70 Lambert Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
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OFF MARKET

70 Lambert Ave
Meriden, CT 06451

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 5,466 sqft (on 0.47 acres)

$788,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,526/mo*
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$788,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,526/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,466 sqft
(on 0.47 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.47 acres
Living Area
5,466 sqft
Price/Sqft
$144
Parking
Garage

About this House

'The Castle' Circa 1930, by Architect Lorenzo Hamilton (built by Esidor Derecktor). Lorenzo built this masterpiece for his daughter which includes 5 beds (3 en suites) 4 baths (5,466sqft). Perched on a corner lot, this magnificent Tudor in Bradley Park is one of Meriden's finest & most distinctive homes. Well known by its exquisite exterior & grand presence. Impossible to recreate at this price w/its replacement value at $3M+. Beneath the blanket of snow are steeply pitched gable roofs, stunning slate, elaborate masonry/chimneys, embellished doorways & windows, half-timbering & exposed wood. Beyond the impressive vestibule, w/stained-glass family crests, is a beautifully loved & cared for home (& A LOT of house!) Large rooms, gourmet kitchen, butler's pantry, formal dining w/fp, private study, sun drenched breakfast-rm, add'l office & studios. Live, work & play under your own arched portico & secluded backyard oasis. (Upper/lower professionally landscaped yard w/recently added 400+ bulbs). Bonus au pair suite w/kitch/bath."The Castle" is centrally located & close to restaurants, shops, train station (NYC commuters take note) & close to prominent private educational facilities. Steeped in history & adorned w/charming detail it must be seen in person to experience. Stunning millwork, rich details & impeccable craftsmanship from floor to ceiling & inside/out. Easily search its many articles for more historical info.
70 Lambert Ave, Meriden, CT 06451 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5,466 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $585,000 on May 21, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $788,200, with a rent estimate of $4,442/month.

Home Details for 70 Lambert Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Other, GasHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlateDeckExterior: StonePatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.47 acres

Price History for 70 Lambert Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/21/2021$585,000Sold
Smart MLS #170373396
03/11/2021$614,900PriceChange
William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty #170373396
02/23/2021$624,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/21/2018$367,000Sold
Smart MLS #170091447
12/01/2018$387,500PendingToActiveAgent Provided
11/24/2018$387,500PendingAgent Provided
10/18/2018$387,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/13/2018$400,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/14/2018$425,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/07/2018$450,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/27/2015$170,000Sold
Smart MLS #N351570
12/19/2014$252,200PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/05/2014$130,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/23/2014$252,200Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/23/2014$252,200ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/16/2014$252,200PriceChange
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10/04/2014$130,000PriceChange
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10/02/2014$132,500PriceChange
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09/11/2014$266,200PendingAgent Provided
09/09/2014$266,200PriceChange
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08/28/2014$132,500PriceChange
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08/26/2014$266,200PriceChange
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08/14/2014$132,500PriceChange
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08/12/2014$266,200PriceChange
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08/02/2014$132,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/28/1998$300,000Sold
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Market trends in Meriden

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$305K
$2.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
Price per sq ft
$218
$11MoM
Available listings
104
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$15,506
Assessment$409,010
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 70 Lambert Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
127 Lambert Avenue, Meriden, CT
0.12
Single-Family Home
$400,000
04/08/26
3
2.5
3,535
41 Park Place, Meriden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$390,000
03/06/26
3
2
1,948
36 Winthrop Terrace, Meriden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$355,000
10/02/25
3
1.5
1,650
707 Hanover Road, Meriden, CT
0.63
Single-Family Home
$585,000
03/19/26
5
3.5
2,740
4 Washington Heights, Meriden, CT
0.73
Single-Family Home
$450,000
06/05/26
6
3
5,075
52 South 1st Street, Meriden, CT
0.25
Single-Family Home
$300,000
07/13/26
3
2
1,850
179 Winthrop Terrace, Meriden, CT
0.19
Single-Family Home
$370,000
01/29/26
3
1.5
1,784
16 Park Place, Meriden, CT
0.13
Single-Family Home
$345,000
04/06/26
3
1.5
1,625
185 Carter Avenue Extension, Meriden, CT
0.46
Single-Family Home
$360,000
03/06/26
4
2
1,801
96 Fairfax Ave, Meriden, CT
0.77
Single-Family Home
$450,000
12/03/25
3
3
2,400

