This charming cape cod style home allows you to customize your dream home and bring your vision to life. This property offers a functional layout, providing a great foundation for updates and improvements. With the right renovations, this home can truly shine and reflect your personal style. Located in a convenient Hamden neighborhood, you'll enjoy close proximity to shopping, restaurants, parks, and commuter routes. This property is full of potential and ready for its next chapter! Purchaser failed to perform, no fault of seller. Their loss is your gain! Property is being sold as-is, where-is. Cash and rehab loans only. Hamden is undergoing a 4-year phase-in based on the 2024 reassessment and grand list. This phase-in spans from the 2025-2026 tax year through the 2028-2029 tax year.
Accepting backups
Price cut: $30K (6/2)
$225,000
79 West Helen Street, Hamden, CT 06514
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 66 days |
- 808 |
- 75 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chanelle Goldson (203)508-0123,
KW Legacy Partners 860-313-0700
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24170275
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Finished,Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1133940
- Zoning: R4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Private School(s), Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hamden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,430
- Annual tax amount: $9,257
- Date on market: 4/26/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $225,000-11.8%$201/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24170275 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $255,000$228/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24170275 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000$228/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24170275 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Pending sale | $255,000$228/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24170275 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000+131.8%$228/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24170275 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2000 | Sold | $110,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,257 +51.6% | $178,430 +62.5% |
| 2024 | $6,108 -1.4% | $109,830 |
| 2023 | $6,192 +1.6% | $109,830 |
| 2022 | $6,093 +5.8% | $109,830 |
| 2021 | $5,759 0% | $109,830 +16.6% |
| 2020 | $5,760 +25.1% | $94,220 |
| 2019 | $4,604 +1.9% | $94,220 |
| 2018 | $4,519 +6% | $94,220 |
| 2017 | $4,264 -0.2% | $94,220 |
| 2016 | $4,274 -3.6% | $94,220 -13.1% |
| 2015 | $4,432 +2.4% | $108,430 |
| 2014 | $4,330 +2.6% | $108,430 |
| 2013 | $4,222 +4.8% | $108,430 |
| 2012 | $4,027 +6.8% | $108,430 |
| 2011 | $3,770 +0.9% | $108,430 -14.6% |
| 2010 | $3,736 +0.1% | $126,980 |
| 2009 | $3,734 -0.1% | $126,980 |
| 2008 | $3,736 +1.1% | $126,980 |
| 2007 | $3,695 +4.1% | $126,980 |
| 2006 | $3,549 +20.6% | $126,980 +86.6% |
| 2005 | $2,942 +15% | $68,040 |
| 2003 | $2,559 +9.1% | $68,040 |
| 2001 | $2,345 | $68,040 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06514
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Helen Street SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Hamden Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 4/10Hamden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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- New Haven County
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