161 Spring Street, Meriden, CT 06451
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161 Spring Street
Meriden, CT 06451

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,938 sqft

$265,000

Original price: $279,900
Est. Mortgage $1,857/mo*
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$265,000

Original price: $279,900
Est. Mortgage $1,857/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,938 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Full of potential and ready for your vision, this classic older home offers solid bones and plenty of space to make it your own. Featuring three levels of living space, the home includes 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and two additional rooms on the third floor that were previously used as bedrooms-perfect for flexible living, office space, or hobbies. Enjoy relaxing on the covered front porch and imagine the possibilities as you bring new life to this charming property. With a little TLC, this home can truly shine!

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$137
Listed
31 days ago

Home Details for 161 Spring Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1938 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Water HeaterLaundry: Lower LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shingle GablePatio / Porch: Porch, DeckFoundation: Block, StoneNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1938 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 31

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, StoneNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1180455

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $265,000Price Per Sqft: $137
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Neg

Active Status

MLS Status: Under Contract - Continue to Show

Location

Direction & Address
City: MeridenCommunity: South Meriden
School Information
Elementary School: Per Board of EdJr High / Middle School: Per Board of EdHigh School: Per Board of Ed

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 24164373

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1938 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969.6 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 24164373Zillow Contingency Status: Accepting Back-up OffersAttic: NoneAttribution Contact: (203) 980-2433Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1938Activation Date: Mon Apr 13 2026
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Mark Poulin, (203) 980-2433
LAER Realty Partners, (203) 980-2433
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#24164373
Also Listed on Smart MLS.

Price History for 161 Spring Street

DatePriceEventSource
04/14/2026$265,000PriceChange
Smart MLS #24164373
04/13/2026$279,900Listed For SaleSmart MLS #24164373
05/17/1988$126,900Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,862
Assessment$128,240
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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1,977
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$300,000
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2
1,464
102 Columbus Avenue, Meriden, CT
0.21
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$355,000
07/08/25
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2
1,622
254 Spring Street, Meriden, CT
0.17
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$259,000
07/31/25
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1
1,075
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$310,000
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What Locals Say about Meriden

