53 Ralston Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
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53 Ralston Ave
Hamden, CT 06517

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,100 sqft

$529,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,672/mo*
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$529,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,672/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,100 sqft

Local Information

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Description

A WARM WELCOME TO A BEAUTIFUL AND CHARMING HOME THAT IS FIT FOR ANYONE'S NEEDS This 4 bedroom, 3 bath colonial is in the highly desirable Whitneyville neighborhood. As you walk though the front door of this turnkey, move-in condition home you are greeted with gleaming hardwood floors, neutral warm tones and spacious rooms throughout. Imagine entertaining in the well-lit sunroom or dining room, both in close proximity of the kitchen. This spacious home features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and a welcoming wood burning fireplace for those cold winter months. An additional added 260 square feet of space is added in an additional room on the third floor. It is conveniently located a short walking distance from shops, restaurants, upscale marketplace, bakery, library, post office, parks and walking trails. Whitneyville is accommodating to all, it is known to host festivals, weekly soup nights and picnics/concerts in the summer. To suit your recreational needs, New Haven Country Club, Farmington Canal Trail, as well as Edgerton Park and East Rock Park are all within a half a mile radius. Located just three miles from downtown New Haven and Yale University, with easy bus and bike options for the commute. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY, A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE ALL THAT THIS HOME HAS TO OFFER
53 Ralston Ave, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,100 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $290,000 on Dec 7, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $529,300, with a rent estimate of $3,317/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 53 Ralston Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price History for 53 Ralston Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/07/2018$290,000Sold
Smart MLS #170099648
10/17/2018$312,000PendingAgent Provided
09/19/2018$312,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/29/2018$320,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/07/1998$125,000Sold
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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$13,368
Assessment$257,670
Home facts updated by county records

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44 Lake Street, Hamden, CT
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1,176
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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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  • 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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