225 Shepard Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
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OFF MARKET

$395,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 2, 2026
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,680 sqft
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,680 sqft

225 Shepard Ave, Hamden, CT 06514

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,680 sqft
Price/Sqft
$235

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

This Amazing 5BR, 2 full bath home is just a few minutes from Quinnipiac University * Currently rented to students until June 30th 2025. Available for July. Newer kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, bathrooms, hardwood floors, gas heat, new furnace, hot water heater, and so much more! Ready to move in! Plenty of space for everyone! Plus a 1st and 2nd floor full bathroom. Large backyard! Photos are from a few years ago. Owner is a licensed realtor.

1-2 year lease. 1ST month rent and 2 month security deposit. Trash included. Tenants pay all utilities.
225 Shepard Ave, Hamden, CT 06514 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,680 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $140,000 on Jan 25, 2019 (3,490% above the $3,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2024 with an asking price of $4,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 11, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $395,000, with a rent estimate of $3,437/month.

Home Details for 225 Shepard Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 225 Shepard Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
30 Dorrance Street, Hamden, CT
0.30
Single-Family Home
$395,000
09/30/25
4
1.5
1,604 sqft
39 Phelps Drive, Hamden, CT
0.29
Single-Family Home
$322,928
10/03/25
4
2
2,462 sqft
25 Stowe Court, Hamden, CT
0.31
Single-Family Home
$375,000
01/30/26
4
2.5
1,796 sqft
23 Thompson Street, Hamden, CT
0.45
Single-Family Home
$400,000
08/14/26
4
2
1,896 sqft
435 Shepard Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.37
Single-Family Home
$365,000
10/23/25
3
1.5
1,266 sqft
115 Earl Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.52
Single-Family Home
$400,000
11/25/25
4
1.5
1,600 sqft
26 Stratton Court, Hamden, CT
0.41
Single-Family Home
$340,000
09/30/25
3
2
1,288 sqft
50 Stratton Court, Hamden, CT
0.45
Single-Family Home
$358,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,528 sqft
212 Dorrance Street, Hamden, CT
0.42
Single-Family Home
$230,000
08/25/26
2
1.5
1,152 sqft
253 Braeside Drive, Hamden, CT
0.14
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/20/26
3
2.5
3,388 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Hamden

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,437/mo
Average rent
$2.18K
Available listings
210
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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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  • 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."
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  • Aidanmaxx42
    "Lots of sidewalks and street lights, however crime at night is a problem especially if you are a woman."
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  • Winsher Taina Desir
    "Great access to public transport and very quiet areas. Everything is closed by like gym, groceries store. Very peaceful "
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  • Domoniqueroberts1985
    "It’s quiet and friendly people a loud of stores around a lot of dogs a lot of restaurants around also "
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  • 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 "
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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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  • 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."
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  • Coreyagordon
    ""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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  • 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 "
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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.
    "Block party for Kidd’s, the fair hosted by city hall, all different sports played by different age group "
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  • Clairfink
    "professionals live here, we are rural but close enough to everything. Plus, there are horses, cows, and chickns here."
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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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  • 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."
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  • k. a.
    "grew up here and raising my family here too. decent schools but good proximity to everything and everywhere"
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  • Hol C.
    "Great, well kept neighborhood. My wife and I love it here. Lots of younger families moving in. Up and coming! "
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  • 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."
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  • Leyendaharley
    "Sleeping Giant Park is beautiful, friendly people, close to lots of amenities, Farmington canal trail, dog friendly"
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  • 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 ... "
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  • 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!"
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  • 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. "
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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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  • Ccristinaperezz
    "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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  • Jiasalvatore
    "Nice and quiet with minimal traffic. Drive 1.5miles and have all necessary stores to shop, eat, etc."
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  • Cherronjordan
    "Mix neighborhood with one family homes and multi-family homes. You may see foxes and coyotes in the area."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 11, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,900
Dec 25, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,900
Price decreased by 3%
Dec 10, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,000
Nov 26, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,000
Nov 25, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,000

Frequently asked questions about 225 Shepard Ave

  • What is 225 Shepard Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 225 Shepard Ave in Hamden, CT is $395,000.
  • What is the price history for 225 Shepard Ave?
    225 Shepard Ave in Hamden, CT last sold for $140,000 in January 2019.
  • 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 $366K. That is up $21.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 225 Shepard Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 225 Shepard Ave in Hamden, CT has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 225 Shepard Ave have parking?
    Yes, 225 Shepard Ave in Hamden, CT has on-site parking.

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