489 Gilbert Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
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489 Gilbert Ave
Hamden, CT 06514

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,788 sqft (on 0.55 acres)

$424,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,012/mo*
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$424,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,012/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,788 sqft
(on 0.55 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$424K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$13K (+3%)
Since last sale
Increased$146K (+52%)
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 +110% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$426K
July 2026$426K
June 2026$430K
May 2026$426K
April 2026$424K
March 2026$409K
February 2026$405K
January 2026$402K
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
631 Gilbert Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.27
Single-Family Home
$375,000
09/02/25
3
1.5
1,826
25 Clover Cir, Hamden, CT
0.28
Single-Family Home
$310,000
01/21/26
3
2
1,986
70 Ingleside Drive, Hamden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$459,900
02/17/26
3
2
1,840
52 Clover Circle, Hamden, CT
0.24
Single-Family Home
$460,000
12/23/25
3
2
1,954
50 Leonard Road, Hamden, CT
0.24
Single-Family Home
$365,000
01/22/26
3
1.5
1,572
114 Leonard Road, Hamden, CT
0.14
Single-Family Home
$411,000
09/30/25
3
3
1,944
285 Dunbar Hill Rd, Hamden, CT
0.23
Single-Family Home
$296,000
10/08/25
3
1
1,240
243 Gilbert Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.35
Single-Family Home
$340,000
11/18/25
3
2
1,610
469 Wintergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.63
Single-Family Home
$369,000
08/18/25
3
2
1,842
44 Brinsmade Road, Hamden, CT
0.44
Single-Family Home
$480,000
05/26/26
4
2
1,744

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
481 Gilbert Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
0.04
$414,500
3
2
1,700
Off Market
61 Ingleside Drive, Hamden, CT 06514
0.05
$392,100
3
2
1,150
Off Market
70 Ingleside Drive, Hamden, CT 06514
0.07
$459,900
3
2
1,840
Recently Sold
151 Leonard Road, Hamden, CT 06514
0.10
$414,800
4
2
1,905
Off Market
540 Gilbert Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
0.11
$384,100
3
1
1,434
Off Market
162 Leonard Road, Hamden, CT 06514
0.13
$415,700
3
1
1,250
Off Market
170 Sandquist Creek, Hamden, CT 06514
0.11
$459,700
3
3.5
1,794
Off Market
114 Leonard Road, Hamden, CT 06514
0.14
$424,500
3
3
1,944
Off Market
180 Sandquist Creek, Hamden, CT 06514
0.16
$485,900
3
3.5
1,488
Off Market
570 Gilbert Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
0.17
$430,500
2
2
1,760
Off Market
130 Pembroke Road, Hamden, CT 06514
0.19
$400,200
3
2
1,369
Off Market
116 Hodder Drive, Hamden, CT 06514
0.25
$377,600
3
1.5
1,456
Off Market

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
1979
Lot Size
0.55 acres
Living Area
1,788 sqft
Price/Sqft
$237
Parking
Garage

About this House

Enjoy Secluded one level Living in this almost 1600 Square foot Ranch. Rear lot with private drive, leads to this well maintained Ranch, with 3 large bedrooms, and a master bath setup. Spacious living room with custom stone fireplace and hand-carved mantle, bonus sun porch den, formal dining room leading to a large deck with retractable sun awning, overlooking a spacious backyard are just some of the highlights of this home. Garden and Grounds meticulously maintained. Basement is partially finished for more space as an office, play room, or extra TV room. Mechanicals, and house are well maintained, by the original owner. 2 Car Garage situated under the house, has 1 extra deep bay for tool and landscape storage. Book your showing quickly, this house won't last.
489 Gilbert Ave, Hamden, CT 06514 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,788 sqft single-family home built in 1979. It last sold for $280,000 on Sep 14, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $424,300, with a rent estimate of $3,444/month.

Home Details for 489 Gilbert Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, Electric, OilHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodGardenPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1979
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.55 acres

Building

Community rooms
Fitness Center

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 14, 2020
Source: Smart MLS #170324088
Sold
$280,000
Aug 13, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$252,900
Aug 9, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$252,900

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
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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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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  • Stephen W.
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    "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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    "grew up here and raising my family here too. decent schools but good proximity to everything and everywhere"
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    "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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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 489 Gilbert Ave

  • What is 489 Gilbert Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 489 Gilbert Ave in Hamden, CT is $424,300.
  • What is the price history for 489 Gilbert Ave?
    489 Gilbert Ave in Hamden, CT last sold for $280,000 in September 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 489 Gilbert Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 489 Gilbert Ave in Hamden, CT has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 489 Gilbert Ave?
    The lot at 489 Gilbert Ave in Hamden, CT is about 0.55 acres (23,958 sq ft).