17 Thornton St, Hamden, CT 06517
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OFF MARKET

$450,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,426 sqft

17 Thornton St, Hamden, CT 06517

Est. Refi. Payment $3,289/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 11, 2017 for $264,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$450K
Since last month
Decreased$11K (-2.3%)
Since last year
Increased$11K (+2.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$186K (+70.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +71% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$450K
August 2026$456K
July 2026$461K
June 2026$474K
May 2026$467K
April 2026$462K
March 2026$450K
February 2026$440K
January 2026$440K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
114 Thornton St, Hamden, CT
0.18
Single-Family Home
$350,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,318
28 Thornton Street, Hamden, CT
0.04
Single-Family Home
$437,500
07/20/26
3
1.5
1,533
101 Bedford Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.09
Single-Family Home
$475,000
05/01/26
3
1.5
1,627
34 Norris Street, Hamden, CT
0.05
Single-Family Home
$475,000
07/06/26
4
1.5
1,895
27 Ardmore Street, Hamden, CT
0.20
Single-Family Home
$449,000
07/31/26
3
1.5
1,657
48 Bedford Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.16
Single-Family Home
$443,000
06/22/26
3
1.5
1,908
100 Ardmore Street, Hamden, CT
0.26
Single-Family Home
$435,000
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,550
54 Thornton Street, Hamden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$551,000
07/24/26
4
1.5
2,223
106 Filbert Street, Hamden, CT
0.23
Single-Family Home
$460,000
09/08/26
4
1.5
1,508
1822 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$350,000
08/12/26
1
1
1,451

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
28 Thornton Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.04
$437,500
3
1.5
1,533
Recently Sold
27 Thornton Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.02
$531,600
4
2
1,696
Off Market
17 Wakefield Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.07
$387,800
3
1
1,296
Off Market
1822 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.07
$350,000
1
1
1,451
Recently Sold
47 Thornton Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.06
$598,100
4
2
2,125
Off Market
54 Thornton Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.07
$551,000
4
1.5
2,223
Recently Sold
1860 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.04
$625,000
4
3.5
2,610
Recently Sold
34 Norris Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.05
$475,000
4
1.5
1,895
Recently Sold
18 Wakefield Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.10
$489,400
4
2
1,930
Off Market
101 Bedford Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.09
$475,000
3
1.5
1,627
Recently Sold
50 Wakefield Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.11
$399,900
3
1.5
1,896
For Sale
17 Norris Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.06
$521,700
4
1.5
1,664
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1927
1,426 sqft
$316/sqft

About this House

This three bedroom colonial feels special from the moment you approach the home. It has a wide and welcoming front porch. Once inside, you're just as delighted with its large foyer that opens to the living room. There you have a leaded covered built in bookcase flanking a brick fireplace. High ceilings with crown molding and beautiful framework around the many windows in the home gives it a rich and solid feel. It boasts an open floor plan from living room to a dining room that has French doors leading out to an outdoor deck. The updated kitchen has a special modern/vintage charm. An added bonus is a separate mud room. Upstairs, the master bedroom is luxuriously large with walk in closets plus access to the walk up attic. The additional bedrooms also have wonderful light and beautiful framework. And there's a renovated full bath. Outside this home has a completely fenced-in deep backyard and a detached garage. Located in the desirable Spring Glen neighborhood. Walk to restaurants, schools, Farmington Canal and more! Also convenient to shopping and highways. Your search is over!
17 Thornton St, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,426 sqft single-family home built in 1927. It last sold for $264,000 on Aug 11, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $450,100, with a rent estimate of $3,227/month.

