61 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
OFF MARKET

61 Central Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,362 sqft

$409,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,848/mo*
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$409,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,848/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,362 sqft

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Description

Most charming 1924 Colonial in the heart of Spring Glen! Lovingly updated, this home has a perfect balance of gorgeous pre-war architectural features and modern upgrades. Entry foyer opens to a beautiful side-to-side Living Room with wood burning fireplace. Large formal Dining Room leads to a gorgeous newly remodeled Kitchen with leathered granite countertops and stainless appliances. A bright and sunny oversized Sunroom/Family Room completes the first floor. Upstairs you'll find three generous Bedrooms and a stunning brand new Full Bathroom with ample storage. The private, deep yard is fully fenced with a new bluestone patio. Updates include: thermopane windows, new chimney liner, new insulation, new siding, new garage door, and new gutters. Walk to shops, restaurants, Spring Glen Village & bus line. Minutes to Yale and Downtown! You'll fall in love with this sweet home! ***HIGHEST & BEST offers due by 4/2/2023 by 3pm!***
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 10, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 61 Central Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Unfinished,Garage AccessNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1362 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Lower LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Thermopane WindowsDoor: Storm Door(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: FullExterior: Rain Gutters, SidewalkFoundation: StoneNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Driveway
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1362 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1138400

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $315,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 02 2023Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: HamdenCommunity: Spring Glen
School Information
Elementary School: Spring GlenJr High / Middle School: HamdenHigh School: Hamden

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1362 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Basketball Court, Golf, Library, Playground, Private School(s), Near Public Transport
Other
Playground

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3920.4 sqft

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Insulation, Doors, Windows

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 170558445Attic: Access Via HatchAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1362

Additional Information

Basketball CourtGolfLibraryPlaygroundPrivate School(s)Near Public Transport
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Jill Nathanson-Zaengel, (203) 687-8277
Press/Cuozzo Realtors, (203) 288-1900
Bought with: Jill Nathanson-Zaengel, (203) 687-8277, Press/Cuozzo Realtors, (203) 288-1900
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#170558445

Price History for 61 Central Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
05/26/2023$347,500Sold
Smart MLS #170558445
04/11/2023$315,000ContingentSmart MLS #170558445
03/31/2023$315,000Listed For SaleSmart MLS #170558445
06/24/2016$232,000Sold
Smart MLS #N10112685
05/04/2016$233,900PendingAgent Provided
03/23/2016$233,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/02/2016$239,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/18/2013$216,000Sold
Smart MLS #N337111
05/20/2013$219,500PendingAgent Provided
05/13/2013$219,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/08/2012$239,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/05/2012$239,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/08/2012$244,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/24/2011$239,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/23/2011$239,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/27/2011$249,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/12/2011$257,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/22/2011$262,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/02/2006$270,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,638
Assessment$243,600
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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77 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT
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07/31/25
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1,690
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$380,000
07/09/25
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2
1,200
184 Greenway Street, Hamden, CT
0.18
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$365,000
05/15/26
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1,329
47 Barrett Street, Hamden, CT
0.35
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$380,000
05/20/26
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1,130
140 Hawthorne Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.16
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$385,000
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1.5
1,636
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0.10
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$455,000
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1,248
18 Ingram Street, Hamden, CT
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$430,000
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1,656

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What Locals Say about Hamden

At least 358 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

  • 63 % 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 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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    "We have no community events only thing that makes the neighborhood special is peace and friendly neighbors "
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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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    "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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    "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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  • Alicenewton151
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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.
    "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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    "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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    "Great, well kept neighborhood. My wife and I love it here. Lots of younger families moving in. Up and coming! "
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    "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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    "Sleeping Giant Park is beautiful, friendly people, close to lots of amenities, Farmington canal trail, dog friendly"
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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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  • 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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    "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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61 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,362 sqft single-family home built in 1924. This property is not currently available for sale. 61 Central Avenue was last sold on May 26, 2023 for $347,500 (10% higher than the asking price of $315,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 61 Central Avenue is $409,800.