At least 649 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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    " could use some better street lights better sidewalks maybe some newer traffic lights maybe some better taxis"
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    "Pay attention to where you’re walking pay attention to the cars pay attention to your surroundings. Some people come from out of town and are not safe."
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "Still need more better sidewalks better street lighting clean up the clutter in the town. It looks kinda dirty and some neighborhoods"
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "there is several parts to walk the dog across the sidewalk several greens in the area lots of places to walk their dog"
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  • Jasmine Streater
    "When they have events at the Meriden green, the farmers market is nice. It runs from July to October. They have some festivals at Hubbard park especially the Puerto Rican festival "
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  • Trulia User
    "There aren’t any. There is nothing to do in Meriden other than drive to other towns. Meriden has zero attractions for residents, the town has nothing but fast food restaurants and a dead mall. No museums, no culture, not even small independent retailers. The town is dead. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Terrible place to live very few opportunities for entertainment they don’t even have a mall or movie theater"
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  • Jenniferfontanez60
    "Meriden has good places nice neighborhoods and then there the bad area . Lots of homeless, drug addicted ect"
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  • Marquis W. Gould
    "We have jazz festivals and public events during the spring and summer months. The environment is also enjoyable "
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    "Good place for living, safe for children and adults, quiet and peaceful. Is close to many commercial places."
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  • Bryce M
    "The area that I live in is very quiet there are nice elderly people in this area. There are even some you child that are always having fun and enjoying their time outside when they can."
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  • Sarah C.
    "There's the Daffodil Festival, the Puerto Rican Festival, a Farmer's Market, and parades for most minor holidays."
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  • Rosa M.
    "My neighbors commute to downtown area and public transportation parks and school closer to the mall and other shopping center area. Closer to grocery store and theater "
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  • Mya C.
    "You get out of the schools what you put in. Plenty of activities for the kids. Scant few sidewalks and people drive too fast. "
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  • Sarah B.
    "Daffodils festivals neighborhoods things to do the people and the fact that Meriden is becoming nicer for housing"
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  • Mya C.
    "No sidewalks and no speed enforcement in many of the neighborhoods. Great veterinary care in town and close by for emergencies. "
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  • Julia T.
    "Lived in south Meriden for 2 years so far and we love it. Close to Cheshire, wallingford, and Southington. "
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  • Genesis R. T.
    "My neighbor does not have the best commute but you could get around. There is bus stops here and there, but not really the best."
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  • Mya C.
    "Long, and I work odd hours to avoid traffic on the highways. Meriden was equidistant between our two places of employment."
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  • Margaret R.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time in the neighborhood. Dogs seem to be welcomed. Most neighbors have a dog."
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  • Popejoejet
    "Lots of parks for dogs to run and play. The high school has perfect fields to play a game of fetch fetch"
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "Seems pretty good to me I guess and ice cream place close to the hospital fairly reasonable and close to shopping centers train stations in buses"
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  • Erica G.
    "I would describe my commute as very easy to get downtown. You can drive through town or take the highway. "
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  • Cristian P.
    "Cheap neighborhood,good people,in the middle of everything Hartford 20min new Haven 20min,park,mall.."
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  • Lazarickhogan
    "It’s safe to play on the streets, and to go to parks and playgrounds. The school system is pretty good as well."
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  • Kennisha J.
    "Able to walk their dogs. Able to meet other people with dogs. Have play dates with their dogs. People look out for other dogs."
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  • Meaghanparsons
    "There are some regular dogs that are walked. All very nice. There’s no bad dog of the area..........."
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  • Mya C.
    "There are no sidewalks and people drive very fast. The elementary school isn't what it used to be. Taxes high for the services provided. "
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  • Wendy S.
    "No stores. All good one like Macy’s , Gymboree and others are closed. We need something good here otherwise people will star moving to other towns like Middletown o Wallingford "
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  • Leticia S.
    "Farmers market, the green live music, food trucks and more. You can be happy with the friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Sarah J.
    "decent public transportation, better than surrounding towns but not as good as new haven or Hartford. commute depending on where you're going and what time isn't too bad, just be careful getting stuck behind the train around lunch "
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  • Sarah J.
    "I've lived here all my life and will be raising my child here all her life as well. We are a thriving community and a proud community and everyone helps each other. "
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  • Iris A
    "This neighborhood is not family friendly. Many of the neighbors don’t work so there is commotion day in and day out. No respect for private driveways. My children are not allowed outside. It is very hard to find a 3 bdrm in Meriden in a peaceful civil street. "
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  • Russhinmobb
    "theres alot of good schools around this area my daughter is honor roll 2years back to back and the neighborhood is pleasant "
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  • Anthony F.
    "Great Neighborhood, would live there and raise children. Safe feeling I get in this neighborhood. I live on a dead end street."
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  • Ed.D
    "Everything about it, my neighbors are respectful, nice and everyone that passes by said hi. I love that my kids can play outside without a problem, and my own parking spot "
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  • Sarah B.
    "Nice, quiet, safe, friendly family neighborhood. We are new to the neighborhood and people have been so kind to us, very nice place to live. "
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  • Renal6169
    "easy access to schools, grocery stores in restaurant and parking. easy access to the highway there's Walgreens CVS Burger King Dunkin donuts, pizzaBella Luna, Little Caesars hotels, ice cream parlors, gas stations. "
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  • Denise T.
    "Quiet neighborhood...no busy traffic on the streets. Close to grocery store and pharmacies. Homes are well kept. "
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  • Danielle D.
    "Walking distance from John berry school, parks, and fields. Lots of small family owned and operated businesses. "
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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Mark Poulin, LAER Realty Partners, (203) 980-2433
Agent Phone: (203) 980-2433
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161 Spring Street, Meriden, CT 06451 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,938 sqft single-family home built in 1912. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Smart MLS on Apr 7, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 24164373.