Home Details for 17 Thornton St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining RoomStorage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: WoodPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 11, 2017
Source: Smart MLS #N10221599
Sold
$264,000
Jun 30, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$269,000
Jun 22, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$269,000
Price decreased by 2%
May 18, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$274,500
Jul 22, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$264,500

Market trends in Hamden

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$380K
$14.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$232
$1MoM
Available listings
203
10MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Hamden

At least 359 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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    "It’s a dog friendly neighborhood. Many dogs and their humans can be seen walking the streets. People usually clean after them, though sometimes not."
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    "Lots of sidewalks and street lights, however crime at night is a problem especially if you are a woman."
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  • Domoniqueroberts1985
    "It’s quite everyone stays to themselves I’m close to a lot of stores the bus line is right here it’s a lot of restaurants also"
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  • Jim Blanchard
    "There are two churches at each end of the street. They serve meals to less fortunate people. They sell pumpkins, etc. to raise money. "
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  • Gdmd4b6ct5
    "We have no community events only thing that makes the neighborhood special is peace and friendly neighbors "
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  • Pamforsythe46
    "Great family friendly neighborhood. Parks close by. Schools are close as well. Well maintained properties. G close to highways and shopping centers."
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    "There is easy access to highways and the traffic is usually manageable. Traffic on the side roads is usually very light so it’s easy to get to highways."
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    ""Hamden" is a very beautiful, family oriented sleepy town. Everyone is neighborly. The neighborhoods are safe and very quiet. "
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  • David M.
    "Been in a nice quiet part of town for 6 months and everyone is friendly. Lots of dog owners and loving using the PATH"
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  • Yomiakanji
    "I don’t really care. People can walk their dogs only on a leash and pick up door waster after their dogs. "
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  • Yomiakanji
    "I self drive - do not typically use public transportation. It appears that many people use public transport though - buses are hardly ever full. "
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  • Nyiesha B.
    "Easy commute to work at Yale, and was an easy commute for my child to go to Hamden High School, Hamden Middle School, and Church Street Schools. "
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  • Charmiemsmith
    "Food truck festival twice a year, free concert series, cultural awareness calendar of events have made this an open safe space "
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  • Brianna S.
    "concerts, farmer markets and Christmas tree selling. the library is a community hub. it's family friendly. everyone knows you and you feel safe. It is also private and the neighbors are always willing to help and pitch in. It's beautiful and quiet. There are birds, deer and other wildlife. "
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  • Brandon M.
    "there are many families in Hamden they make me feel very welcomed in the areas I just love the environment of the people"
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  • Manuel S. C.
    "Block party, food festivals, kids games and adults soccer league games, every summer the city have town festivals that most of Hamden natives participate "
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    "They like living in Hamden, lots of area to walk the dogs, a beautiful dog park off Skiff Avenue. The other dog lovers like myself enjoys walking our dog on sidewalks "
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  • Alicenewton151
    "Concerts in movie night cookouts meet your neighborIt’s a real good neighborhood you live in very safe environment easy to walk up to Hamden Plaza I love it"
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  • Manuel S. C.
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  • Vinnythetaper
    "people walk their dogs car drive to fast on are streets all the time daybor night on a one way street "
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  • Stephen W.
    "People are often walking dogs in the area. Very pet friendly. Lots of walking routes. People are good about cleaning up as well."
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  • Clairfink
    "I have lived here for 3 decades. Our neighborhood is unique in that we are all professionals, looking out for each other."
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  • Stephen W.
    "Good diverse neighborhood that’s affordable and close to New Haven. Schools need to be redistricted to benefit all"
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  • Nairobi O.
    "Not a nice neighborhood package store in front people that don’t live in area park in front and sit in front to drink"
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  • Mary E.
    "Only been here a short time, but all of the people I’ve met while shopping or frequenting gas stations, restaurants, post office personnel have been lovely, and go out of their way to be helpful and informative and friendly "
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    "Great area to settle down with kids. Safe to an extent. Would definitely recommend to live. Great schools and restaurants to drive to. "
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Frequently asked questions about 17 Thornton St

  • What is 17 Thornton St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 17 Thornton St in Hamden, CT is $450,100.
  • What is the price history for 17 Thornton St?
    17 Thornton St in Hamden, CT last sold for $264,000 in August 2017.
  • Is Hamden a buyer's or seller's market?
    Hamden is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Hamden?
    The median sale price in Hamden is $380K. That is up $14.08K from the prior month.
  • Does 17 Thornton St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 17 Thornton St in Hamden, CT has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 17 Thornton St?
    The lot at 17 Thornton St in Hamden, CT is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

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