253 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
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OFF MARKET

$393,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,198 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

253 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT 06451

Est. Refi. Payment $2,816/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 19, 2022 for $312,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$394K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$5K (+1.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$81K (+26%)
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 +124% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$394K
August 2026$394K
July 2026$399K
June 2026$402K
May 2026$401K
April 2026$396K
March 2026$388K
February 2026$382K
January 2026$380K
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
41 Marina Court, Meriden, CT
0.10
Single-Family Home
$540,000
07/31/26
4
2.5
2,619
524 South Colony Street, Meriden, CT
0.34
Single-Family Home
$340,000
08/03/26
3
2.5
2,364
219 Prospect Avenue, Meriden, CT
0.06
Single-Family Home
$375,000
04/30/26
3
1.5
1,284
46 Meriden Avenue, Meriden, CT
0.13
Single-Family Home
$360,000
05/26/26
4
1.5
1,756
293 New Hanover Avenue, Meriden, CT
0.19
Single-Family Home
$323,000
12/12/25
3
1.5
1,122
185 Carter Avenue Extension, Meriden, CT
0.28
Single-Family Home
$360,000
03/06/26
4
2
1,801
85 Lanouette St Extension, Meriden, CT
0.14
Single-Family Home
$265,000
06/08/26
3
1.5
1,139
12 Fremont Street, Meriden, CT
0.30
Single-Family Home
$385,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,621
161 Spring Street, Meriden, CT
0.26
Single-Family Home
$250,000
07/02/26
3
1.5
1,938
70 Baldwin Street, Meriden, CT
0.21
Single-Family Home
$302,000
03/13/26
2
1.5
884

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
269 Spring Street, Meriden, CT 06451
0.06
$334,300
3
1.5
1,696
Off Market
219 Prospect Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
0.06
$375,000
3
1.5
1,284
Recently Sold
201 New Hanover Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
0.07
$347,700
3
1
1,588
Off Market
258 Spring Street, Meriden, CT 06451
0.09
$314,900
3
1.5
1,176
Off Market
254 Spring Street, Meriden, CT 06451
0.09
$270,200
3
1
1,075
Off Market
38 Marina Court, Meriden, CT 06451
0.07
$648,600
4
2.5
2,810
Off Market
52 Forest Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
0.10
$387,200
4
2
1,977
Off Market
208 New Hanover Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
0.10
$360,400
3
2.5
1,107
Off Market
233 New Hanover Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
0.09
$301,700
3
1
1,377
Off Market
41 Marina Court, Meriden, CT 06451
0.10
$540,000
4
2.5
2,619
Recently Sold
322 Prospect Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
0.12
$231,600
2
1
720
Off Market
46 Meriden Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
0.13
$360,000
4
1.5
1,756
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1965
0.45 acre lot
2,198 sqft
$179/sqft
Garage

About this House

Adorable updated 2200 sq ft Ranch w/3 FULL baths, 3 large bedrooms, fully finished LL w/walkout, 2 car attached garage, nicely appointed living room w/fireplace and hardwood floors throughout the main floor. Enjoy your summer nights in your above ground pool w/surrounding deck while grilling on your stone patio. A partially enclosed yard & solar panels are an added bonus to this delightful home!! **NEW windows, hot water heater, appliances, interior/exterior doors, vinyl siding, solar panels (low electricity bills) and boiler** Come take a look!!
253 Prospect Ave, Meriden, CT 06451 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,198 sqft single-family home built in 1965. It last sold for $312,500 on Apr 19, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $393,600, with a rent estimate of $3,177/month.

Home Details for 253 Prospect Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, OilHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 19, 2022
Source: Smart MLS #170467720
Sold
$312,500
Mar 7, 2022
Source: Smart MLS #170467720
Contingent
$289,900
Feb 21, 2022
Source: Smart MLS #170467720
Listed For Sale
$289,900
Aug 8, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$211,900
May 25, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$211,900

Market trends in Meriden

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$309K
$4KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$220
$2MoM
Available listings
98
6MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Meriden

At least 650 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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  • Asim Saleem
    "Parents must ensure a sense of cooperation, empathy and realization among their kids. They must have an eagle’s eye upon their kids’ outdoor activities. "
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  • Scorpionrkg
    " could use some better street lights better sidewalks maybe some newer traffic lights maybe some better taxis"
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 253 Prospect Ave

  • What is 253 Prospect Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 253 Prospect Ave in Meriden, CT is $393,600.
  • What is the price history for 253 Prospect Ave?
    253 Prospect Ave in Meriden, CT last sold for $312,500 in April 2022.
  • Is Meriden a buyer's or seller's market?
    Meriden is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Meriden?
    The median sale price in Meriden is $309K. That is up $4K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 253 Prospect Ave?
    The lot at 253 Prospect Ave in Meriden, CT is about 0.45 acres (19,602 sq ft).
  • Does 253 Prospect Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 253 Prospect Ave in Meriden, CT has a garage.

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