Adorable Cape Cod home with serene views of Lake Whitney! Located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Spring Glen, 85 Ford St is a true gem! With 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,344 sq ft, including a gorgeous newly remodeled four-season sunroom with added windows to better take in the lake view! As you enter the home through the foyer you are greeted with gleaming hardwood floors and an expansive living room. The living room opens to the four-season room, currently used as an office, which, with all the natural light pouring in, would also make for an excellent dining room area, yoga room, or playroom! The well-appointed kitchen offers ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a custom backsplash. First floor bedroom used as a dining room also offers new French doors leading out to a brand new Trex deck with a beautiful view of Lake Whitney! Professional landscaping, NEW ROOF, NEW HVAC system including CENTRAL AIR, and remodeled first-floor bathroom. Located close to shopping centers, downtown New Haven, Yale New Haven Health and Yale University. Nothing to do but move in and call this home!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (9/26)
$349,900
85 Ford Street, Hamden, CT 06517
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$347,100 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New french doorsProfessional landscapingRemodeled first-floor bathroomWell-appointed kitchenNatural light pouring inGleaming hardwood floorsCustom backsplash
- 17 days
- 883
- 103
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Listed by:
BROOKE TEAM AT EXP REALTY,
Olivia N. Iorio (203)558-3184,
eXp Realty 866-828-3951
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24207102
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 17
Bedroom
- Features: French Doors
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 23
Sun room
- Features: Remodeled, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Wired for Data, Smart Thermostat
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Basement: Full,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Liveable Space,Concrete
- Attic: Crawl Space,Storage,Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters, Garden, Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1135615
- 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: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Doors
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
- Subdivision: Spring Glen
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hamden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $212,870
- Annual tax amount: $8,849
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
Estimated market value
$347,100
$330,000 - $364,000
$2,798/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2026 | Price change | $349,900-2.8%$260/sqft |
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| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,900+16.1%$268/sqft |
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| 12/15/2023 | Sold | $310,000+10.7%$231/sqft |
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| 11/16/2023 | Pending sale | $280,000$208/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $280,000+36.6%$208/sqft |
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| 3/7/2022 | Sold | $205,000+3%$153/sqft |
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| 2/5/2022 | Contingent | $199,000$148/sqft |
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| 2/2/2022 | Price change | $199,000-11.6%$148/sqft |
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| 1/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $225,000$167/sqft |
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| 1/24/2022 | Contingent | $225,000$167/sqft |
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| 1/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $225,000$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,044 +66.3% | $212,870 +78.3% |
| 2024 | $6,641 +0.8% | $119,420 +2.2% |
| 2023 | $6,591 +1.6% | $116,900 |
| 2022 | $6,486 +5.8% | $116,900 |
| 2021 | $6,130 0% | $116,900 -10.4% |
| 2020 | $6,130 -3.8% | $130,410 |
| 2019 | $6,372 +1.9% | $130,410 |
| 2018 | $6,254 +6% | $130,410 |
| 2017 | $5,902 -0.2% | $130,410 |
| 2016 | $5,915 +6.8% | $130,410 -3.8% |
| 2015 | $5,539 +2.4% | $135,520 |
| 2014 | $5,411 +2.5% | $135,520 |
| 2013 | $5,277 +4.8% | $135,520 |
| 2012 | $5,033 +6.8% | $135,520 |
| 2011 | $4,712 -0.3% | $135,520 -15.6% |
| 2010 | $4,724 +0% | $160,580 |
| 2009 | $4,723 0% | $160,580 |
| 2008 | $4,724 +1.1% | $160,580 |
| 2007 | $4,673 +4.1% | $160,580 |
| 2006 | $4,488 +38.3% | $160,580 +114% |
| 2005 | $3,245 +15% | $75,040 |
| 2003 | $2,822 +9.1% | $75,040 |
| 2001 | $2,586 | $75,040 |
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Neighborhood: 06517
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spring Glen
- 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.




