About this home

Welcome to 162 Short Beach Rd, a ranch-style home that perfectly balances comfortable everyday living with an unbeatable shoreline-suburb location. Situated on a spacious and highly private 0.69-acre lot, this bright and airy single-family home offers a peaceful retreat just moments away from the water. Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors and a generous open living and dining area designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. A cozy fireplace creates a warm focal point, perfect for crisp New England evenings, while the single-level layout offers the ease and convenience today's buyers appreciate. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home spans a generous 1,880 square feet of single-level living space. Living on Short Beach Road means embracing the best of East Haven's coastal lifestyle. Enjoy being part of a vibrant shoreline community that offers the perks of water access without the premium price tag of neighboring towns. This property sits in a fantastic commuter location, offering short travel times to local beaches, parks, and nearby transit.

Facts and features

Schools

• Momauguin School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.1 mi

  5

• Joseph Melillo Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.9 mi

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• East Haven High School

  high · 9-12 · 4.9 mi

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• Pathway School

  middle · 6-12 · 1.5 mi

• Grove J. Tuttle School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.2 mi

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• St Vincent De Paul School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.5 mi

Price history

• Sep 25, 2026 · Listed$490,000
• Feb 28, 2003 · Sold$232,500

Tax history

• 2026$6,737 tax · $188,300 assessed
• 2025$6,297 tax · $188,300 assessed
• 2023$5,875 tax · $188,300 assessed
• 2022$5,875 tax · $188,300 assessed
• 2021$5,207 tax · $152,040 assessed
• 2020$5,207 tax · $152,040 assessed
• 2019$4,929 tax · $152,040 assessed
• 2018$4,934 tax · $152,040 assessed

Home value

$484,800

• Cotality$484,800
• Quantarium$480,710
• Collateral Analytics$579,000

Where it is