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

55 Forest Street
Hamden, CT 06518

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

$360,000

Last Sold: Jun 25, 2026
3% below list $370K
$280/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,517/mo*
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$360,000

Last Sold: Jun 25, 2026
3% below list $370K
$280/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,517/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,286 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $360,000, with a rent estimate of $3,369/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$280/sqft
Listed
169 days ago

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
Last check for updates: about 13 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

Price History for 55 Forest Street

DatePriceEventSource
06/25/2026$360,000Sold
Smart MLS #24149516
04/18/2026$370,000PendingSmart MLS #24149516
04/13/2026$370,000PriceChange
Smart MLS #24149516
04/09/2026$380,000PendingToActiveSmart MLS #24149516
04/02/2026$380,000PendingSmart MLS #24149516
01/18/2026$380,000Listed For SaleSmart MLS #24149516

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$11,349
Assessment$218,750
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 55 Forest Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
264 Highland Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.07
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$460,000
06/22/26
3
2
1,687
11 Jamestown Road, Hamden, CT
0.36
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$381,000
07/14/25
3
2
1,488
28 Tanglewood Drive, Hamden, CT
0.36
Single-Family Home
$353,000
07/25/25
3
2
1,515
254 Riverside Drive, Hamden, CT
0.32
Single-Family Home
$350,000
11/14/25
3
1
1,032
51 Carmel Street, Hamden, CT
0.22
Single-Family Home
$451,500
07/25/25
3
2
1,823
162 Forest Street, Hamden, CT
0.21
Single-Family Home
$270,000
11/11/25
2
1.5
1,549
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

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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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