New Haven County · Updated September 26, 2026
East Haven, CT real estate
East Haven gives buyers the shoreline at a price that’s often below other shore towns.
The East Haven market right now
East Haven by the numbers
What I’m seeing
- Asking prices on today’s listings (median $399,999) are running a little above what homes sold for over the past year ($364,000), a sign that prices are still climbing.
- Homes are selling at a steady pace. The typical listing has been on the market about 20 days.
- Inventory is tighter than a year ago: 76 single-family listings now versus 104 in October.
Sources: RentCast, from public sale records and current listing data, updated September 26, 2026. Sale records cover September 2025 to June 2026 and can trail the market by a few months. For an exact number on your home, request a Home Value Report.
Living in East Haven
About East Haven
East Haven sits on Long Island Sound along I-95, next to New Haven.
The Momauguin beach area and the Shore Line Trolley Museum are local landmarks.
Homes range from beach cottages near the water to capes, ranches and colonials inland.
A tip from Stanley
Near the water, flood zones and insurance costs affect what buyers can pay. I check those early so sellers aren’t surprised later.
Thinking about a move in East Haven?
Call or text 860-329-4820, or send me a note. I’m happy to talk through timing, price or anything else, with no pressure.
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