New
$1,495,000
4 bd · 1.5 ba · 4,016 sqft · 9,583 sqft lot
445 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
Single family · Built 1900 · $372/sqft ·
$9,278/mo est. payment
About this home
The William Deforest House is an exquisitely restored commercial office building in lower East Rock. Located at the edge of Downtown NH & steps from Yale, it offers convenient access to highways 91 & 95. The Italian Villa Style house was built in 1858 for a well known physician as his residence. The stately brick mansion was meticulously restored in the early 2000s by Petra Construction w/ incredible attention to detail & no expense spared. The building boasts a versatile 4,016 SQ FT of office space on 3 levels w/ additional attic space w/ expansion possibilities. Remarkable architectural details throughout include 11 FT ceilings, rare pierced plaster frieze molding, ornate Fireplaces and oversized windows. The 1st floor offers a spacious reception area, a conference room, a kitchen area, 2 spacious offices, 2 1/2 baths & a one-of-kind executive office w/ a striking hand-carved wood archway. The 2nd floor has 3 additional elegant offices with 1.5 baths, and a large conference room w/wood paneling and molding, built-ins, and wiring for high-speed video conferencing. The lower level has a private entrance with an additional 1,087 sq ft of space including 2 offices, 3rd conference room & 1/2 bath. Separate entrance provides flexibility for income or a space for another business. The building has gas heat, CA & updated electrical. The exterior has a gorgeous entryway & parking lot for 12 cars. Truly a rare opportunity to own one of New Haven's most distinguished buildings. The building is currently occupied by owner/user as commercial office space, but the building would be an excellent candidate for conversion back to residential use.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 20' x 16'
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 15.1' x 12.2'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 19.3' x 14.11'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 19.1' x 23.5'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
- Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
- Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 13
- Other Dimensions: 17.3' x 14.1'
- Other Level: Lower
- Other Dimensions: 10.4' x 20.6'
- Office Dimensions: 9.5' x 13.7'
- Office Level: Main
- Rec/Play Room Dimensions: 16.7' x 15.2'
- Rec/Play Room Level: Lower
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 4
Interior Features
- Security system
Appliances
- Oven/range
- Microwave
- Range hood
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 14.4' x 10.4'
- Dining Room Features: Fireplace
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 12.6' x 9.11'
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch-wrap around,sidewalk,porch,gutters,lighting
- Porch: Yes
Schools
- 3
East Rock Community Magnet School
elementary · K-8 · 0.8 mi
Educational Center for the Arts
elementary · 0.1 mi
Yale Child Study Center School
elementary · 1-10 · 1.0 mi
- 6
Booker T Washington Academy
elementary · K-8 · 0.2 mi
- 2
New Haven Academy
high · 9-12 · 0.2 mi
- 2
High School in the Community
high · 9-12 · 0.7 mi
Price history
- Oct 2, 2026 · Listed$1,495,000
- Sep 1, 2026 · Listing Removed—
- Jun 12, 2026 · Listed$1,999,000
- Nov 22, 2000 · Sold$400,000
Tax history
- 2026$20,146 tax · $504,140 assessed
- 2023$18,754 tax · $504,140 assessed
- 2022$20,040 tax · $504,140 assessed
- 2021$17,852 tax · $406,840 assessed
- 2020$17,852 tax · $406,840 assessed
- 2019$17,486 tax · $406,840 assessed
- 2018$17,486 tax · $406,840 assessed
- 2017$15,737 tax · $406,840 assessed
Home value
$1,469,000
- Collateral Analytics$1,469,000
- Quantarium$1,134,913
Where it is
Listed by Jack Hill · Seabury-Hill Realtors · SMARTMLS
