40 Benham St, Hamden, CT 06514
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OFF MARKET

40 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,591 sqft

$373,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,645/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$373,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,645/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,591 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$373K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$9K (+2.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$163K (+78%)
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 +115% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$372K
July 2026$376K
June 2026$379K
May 2026$378K
April 2026$372K
March 2026$366K
February 2026$357K
January 2026$355K
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
170 Lakeview Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.06
Single-Family Home
$355,000
10/07/25
3
2
1,587
53 Hillcrest Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.36
Single-Family Home
$210,000
09/22/25
3
1.5
1,347
5 Roosevelt Street, Hamden, CT
0.20
Single-Family Home
$339,000
02/17/26
4
2
1,305
19 Lakeview Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.34
Single-Family Home
$296,400
12/19/25
4
2
1,664
23 Maplewood Terrace, Hamden, CT
0.12
Single-Family Home
$285,000
06/02/26
2
2
913
96 Maplewood Terrace Extension, Hamden, CT
0.18
Single-Family Home
$280,000
11/19/25
3
2
1,000
96 Maplewood Ter, Hamden, CT
0.18
Single-Family Home
$280,000
12/01/25
3
2
1,000
59 Victor Street, Hamden, CT
0.26
Single-Family Home
$275,000
07/28/26
4
2
1,000
40 Woodland Ave, Hamden, CT
0.34
Single-Family Home
$285,000
01/08/26
3
2
1,152
42 Palmer Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.06
Single-Family Home
$260,000
01/09/26
2
1
1,192

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
14 Hope Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
0.05
$333,400
3
2
872
Off Market
37 Robert Street, Hamden, CT 06514
0.04
$337,300
3
2
1,588
Off Market
19 Robert Street, Hamden, CT 06514
0.06
$440,300
3
2
1,887
Off Market
190 Lakeview Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
0.03
$348,100
4
1.5
1,631
Off Market
20 Hope Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
0.07
$306,000
3
1
1,152
Off Market
42 Palmer Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
0.06
$260,000
2
1
1,192
Recently Sold
46 Robert Street, Hamden, CT 06514
0.07
$362,300
4
1
1,326
Off Market
170 Lakeview Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
0.06
$367,700
3
2
1,587
Off Market
70 Benham Street, New Haven, CT 06514
0.06
$441,300
4
2
2,002
Off Market
29 Palmer Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
0.09
$374,000
3
1
1,196
Off Market
75 Benham Street, Hamden, CT 06514
0.08
$530,300
6
4
3,375
Off Market
23 Maplewood Terrace, Hamden, CT 06514
0.12
$285,000
2
2
913
Recently Sold

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
1929
Living Area
1,591 sqft
Price/Sqft
$234
Parking
Garage

About this House

Move right in to this colonial with too many updates to list and an open floor plan on the main level for easy entertaining. Three bedrooms located on upper level with an additional fourth bedroom on the third floor, complete with skylights, half bath and walk-in closet. Hardwood floors and recessed lights throughout the house. Newer electrical and plumbing, including a new hot water heater. Driveway is newly redone. Basement is immaculate with ample storage and new Bilco doors. Nice level yard has an expansive, multi-tier deck, surrounded by landscaping, creating a private oasis in the back yard. Fully fenced backyard, detached garage and ample off-street parking. Walking distance to bus lines, restaurants, shopping, tennis courts and canal line. Easy access to major highways. A perfect place to call home!
40 Benham St, Hamden, CT 06514 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,591 sqft single-family home built in 1929. It last sold for $209,000 on Feb 7, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $373,000, with a rent estimate of $3,405/month.

Home Details for 40 Benham St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, OilHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1929
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 7, 2020
Source: Smart MLS #170237946
Sold
$209,000
Oct 18, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$219,000
Sep 27, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$219,000
Nov 8, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$191,000
Sep 28, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$191,000

Market trends in Hamden

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$366K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$233
$6MoM
Available listings
213
2MoM

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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Frequently asked questions about 40 Benham St

  • What is 40 Benham St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 40 Benham St in Hamden, CT is $373,000.
  • What is the price history for 40 Benham St?
    40 Benham St in Hamden, CT last sold for $209,000 in February 2020.
  • 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 40 Benham St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 40 Benham St in Hamden, CT has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 40 Benham St?
    The lot at 40 Benham St in Hamden, CT is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

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