185 Blake Road, Hamden, CT 06517
SOLD
JUL 25, 2025

185 Blake Road
Hamden, CT 06517

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,797 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$875,000

Last Sold: Jul 25, 2025
2% below list $895K
$230/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,057/mo*

$875,000

Last Sold: Jul 25, 2025
2% below list $895K
$230/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,057/mo*
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,797 sqft
(on 0.37 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Exquisite 1930 Blake Road Colonial designed and built by renowned local Architect Alice Washburn. The property exudes elegance with its design and layout, and has an alluring yard and grounds to complement it. An open foyer with exquisite natural woodwork leads into an expansive formal living room. With three sides of custom windows, and a beautiful wood burning fireplace flanked with built-ins, the space is grand yet warm and comfortable. The dining room has plenty of space for large gatherings and hosting, and includes more custom millwork, and an arched French door that leads to a terrace - perfect for entertaining both inside and out. Off of the dining room, is a butler's pantry, which connects to the eat in kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops and a cozy breakfast nook for casual dining. A bonus room could be utilized as an office, or a cozy den/library with access to a full bath (which could be used for one level living if needed). The second floor features an amazing primary suite with a wall of lead glass windows, 4 closets and a charming tile bathroom. There are 4 additional spacious bedrooms with two stylish full baths. The third floor has a huge bonus room, excellent for a family room, office or gym. The home has a very large basement with a laundry room, and access to the two car garage, gas heat and central air conditioning. Incredible professionally landscaped yard with mature trees and walking paths. This home will awe and inspire!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 25, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$230/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 185 Blake Road

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3797 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Lower LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: French Doors

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: TerraceExterior: Rain Gutters, Garden, LightingFoundation: Brick/Mortar, StoneGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,Off Street,Driveway,Paved
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3797 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: ClapboardNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1129466

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $895,000Price Per Sqft: $230/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 25 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Hamden
School Information
Elementary School: Per Board of EdHigh School: Per Board of Ed

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3797 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 24095999Attic: Finished, Walk-upAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 3797
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by John Hill, (203) 675-3942
Seabury Hill REALTORS, (203) 562-1220
Bought with: Susan Cassidy, (203) 257-1675, Coldwell Banker Realty, (203) 389-0015
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#24095999

Price History for 185 Blake Road

DatePriceEventSource
07/25/2025$875,000Sold
Smart MLS #24095999
07/25/2025$895,000PendingSmart MLS #24095999
05/21/2025$895,000Listed For SaleSmart MLS #24095999
12/06/2016$475,000Sold
Smart MLS #N10174429
09/13/2016$499,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/28/2016$519,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/15/2016$575,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/12/2016$599,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/31/2016$625,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/20/2003$560,000Sold
Smart MLS #N193553
08/16/1999$425,000Sold
N/A
08/20/1993$355,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$24,945
Assessment$480,830
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 185 Blake Road

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.22
Single-Family Home
$888,888
12/18/25
6
3.5
3,454
0.14
Single-Family Home
$625,000
03/06/26
5
2.5
3,093
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
06/23/25
4
4
6,124
0.40
Single-Family Home
$550,000
02/27/26
5
3
2,646
0.24
Single-Family Home
$450,000
09/10/25
3
2
2,544
0.82
Single-Family Home
$695,000
01/23/26
3
3.5
3,844
0.26
Single-Family Home
$410,000
05/28/25
3
1.5
2,262
0.71
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
06/05/25
3
3.5
3,542

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Hamden

At least 358 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

  • 63 % 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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  • Luna Najera
    "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."
  • Aidanmaxx42
    "Lots of sidewalks and street lights, however crime at night is a problem especially if you are a woman."
  • Winsher Taina Desir
    "Great access to public transport and very quiet areas. Everything is closed by like gym, groceries store. Very peaceful "
  • Domoniqueroberts1985
    "It’s quiet and friendly people a loud of stores around a lot of dogs a lot of restaurants around also "
  • Jaime Del gallego
    "There are many families around here and activities for kids. You should have a car because is not easy get a bus "
  • 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"
  • 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. "
  • Gdmd4b6ct5
    "We have no community events only thing that makes the neighborhood special is peace and friendly neighbors "
  • Pamforsythe46
    "Great family friendly neighborhood. Parks close by. Schools are close as well. Well maintained properties. G close to highways and shopping centers."
  • Kramnni
    "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."
  • Coreyagordon
    ""Hamden" is a very beautiful, family oriented sleepy town. Everyone is neighborly. The neighborhoods are safe and very quiet. "
  • 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"
  • Yomiakanji
    "I don’t really care. People can walk their dogs only on a leash and pick up door waster after their dogs. "
  • Yomiakanji
    "I self drive - do not typically use public transportation. It appears that many people use public transport though - buses are hardly ever full. "
  • 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. "
  • Charmiemsmith
    "Food truck festival twice a year, free concert series, cultural awareness calendar of events have made this an open safe space "
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • 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 "
  • Manuel S. C.
    "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 "
  • 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"
  • Manuel S. C.
    "Block party for Kidd’s, the fair hosted by city hall, all different sports played by different age group "
  • Clairfink
    "professionals live here, we are rural but close enough to everything. Plus, there are horses, cows, and chickns here."
  • Vinnythetaper
    "people walk their dogs car drive to fast on are streets all the time daybor night on a one way street "
  • 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."
  • Clairfink
    "I have lived here for 3 decades. Our neighborhood is unique in that we are all professionals, looking out for each other."
  • Stephen W.
    "Good diverse neighborhood that’s affordable and close to New Haven. Schools need to be redistricted to benefit all"
  • 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"
  • Armando H.
    "Dog owners like to let their dogs explore and adventure. There’s plenty of space to do so in Hamden. Properties up here are big and can accommodate the desire to exist in nature while maintaining a relationship to modern amenities."
  • k. a.
    "grew up here and raising my family here too. decent schools but good proximity to everything and everywhere"
  • Hol C.
    "Great, well kept neighborhood. My wife and I love it here. Lots of younger families moving in. Up and coming! "
  • Anthony H.
    "Quiet neighborhood with an easy walk to the park. Grocery, pharmacy and corner store in walking distance. Clean neighborhood and great lan care."
  • Leyendaharley
    "Sleeping Giant Park is beautiful, friendly people, close to lots of amenities, Farmington canal trail, dog friendly"
  • AmariMomma
    "my neighborhood is 50/50 , traffic is high, neighbors are nosey but for some strange reason it's quite.. I would stay here but im too far from everything ... "
  • Mary E.
    "Quick access to rt10 to 91 to 95s to city of New Haven for cultural purposes, interesting historical places, Yale arts, repertory theatre, long wharf theatre an Schubert theatre!"
  • ASR
    "We’re near the border with New Haven and downtown is not too far but there’s great and easy access to highways though you’d need a car. "
  • 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 "
  • Ccristinaperezz
    "Great area to settle down with kids. Safe to an extent. Would definitely recommend to live. Great schools and restaurants to drive to. "
  • Jiasalvatore
    "Nice and quiet with minimal traffic. Drive 1.5miles and have all necessary stores to shop, eat, etc."
  • Cherronjordan
    "Mix neighborhood with one family homes and multi-family homes. You may see foxes and coyotes in the area."

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185 Blake Road, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,797 sqft single-family home built in 1930. This property is not currently available for sale. 185 Blake Road was last sold on Jul 25, 2025 for $875,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $895,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 185 Blake Road is $893,800.