Welcome to this beautifully updated and impeccably maintained 2-bedroom ranch-style home, nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac dead-end street. This charming property offers easy, one-level living with a host of modern upgrades, including freshly refinished hardwood floors, a tastefully tiled kitchen and bath, fresh paint throughout, and all-new fixtures. The kitchen shines with brand-new granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a sleek, modern design that complements the home's timeless character. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat-fully fenced and thoughtfully designed for relaxation and entertainment. The brand-new paved patio features a built-in cozy fireplace, ideal for hosting guests or enjoying quiet evenings under the stars. Completing the property is a detached oversized one-car garage, offering ample room for parking, storage, or a workshop space. With all major systems and mechanicals in phenomenal condition, this home is truly turn-key and ready for its next proud owner.
Sold for $247,500
$247,500
72 Hobson Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
2beds
876sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$252,300 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$2,247 Estimated rent
Home value
$252,300
$225,000 - $283,000
$2,247/mo
Zestimate® history
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Built-in cozy fireplaceModern upgradesPrivate backyard retreatDetached oversized one-car garageSleek modern designBrand-new granite countertopsFreshly refinished hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Joseph A. Tracey (203)676-9953,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-433-4387
Bought with:
Stacy Steele-Derusso, RES.0810173
GRL & Realtors, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24113265
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 876
- Total interior livable area: 876 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 876
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Paved, Driveway, Private
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1137548
- Zoning: T4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Hamden
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Sold | $247,500-2.9%$283/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Pending sale | $255,000$291/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $255,000-1.9%$291/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$297/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $264,900-3.7%$302/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $274,999-1.8%$314/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,900+80.6%$320/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $155,000+342.9%$177/sqft |
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| 1/10/1995 | Sold | $35,000-48.5%$40/sqft |
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| 6/28/1994 | Sold | $68,000$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,260 +30.2% | $139,930 +39.6% |
| 2024 | $5,574 -1.4% | $100,240 |
| 2023 | $5,652 +1.6% | $100,240 |
| 2022 | $5,561 +5.8% | $100,240 |
| 2021 | $5,257 +0% | $100,240 +25.9% |
| 2020 | $5,257 +35.2% | $79,590 |
| 2019 | $3,889 +1.9% | $79,590 |
| 2018 | $3,817 +6% | $79,590 |
| 2017 | $3,602 -0.2% | $79,590 |
| 2016 | $3,610 -11.5% | $79,590 -20.3% |
| 2015 | $4,080 +2.4% | $99,820 |
| 2014 | $3,986 +2.5% | $99,820 |
| 2013 | $3,887 +4.9% | $99,820 |
| 2012 | $3,707 +6.8% | $99,820 |
| 2011 | $3,471 +2.3% | $99,820 -13.5% |
| 2010 | $3,394 +0% | $115,360 |
| 2009 | $3,393 0% | $115,360 |
| 2008 | $3,394 +1.1% | $115,360 |
| 2007 | $3,357 +4.1% | $115,360 |
| 2006 | $3,224 +40.7% | $115,360 +117.7% |
| 2005 | $2,291 +15% | $52,990 |
| 2003 | $1,993 +9.1% | $52,990 |
| 2001 | $1,826 | $52,990 |
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Neighborhood: 06514
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- 5/10Dunbar Hill SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Hamden Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Hamden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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