281 Baldwin Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450
OFF MARKET

281 Baldwin Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

$325,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,320/mo*
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$325,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,320/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1953
Living Area
912 sqft
Price/Sqft
$357
Parking
1 Car Garage

About this House

Pretty ranch set on the east side near Hunters golf course with a private yard & perennials. Updated kitchen featuring granite counters, newer cabinets and crown molding. Engineered hardwood floors throughout, spacious living room with a bay window, vinyl windows, chic remodeled bath with shiplap, and a lovely fenced-in porch for relaxing on Summer nights. Exterior offers a garage, shed for storage and a freshly paved driveway. Welcome Home! **Offers due by Monday 5/22 by 7pm.**
281 Baldwin Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $281,000 on Jul 10, 2023 (17% above the $239,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $325,500, with a rent estimate of $2,193/month.

Home Details for 281 Baldwin Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 912 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Thermopane Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: ScreenedFencing: PartialFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Paved
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 912 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1180662

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $239,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 23 2023Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: MeridenCommunity: East Meriden
School Information
Elementary School: Nathan HaleHigh School: Francis T. Maloney

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 912 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Golf

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Windows

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 170567203Attic: Access Via HatchAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 912

Additional Information

Golf
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Allie Hughes, (203) 361-1252
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., (203) 294-9114
Bought with: Jared Tedesco, (860) 806-3002, Litchfield County Real Estate, (860) 806-4169
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#170567203

Price History for 281 Baldwin Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
07/10/2023$281,000Sold
Smart MLS #170567203
07/07/2023$239,900PendingBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #170567203
05/24/2023$239,900ContingentBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #170567203
05/19/2023$239,900Listed For SaleSmart MLS #170567203
05/20/2010$135,000Sold
Smart MLS #V984693
02/14/2010$150,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/22/2004$150,000Sold
Smart MLS #N213242

Market trends in Meriden

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$305K
$2.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
Price per sq ft
$218
$11MoM
Available listings
104
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,514
Assessment$112,560
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 281 Baldwin Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
130 Round Hill Road, Meriden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$313,000
06/05/26
2
1
1,800
26 Cedar Hills Road, Meriden, CT
0.05
Single-Family Home
$375,000
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,500
76 Sagamore Road, Meriden, CT
0.27
Single-Family Home
$215,000
02/13/26
2
1
900
27 Payne Place, Meriden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$346,000
08/14/25
3
2
1,106
12 Round Hill Road, Meriden, CT
0.18
Single-Family Home
$330,000
10/29/25
4
1.5
1,478
213 Baldwin Avenue, Meriden, CT
0.12
Single-Family Home
$380,000
09/29/25
4
2
1,275
61 Lonsdale Avenue, Meriden, CT
0.35
Single-Family Home
$213,000
07/30/25
3
1
1,274
50 Jodi Drive, Meriden, CT
0.32
Single-Family Home
$350,000
11/03/25
3
1.5
1,152
1 Fols Avenue, Meriden, CT
0.43
Single-Family Home
$230,000
09/19/25
3
1
1,061
129 Orchard Street, Meriden, CT
0.59
Single-Family Home
$285,000
01/20/26
2
1
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Assigned Schools

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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