261 Willow Street, Hamden, CT 06518
OFF MARKET

261 Willow Street
Hamden, CT 06518

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,315 sqft (on 0.87 acres)

$538,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,675/mo*
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$538,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,675/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,315 sqft
(on 0.87 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to 261 Willow St, A sprawling renovated ranch with over 2300 sq ft of living space! The eat in kitchen is updated with maple cabinets, tile back splash, an island with the perfects space for a dining room table with built ins. The kitchen overlooks a great room with vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting and a gas fireplace and also opens to a spacious living room with a 2nd fireplace surrounded with stone and a beautiful wood mantle that makes for the perfect sitting room. The primary bedroom is privately located off the great room with 2 spacious closets and a completely remodeled full bathroom. The main level also has an additional 3 bedrooms with a full bathroom accented with a tile surround plus the convenience of a guest bathroom and laundry. The great room features sliding glass doors that leads to a deck overlooking .87 of an acre of privacy providing plenty of space for outdoor activities or relaxing while enjoying nature. All of this plus a 2 car garage, newly refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted, brand new boiler, a 10 year young septic system and more. The location is completely private while conveniently located to highways, shopping, fishing, schools and more!
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 May 31, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 261 Willow Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2315 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Thermopane Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2315 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1147141

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Apr 28 2023Possession Timing: Immed

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2315 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Near Public Transport, Golf, Shopping/Mall

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.87 acres

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat, Windows

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 170565318Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2315

Additional Information

Near Public TransportGolfShopping/Mall
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Heather M. Fitzgerald, (475) 238-3257
YellowBrick Real Estate LLC, (203) 445-6949
Bought with: Renee Schwarzkopf, (203) 695-5389, Regency Real Estate, LLC, (860) 945-9868
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#170565318

Price History for 261 Willow Street

DatePriceEventSource
05/30/2023$415,000Sold
Smart MLS #170565318
04/26/2023$399,900Listed For SaleSmart MLS #170565318
09/21/1995$74,000Sold
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Market trends in Hamden

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$333K
$7.42KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$220
$8MoM
Available listings
192
9MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,761
Assessment$245,980
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$4,128/mo
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Comparable Sales for 261 Willow Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4380 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.21
Single-Family Home
$525,000
09/12/25
4
2
2,218
200 Willow Street, Hamden, CT
0.12
Single-Family Home
$365,000
07/09/25
3
2
1,510
225 Willow Street, Hamden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$365,000
05/22/26
3
2
1,480
16 Darley Drive, Hamden, CT
0.36
Single-Family Home
$495,000
09/25/25
4
2.5
2,004
25 Hidden Place, Cheshire, CT
0.35
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/08/25
3
3
2,704
23 Jo Marg Drive, Hamden, CT
0.38
Single-Family Home
$369,900
11/24/25
4
2
2,132
1 Knoll Drive, Hamden, CT
0.09
Single-Family Home
$335,000
07/15/25
2
1.5
1,008
35 Stonehenge Place, Cheshire, CT
0.39
Single-Family Home
$700,000
05/08/26
4
2.5
3,377
Lot 1 Mount Sanford Road, Cheshire, CT
0.39
Single-Family Home
$850,000
12/24/25
4
2.5
2,419

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What Locals Say about Hamden

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "We have no community events only thing that makes the neighborhood special is peace and friendly neighbors "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "professionals live here, we are rural but close enough to everything. Plus, there are horses, cows, and chickns here."
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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Nice and quiet with minimal traffic. Drive 1.5miles and have all necessary stores to shop, eat, etc."
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261 Willow Street, Hamden, CT 06518 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,315 sqft single-family home built in 1954. This property is not currently available for sale. 261 Willow Street was last sold on May 30, 2023 for $415,000 (4% higher than the asking price of $399,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 261 Willow Street is $538,400.