38 Elgin Street, Hamden, CT 06517
SOLD
DEC 17, 2025

38 Elgin Street
Hamden, CT 06517

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,648 sqft

$420,000

Last Sold: Dec 17, 2025
2% below list $429K
$255/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,971/mo*
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$420,000

Last Sold: Dec 17, 2025
2% below list $429K
$255/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,971/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,648 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1950
Living Area
1,648 sqft
Price/Sqft
$255/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage

Description

Classic, charming Spring Glen Colonial with warm inviting formal living room with wood burning fireplace, leading to south facing sun room with built ins. Bright and sunny updated kitchen with granite countertops, large formal dining room perfect for entertaining. Three generously sized bedrooms, primary bedroom with walk in closet,walk up attic with plenty of storage beautiful deck overlooking, level, spacious, private yard. 2 car garage, central air, new furnace (2020), new appliances (2018-2020) new garage doors (2019). Roof (2017) a/c 2020. Removed multiple tree stumps and trees. Newly painted deck. Beautiful gardens. Priced to sell! Sellers relocating to another state.
38 Elgin Street, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,648 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $420,000 on Dec 17, 2025 (2% below the $429,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $428,500, with a rent estimate of $3,520/month.

Home Details for 38 Elgin Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1648 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Lower LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckExterior: GardenFoundation: Concrete PerimeterGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Paved,Off Street,Driveway,Private
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1648 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Brick, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1137912

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $429,000Price Per Sqft: $255/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Nov 09 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: HamdenCommunity: Spring Glen
School Information
Elementary School: Spring GlenHigh School: Hamden

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1648 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 24131001Attic: Storage, Walk-upAttribution Contact: (203) 641-4862Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1648

Additional Information

Near Public TransportShopping/Mall
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Gena Ruocco-Lockery, (203) 641-4862
GRL & Realtors, LLC, (203) 781-0000
Bought with: Kelli Dawley, (508) 216-3132, BHHS Commonwealth/Robert Paul, (508) 810-0700
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#24131001

Price History for 38 Elgin Street

DatePriceEventSource
12/17/2025$420,000Sold
Smart MLS #24131001
11/09/2025$429,000PendingSmart MLS #24131001
10/23/2025$429,000PriceChange
Smart MLS #24131001
10/17/2025$459,000PriceChange
Smart MLS #24131001
10/09/2025$480,000Listed For SaleSmart MLS #24131001
12/15/2017$218,000Sold
Smart MLS #170015683
09/16/2017$224,950PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/13/2017$234,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/03/2017$249,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/22/2017$264,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/10/2003$245,000Sold
Smart MLS #N197252

Market trends in Hamden

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$345K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$228
$7MoM
Available listings
214
22MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$15,158
Assessment$292,180
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Hamden

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  • 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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