55 Forest Street, Hamden, CT 06518
SOLD
JUN 25, 2026

$362,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,286 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

55 Forest Street, Hamden, CT 06518

Est. Refi. Payment $2,584/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 25, 2026 for $360,000 (3% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$362K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$15K (+4.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$3K (+0.7%)
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 +74% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$363K
August 2026$362K
July 2026$361K
June 2026$360K
May 2026$364K
April 2026$365K
March 2026$374K
February 2026$376K
January 2026$383K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
264 Highland Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$460,000
06/22/26
3
2
1,687
254 Riverside Drive, Hamden, CT
0.32
Single-Family Home
$350,000
11/14/25
3
1
1,032
93 Cannon Street, Hamden, CT
0.30
Single-Family Home
$280,000
07/16/26
3
1.5
1,354
134 Forest Street, Hamden, CT
0.16
Single-Family Home
$360,000
06/30/26
5
2
1,456
162 Forest Street, Hamden, CT
0.21
Single-Family Home
$270,000
11/11/25
4
2.5
1,885
142 Washington Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.42
Single-Family Home
$380,000
07/08/26
3
1.5
1,872
75 Colonial Drive, Hamden, CT
0.50
Single-Family Home
$365,000
04/13/26
3
1.5
1,570
18 Anns Farm Road, Hamden, CT
0.45
Single-Family Home
$383,000
03/13/26
3
1.5
1,835
65 Willard Street, Hamden, CT
0.38
Single-Family Home
$382,500
09/11/25
2
1.5
1,301

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
84 Linden Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
0.06
$745,600
11
4
5,088
Off Market
65 Forest Street, Hamden, CT 06518
0.02
$438,500
3
2
1,886
Off Market
89 Forest Street, Hamden, CT 06518
0.06
$405,500
3
2
1,764
Off Market
264 Highland Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
0.07
$460,000
3
2
1,687
Recently Sold
1 Monroe Street, Hamden, CT 06518
0.08
$468,900
3
2.5
1,846
Off Market
64 Glenham Road, Hamden, CT 06518
0.10
$480,200
4
1.5
1,814
Off Market
2653 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
0.14
-
4
2
1,812
Off Market
29 Marion Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
0.14
$409,800
3
1.5
1,568
Off Market
125 Forest Street, Hamden, CT 06518
0.13
$568,100
3
3
2,681
Off Market
36 Marion Avenue, New Haven, CT 06518
0.16
$554,800
3
2.5
2,549
Off Market
41 Marion Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
0.16
$356,300
2
1.5
1,386
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
0.26 acre lot
1,286 sqft
$280/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Mount Carmel location!!! Beautiful ranch 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths. Hardwood floors throughout main level, Open concept living room, Dining room & Kitchen area. Deck accessible from Dining area. Finished Basement offers plenty of room for a family room, gym, etc. Extra room over garage used as an office! Newer Oil tank, Newer furnace, Newer water heater, Solar panels to reduce electricity cost. Central Air, Huge backyard for entertaining! Enjoy all that Mount Carmel has to offer: restaurants, shopping, parks & more! Close to Sleeping Giant State Park and Quinnipiac Univ. VERY short commute to YALE and SCSU. Convenient to I-95, I-91, and the Merritt Pkwy. Subject to probate approval. Sold As Is. Actual taxes for this property are $7907.96 yearly.
55 Forest Street, Hamden, CT 06518 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,286 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $360,000 on Jun 25, 2026 (3% below the $370,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $362,300, with a rent estimate of $2,791/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Towanna L. Randall, (203) 640-8752
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., (203) 877-2704
Bought with: Arielle Ruffin, (860) 884-8015, Choice Realty, (860) 608-7111
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#24149516

Home Details for 55 Forest Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Heated,Finished,Liveable SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1286 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Lower LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Radiator,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1286 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
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: 1143224

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $370,000Price Per Sqft: $280/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Apr 17 2026Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: HamdenCommunity: Mount Carmel
School Information
Elementary School: Per Board of EdHigh School: Per Board of Ed

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1286 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 24149516Attic: Pull Down StairsAttribution Contact: (203) 640-8752Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1286

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 25, 2026
Source: Smart MLS #24149516
Sold
$360,000
Apr 18, 2026
Source: Smart MLS #24149516
Pending
$370,000
Apr 13, 2026
Source: Smart MLS #24149516
PriceChange
$370,000
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 9, 2026
Source: Smart MLS #24149516
PendingToActive
$380,000
Apr 2, 2026
Source: Smart MLS #24149516
Pending
$380,000

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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • Manuel S. C.
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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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 55 Forest Street

  • What is 55 Forest Street estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 55 Forest Street in Hamden, CT is $362,300.
  • What is the price history for 55 Forest Street?
    55 Forest Street in Hamden, CT last sold for $360,000 in June 2026.
  • 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 55 Forest Street have air conditioning?
    Yes, 55 Forest Street in Hamden, CT has air conditioning.
  • Does 55 Forest Street have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 55 Forest Street in Hamden, CT has in-unit laundry.

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