55 Putnam Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
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OFF MARKET

55 Putnam Ave
Hamden, CT 06517

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,724 sqft

$432,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,078/mo*
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$432,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,078/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,724 sqft

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
1920
Living Area
1,724 sqft
Price/Sqft
$251
Parking
Garage

About this House

Lovingly cared for colonial style home within walking distance to public transportation and shopping. This move in ready home offers large fully appliance eat in kitchen, family sized dining room and beautiful living room with fireplace and a sunroom that could be the 4th bedroom and a powder room, all located on the first floor Second floor offers three nice size bedrooms with walk-in closets and a full bath plus walk up attic. Hardwood floors throughout the home. Lower level has a finished rec room and a half bath. The fenced in rear yard is beautifully landscaped and a detached 2 car garage. New roof December 2018. Schedule your appointment to day to view this lovely home.
55 Putnam Ave, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,724 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $172,000 on Dec 19, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $432,600, with a rent estimate of $3,462/month.

Home Details for 55 Putnam Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, OilHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

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

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Building

Community rooms
Fitness Center

Price History for 55 Putnam Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/19/2019$172,000Sold
Smart MLS #170252350
11/15/2019$179,900PendingAgent Provided
11/14/2019$179,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/16/2019$159,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/16/2019$159,900PendingAgent Provided
06/12/2019$159,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/19/2002$88,000Sold
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Market trends in Hamden

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$345K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$228
$7MoM
Available listings
214
22MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,868
Assessment$228,760
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 55 Putnam Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
15 Lilac Ave, Hamden, CT
0.20
Single-Family Home
$207,000
01/07/26
3
1.5
1,378
43 Quentin Street, Hamden, CT
0.25
Single-Family Home
$355,000
07/28/25
3
1.5
1,598
24 Paramount Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.38
Single-Family Home
$252,000
12/01/25
3
1.5
1,447
36 Quentin Street, Hamden, CT
0.22
Single-Family Home
$415,000
06/10/26
3
1.5
1,350
131 Clifford Street, Hamden, CT
0.32
Single-Family Home
$400,000
11/20/25
3
2
1,894
12 Orpington St, Hamden, CT
0.35
Single-Family Home
$310,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,176
44 Lake Street, Hamden, CT
0.37
Single-Family Home
$449,000
05/08/26
3
1.5
1,966
65 Treadwell St, Hamden, CT
0.20
Single-Family Home
$71,000
09/02/25
3
2
1,600
144 Mather Street, Hamden, CT
0.44
Single-Family Home
$455,000
07/15/26
3
1.5
1,832
86 Belmont St, Hamden, CT
0.23
Single-Family Home
$443,200
09/29/25
4
1
1,888

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Assigned Schools

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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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    "Great access to public transport and very quiet areas. Everything is closed by like gym, groceries store. Very peaceful "
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    "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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    "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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    "Mix neighborhood with one family homes and multi-family homes. You may see foxes and coyotes in the area."
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