257,500 250,000 39 Beecher Place 2 1.1 Cape 269,000 245,000 126 Sound View Terrace 2 2 Cape 279,900 260,000 51 Pope Street 3 1.1 Cape Typically, August is one of the slowest months of the year in the real estate market since many plan their summer vacations in August and are getting ready for the start of the new school year.   ****************...
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What a great weekend it was to have fun in the sun at Lighthouse Point Park in the Morris Cove neighborhood of New Haven Connecticut. My 6 year old granddaughter Brooke was visiting for the long weekend and living only a short distance away from Lighthouse Point Park, we decided to take a little visit to the park. As you near the entrance to the beach, the first thing you see is the Splash Pad where children and adults frolic in a variety of water stations with water sprinkling and splashing from all directions.  Naturally, Brooke made a beeline to the Splash Pad and had a splish-splashing time.                 From the Splash Pad, we strolled around the park where children were enjoying the playground of swings, slides and jungle gyms and watched a game of beach volleyball. The beach w...
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If you are a Connecticut state, municipal employee or employee of a participating private sector company* in the city of New Haven Connecticut, the Urban Revitalization Home Ownership Program also know as UR Home is available from the State of Connecticut in conjunction with CHFA. This Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) UR Home Program** offers eligible employess to purchase a single or multi-family (2-4 units) at a reduced CHFA mortgage rate and with down payment assistance.  If a property requires improvements or repairs the program also offers a forgivable grant of $20,000 to $25,000 to rehabilitate the home that is 100% forgiven after 5 years. An added benefit of the UR Home Program is that it does not require participants to be a first-time home buyer. In additon to New H...
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By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889
(Johnson Real Estate, Inc.)
Summer is a time for activities and sports are no exception here in Connecticut.  In June, Cromwell, CT holds the Travelers Championship Golf at the Tournament Players Club.. By the end of the summer, Pilot Pen Tennis is held at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, in New Haven CT. This event is going on now from August 15 through the 23rd.  You can get tichets by visiting Pilot Pen Tennis and find out more about the area.  So, visit New Haven, CT... and have a ball. 
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By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889
(Johnson Real Estate, Inc.)
MODERN PIZZA 874 STATE STREET NEW HAVEN, CT  203-776-5306   I'm not sure if Modern Pizza in New Haven, CT has been blogged about before.  If it has, it needs to be blogged about again.  I have forgotten how good the pizza is here.  My sons and I went here for dinner tonight because I was craving a thin crust pizza.. with LOTS of flavor.  It did NOT let me down. There was NO lines, and service was very fast and efficient.  Pepe's and Sally's are in the area too, and are also very good, but this place is EASY on and off I-91 as well. I would recommend this restaurant highly to anyone in the New Haven, CT area. Bon Appetite!!
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
As we approach the start of summer, there are currently 39 homes for sale in Morris Cove ranging in price from $139,000 to $895,000.  To view these listings go to Homes for sale in Morris Cove. There have been 20 sales in the past 3 months ranging in price from $141,000 to $410,000.  The average sale price was $245,040 with an average of 91 days on the market. Asking Price Sale Price Adddress Bedrooms    Baths Style     149,900      141,000 39 Morris Causeway 3 1.0 Ranch 199,900 155,000 181 Woodward Avenue 3 1.0 Ranch 180,000 165,000 87 Burr Street 2 1.1 Colonial 183,900 184,000 130 Hyde Street 3 1.1 Colonial 230,000 187,500 40 Arden Street 2 1.0 Cape 199,900 195,900 103 Parker Place 4 1.1 Colonial 228,500 220,000 24 Ira Street 3 2.0 Ranch 237,000 225,000 153 Fort Hale Road 4 1.1 Coloni...
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By No Longer Active
(Real Estate)
Today the blue skies of New Haven were exceptionally clear as I viewed Harkness Tower from my ceremonial seat during the 307th Commencent at Yale University. The sun was hot but a cool breeze refreshingly swept through the Old Campus Courtyard most of the morning. Among the highlights of the outdoor ceremony was a most notable face in the crowd. The Magical Mystery Tour of life brought none other then Sir Paul McCartney to the Yale Commons to receive an Honorary Doctor of Music Degree. The best things in life may be free but a certain satisfaction comes from hard work and reaching a challenging goal. The real acheviement of the day came inside the walls of Woolsey Hall when our daughter in law, Nadya Maria Morales-Cummings, received her "earned" Doctor of Philosophy.
