Just in time for the holidays-move in, settle in, and make this beautiful home yours before the season begins! With so many outstanding features and incredible potential, 170 Birchwood is one of the best values on the market-you'll be hard-pressed to find more for the price! Welcome to this beautifully maintained, almost-new home built in 2024, featuring a flexible and thoughtfully designed layout with incredible potential. Recent additions include a brand-new paved driveway and sprinkler system. The oversized third bedroom offers enough space to potentially create a fourth bedroom, home office, or additional living area, and attached floor plans help showcase the possibilities. Set on a spacious and private lot, this almost-new home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, functionality, and timeless design. Filled with natural light, the inviting layout features generously sized bedrooms, stylish bathrooms, and expansive living spaces ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The stunning modern kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. Large windows throughout enhance the home's bright and airy feel. Additional highlights include contemporary finishes, energy-efficient systems, underground electrical service for enhanced reliability and a cleaner exterior appearance, and a dual-insulation system featuring fiberglass and spray foam insulation for enhanced comfort and efficiency. Built with thoughtful long-term quality in mind, the home also features a protected sleeved water-line system designed to provide added insulation, durability, and easier future maintenance accessibility if ever needed. The basement was designed with a built-in drain system for convenient cleanup and added peace of mind. The septic system features an additional pump/dosing tank that assists with efficient distribution to the leaching fields-a valuable feature often found in higher-end or engineered systems. A standout feature is the elegant foyer chandelier equipped with an automatic lift system, allowing it to be lowered and raised with the touch of a button for easy cleaning and maintenance. Enjoy the peaceful backyard setting with plenty of space to relax or entertain, while being conveniently located near parks, shopping, restaurants, major highways, and Quinnipiac University. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready custom home in the sought-after Mount Carmel/Sleeping Giant area-and be home in time to celebrate the holidays!
For sale
$685,000
170 Birchwood Drive, Hamden, CT 06518
3beds
3,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2024
2.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Contemporary finishesStylish bathroomsOversized third bedroomGenerously sized bedroomsInviting layoutSpacious and private lotFilled with natural light
- 28 days
- 1,232
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paula A. Andrews (203)610-3131,
BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes 203-627-8726
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24206387
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Sound System
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Concrete
- Attic: Storage,Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,100
- Total interior livable area: 3,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2.39 Acres
- Features: Rear Lot, Dry, Level, Cul-De-Sac, Cleared, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1146967
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt,Gable
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Green verification: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes, Home Energy Score
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Golf, Park, Playground, Private School(s)
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Mount Carmel
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hamden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $374,080
- Annual tax amount: $20,077
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $685,000-2%$221/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Listing removed | $699,000$225/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $699,000-9.8%$225/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $775,000-3%$250/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+6.5%$258/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000+177.9%$242/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $269,900$87/sqft |
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| 3/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $269,900+1249.5%$87/sqft |
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| 3/30/2004 | Sold | $20,000$6/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,407 +4993.7% | $374,080 +5353.1% |
| 2024 | $381 -1.6% | $6,860 |
| 2023 | $387 +1.6% | $6,860 |
| 2022 | $381 +5.8% | $6,860 |
| 2021 | $360 -32.2% | $6,860 -32.9% |
| 2020 | $531 +6.4% | $10,220 |
| 2019 | $499 +1.8% | $10,220 |
| 2018 | $490 +5.8% | $10,220 |
| 2017 | $463 -0.2% | $10,220 |
| 2016 | $464 -10.9% | $10,220 -19.8% |
| 2015 | $521 +2.4% | $12,740 |
| 2014 | $509 +2.6% | $12,740 |
| 2013 | $496 +4.9% | $12,740 |
| 2012 | $473 +6.8% | $12,740 |
| 2011 | $443 +18.1% | $12,740 |
| 2010 | $375 | $12,740 |
| 2009 | $375 | $12,740 |
| 2008 | $375 +1.1% | $12,740 |
| 2007 | $371 +4.2% | $12,740 |
| 2006 | $356 +82.6% | $12,740 +124.7% |
| 2001 | $195 | $5,670 |
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Neighborhood: 06518
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Hamden
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




