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Sold for $699,500
  • $699,500

    245 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT 06517

    3beds
    3,410sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1957
    0.96 Acres Lot
    $885,800 Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $5,014 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $885,800

    $815,000 - $966,000

    $5,014/mo

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    What's special

    This charming colonial sits on a magnificent lot surrounded by mature trees and plantings, which make it feel like a tranquil secret paradise. Grace and character abound with lovely architectural details including HW floors, 3 fireplaces, crown molding, and classic millwork. Every room offers beautiful views and has lots of sunlight. The first floor offers a large front to back living room, a dining room with a picture window overlooking the walled bluestone patio and garden, and a heated sunroom with limestone walls, a fireplace, and two French doors that lead to the yard. In addition, on this level there is a large kitchen with good workspace, a walk-in pantry, Viking stove, and Sub Zero refrigerator, a breakfast room, family room, and a primary suite with a dressing room, bath, small office, and fireplace. Two spacious bedrooms and full bath are on the second floor. The lower level has a finished room with a tile wine cellar with wet bar. The house has gas heat and hot water and central air conditioning. The outstanding location is a short distance to East Rock Park, Yale Campus, the Medical Center, and local shops, restaurants, and cafes. Come be enchanted!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Betsy Grauer 203-641-3003,

    Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc 203-787-3434

    Bought with:

    Betsy Grauer, REB.0751445

    Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24009471MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Wine Cellar
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Fireplace, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 216 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 18
    Bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 252 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 x 18
    Bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 234 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 x 18
    Dining room
    • Features: Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 160 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 x 16
    Family room
    • Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 192 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 16
    Kitchen
    • Features: Bookcases, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Galley, Remodeled
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8 x 18
    Living room
    • Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 392 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 x 28
    Other
    • Level: Lower
    Rec play room
    • Level: Lower
    Study
    • Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Entertainment Center, Hardwood Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 210 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 x 15
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Range, Oven, Microwave, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
    Features
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Doors: Storm Door(s)
    • Windows: Storm Window(s), Thermopane Windows
    • Basement: Full,Garage Access,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Attic: Storage,Floored,Access Via Hatch
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,410
    • Total interior livable area: 3,410 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,096
    • Finished area below ground: 314

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Terrace, Patio
    • Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Lighting, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
    Lot
    • Size: 0.96 Acres
    • Features: Few Trees, Sloped, Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1133033
    • Zoning: R4

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod,Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Clapboard, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1957

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
    • Security: Security System
    • Subdivision: Whitneyville
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Hamden

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $205/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $399,490
    • Annual tax amount: $22,216
    • Date on market: 8/2/2024

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/1/2024Sold$699,500$205/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24009471 Report a problem
    6/3/2024Pending sale$699,500$205/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24009471 Report a problem
    5/14/2024Price change$699,500-6.1%$205/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24009471 Report a problem
    4/11/2024Listed for sale$745,000$218/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24009471 Report a problem
    6/1/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Smart MLS #170554357 Report a problem
    3/7/2023Listed for sale$745,000-0.6%$218/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170554357 Report a problem
    1/9/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Smart MLS #170527767 Report a problem
    10/4/2022Listed for sale$749,500+2%$220/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170527767 Report a problem
    6/30/2022Sold$735,000+6.5%$216/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170483264 Report a problem
    6/30/2022Contingent$689,900$202/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170483264 Report a problem
    5/10/2022Pending sale$689,900$202/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #170483264 Report a problem
    5/9/2022Listed for sale$689,900+7.8%$202/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170483264 Report a problem
    10/6/2019Listing removed$639,900$188/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170198440 Report a problem
    6/28/2019Price change$639,900-1.5%$188/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170198440 Report a problem
    5/25/2019Listed for sale$649,900$191/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170198440 Report a problem
    10/4/2017Listing removed$649,900$191/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170017914 Report a problem
    10/1/2017Listed for sale$649,900-5.8%$191/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170017914 Report a problem
    9/20/2010Sold$690,000-13.4%$202/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #N299405 Report a problem
    6/9/2010Price change$797,000-6%$234/sqft
    Source: H PEARCE REAL ESTATE CO #N299405 Report a problem
    2/27/2010Listed for sale$847,500$249/sqft
    Source: H PEARCE REAL ESTATE CO #N299405 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$24,655 +11%$475,230 +19%
    2024$22,216 -1.4%$399,490
    2023$22,523 +1.6%$399,490
    2022$22,164 +5.8%$399,490
    2021$20,949 -11.1%$399,490 -11.9%
    2020$23,564 +6.4%$453,320
    2019$22,149 +1.9%$453,320
    2018$21,741 +6%$453,320
    2017$20,517 -0.2%$453,320
    2016$20,563 +29%$453,320 +16.2%
    2015$15,944 +2.4%$390,110
    2014$15,577 +2.5%$390,110
    2013$15,191 +4.8%$390,110
    2012$14,489 +6.8%$390,110
    2011$13,564 +15.6%$390,110 -2.2%
    2010$11,737 +0%$398,930
    2009$11,733 0%$398,930
    2008$11,737 +1.1%$398,930
    2007$11,609 +4.1%$398,930
    2006$11,150 +5.6%$398,930 +63.3%
    2005$10,561 +15%$244,230
    2003$9,185 +9.1%$244,230
    2001$8,416 $244,230
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 06517

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Ridge Hill
    • Middle: Hamden
    • 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.

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