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By Donna Springer
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Here is an overview of what is happening in New Haven, CT real estate. If you would like more information or have any questions, fee free to contact me at donna@CTHomeConsultant.com or visit my website www.CTHomeConsultant.comNew HavenApril 2007 v.s. April 2008 New ListingsAvg List PriceNo. SoldAvg. Sales Price200778$265,40417$271,729     200891$300,04126$222,637 In April 2008, 86 Lamson was the highest priced home listed. It is a Colonial built in 1905 with 11 Rooms;3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths  in 3195 sq. ft. It is listed for $2,799,000.  The highest home sold in April 2008, was 173 McKinley Avenue. It is a 3043 sq. ft Colonial built in 1917 with 9 Rooms;5 Bedrooms and 3.2 Baths. It listed for $639,900. Close proximity to Yale Hospital, St. Raphael's Hospital and Yale University make New Hav...
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By Kim Busk
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
  Current Active Listings : 201 Number of Sold last 12 months: 286 (23.8 sold per month) Number Sold Last 6 Months: 139 (23.2 Sold Per Month) Number Sold Last 3 Months: 52 (17.3 Sold Per Month) Current # of Months Inventory: 11.6 As of 1/08
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
Market conditions for real estate in Morris Cove (New Haven, CT) - January 2008 Single family homes for sale - 28 Minimum list price - $152,000 Maximum list price - $624,900 Average Days on Market - 106 Median List Price - $259,900    Homes sold in Morris Cove (New Haven, CT) in the past 6 months: 12 homes sold Minimum sales price - $210,000 Maximum sales price - $349,900 Median sales price - $270,500 Average Days on Market - 67 ********************************************************************************************* Contact Donna Bigda, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
Welcome to Morris Cove New Haven CT Morris Cove, also known as East Shore is a neighborhood in the city of New Haven, Connecticut and is located on the east side of  New Haven.  Morris Cove was originally part of the town of East Haven and was named for one of it's early settlers, Thomas Morris.  In 1881, Fair Haven, Grannis Corners and Morris Cove were ceded to New Haven. There has always been some debate among the residents of the Annex-East Shore area as to where Morris Cove actually begins.  While some think it starts at Upson Terrace, there are others who believe it begins at the entrance to Fort Hale Park and some who think it starts at Fort Hale Road.  Having lived in Morris Cove for more than 30 years, this debate has lingered on.  According to Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org...
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By Kim Busk
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
    All New Haven CTSingle Family Home Listings: Listings (12/17/2007):  225 Under Contract (12/9/2007:  40 Sold in November:  13     All New Haven CT, Condo Listings: Listings (12/9/2007):  159 Under Contract (12/9/2007:  18 Sold November:  14 ____ As of December 2007- New Haven Single Family HomeCurrent Active Listings: 220Number of Sold last 12 Months: 271 (22.6 Sold Per Month)Number Sold Last 6 Months:  124 (20.7 Sold Per Month)Number Sold Last 3 Months:  25 (8.3 Sold Per Month)CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY:  26.4
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By Kim Busk
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
 New Haven is considered to be the Cultural Capital of Connecticut.  Home to Yale University, the center of the city is full of interesting things to do.  See the dinosaurs at the Peabody Museum, have lunch in one of the many international restaurants, or see a show at the Shubert.  There is always something going on.Dining OutPepe's or Sally's?  These famous Wooster Square pizzerias have a following!  Famous customers include President Clinton, he actually made his own pie at Pepe's!  Louis' Lunch on Crown St. lay's claim to the first Hamburger - don't ask for ketchup!, Claire's Corner Copia on the corner of Chapel St. is a veritable vegetarian delight.  -   Explore these and more on infonewhaven.comFood & Wine  For a veritable feast, visit Gourmet Heaven on Whitney or Broadway for ing...
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By No Longer Active
(Real Estate)
 Today is race day!  The Christopher Martins 5k was my first running event when I started my latest fitness routine back in 2005.  After spending several weeks walking in preparation for a 2k Thanksgiving Day Event I enthusiastically took on running and made the rookie mistake of cramming my training into just a few weeks. After that first 5k which I completed with a time only 23 seconds per mile faster than my walk I hobbled around for a week.  Severe knee pain slowed me down as I continued to train and realized the importance of stretching.  In 2006 this race brought out over 1250 runners and so far  over 750 Pre-Registered Runners are signed up to participate this year. Many more will sign up this morning since the unpredictable weather can be a factor.  In '05 we had a bit of snow, ...
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By No Longer Active
(Real Estate)
The Playwright in New Haven will be the start and finish point for the Halloween 5k again this year.    What:  Playwright Halloween 5k & Kids' Fun Run When:  Sunday - October 28, 2007 -  9:05 am Where:  144 Temple St,  New Haven, CT Strangely I do not recall the details of last years race course but think the area has changed for this run. The race starts on Crown Street traveling south on to State Street then Northeast past Christopher Martins until the turnaround at Eagle & Nash Street. This is a festive event hosted by the New Haven Rugby Club and will bring out a cast of characters.  Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division as well as for individual & group best costumes.  Come early and be ready to walk, run or just relax and have fun!  Temperatures have bee...
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