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Meriden

At least 650 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Asim Saleem
    "Parents must ensure a sense of cooperation, empathy and realization among their kids. They must have an eagle’s eye upon their kids’ outdoor activities. "
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  • Scorpionrkg
    " could use some better street lights better sidewalks maybe some newer traffic lights maybe some better taxis"
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "Pay attention to where you’re walking pay attention to the cars pay attention to your surroundings. Some people come from out of town and are not safe."
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "Still need more better sidewalks better street lighting clean up the clutter in the town. It looks kinda dirty and some neighborhoods"
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "there is several parts to walk the dog across the sidewalk several greens in the area lots of places to walk their dog"
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  • Jasmine Streater
    "When they have events at the Meriden green, the farmers market is nice. It runs from July to October. They have some festivals at Hubbard park especially the Puerto Rican festival "
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  • Trulia User
    "There aren’t any. There is nothing to do in Meriden other than drive to other towns. Meriden has zero attractions for residents, the town has nothing but fast food restaurants and a dead mall. No museums, no culture, not even small independent retailers. The town is dead. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Terrible place to live very few opportunities for entertainment they don’t even have a mall or movie theater"
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  • Jenniferfontanez60
    "Meriden has good places nice neighborhoods and then there the bad area . Lots of homeless, drug addicted ect"
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  • Marquis W. Gould
    "We have jazz festivals and public events during the spring and summer months. The environment is also enjoyable "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place for living, safe for children and adults, quiet and peaceful. Is close to many commercial places."
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  • Bryce M
    "The area that I live in is very quiet there are nice elderly people in this area. There are even some you child that are always having fun and enjoying their time outside when they can."
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  • Sarah C.
    "There's the Daffodil Festival, the Puerto Rican Festival, a Farmer's Market, and parades for most minor holidays."
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  • Rosa M.
    "My neighbors commute to downtown area and public transportation parks and school closer to the mall and other shopping center area. Closer to grocery store and theater "
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  • Mya C.
    "You get out of the schools what you put in. Plenty of activities for the kids. Scant few sidewalks and people drive too fast. "
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  • Sarah B.
    "Daffodils festivals neighborhoods things to do the people and the fact that Meriden is becoming nicer for housing"
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  • Mya C.
    "No sidewalks and no speed enforcement in many of the neighborhoods. Great veterinary care in town and close by for emergencies. "
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  • Julia T.
    "Lived in south Meriden for 2 years so far and we love it. Close to Cheshire, wallingford, and Southington. "
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  • Genesis R. T.
    "My neighbor does not have the best commute but you could get around. There is bus stops here and there, but not really the best."
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  • Mya C.
    "Long, and I work odd hours to avoid traffic on the highways. Meriden was equidistant between our two places of employment."
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  • Margaret R.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time in the neighborhood. Dogs seem to be welcomed. Most neighbors have a dog."
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  • Popejoejet
    "Lots of parks for dogs to run and play. The high school has perfect fields to play a game of fetch fetch"
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  • Scorpionrkg
    "Seems pretty good to me I guess and ice cream place close to the hospital fairly reasonable and close to shopping centers train stations in buses"
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  • Erica G.
    "I would describe my commute as very easy to get downtown. You can drive through town or take the highway. "
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  • Cristian P.
    "Cheap neighborhood,good people,in the middle of everything Hartford 20min new Haven 20min,park,mall.."
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  • Lazarickhogan
    "It’s safe to play on the streets, and to go to parks and playgrounds. The school system is pretty good as well."
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  • Kennisha J.
    "Able to walk their dogs. Able to meet other people with dogs. Have play dates with their dogs. People look out for other dogs."
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  • Meaghanparsons
    "There are some regular dogs that are walked. All very nice. There’s no bad dog of the area..........."
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  • Mya C.
    "There are no sidewalks and people drive very fast. The elementary school isn't what it used to be. Taxes high for the services provided. "
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  • Wendy S.
    "No stores. All good one like Macy’s , Gymboree and others are closed. We need something good here otherwise people will star moving to other towns like Middletown o Wallingford "
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  • Leticia S.
    "Farmers market, the green live music, food trucks and more. You can be happy with the friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Sarah J.
    "decent public transportation, better than surrounding towns but not as good as new haven or Hartford. commute depending on where you're going and what time isn't too bad, just be careful getting stuck behind the train around lunch "
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  • Sarah J.
    "I've lived here all my life and will be raising my child here all her life as well. We are a thriving community and a proud community and everyone helps each other. "
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  • Iris A
    "This neighborhood is not family friendly. Many of the neighbors don’t work so there is commotion day in and day out. No respect for private driveways. My children are not allowed outside. It is very hard to find a 3 bdrm in Meriden in a peaceful civil street. "
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  • Russhinmobb
    "theres alot of good schools around this area my daughter is honor roll 2years back to back and the neighborhood is pleasant "
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  • Ed.D
    "Everything about it, my neighbors are respectful, nice and everyone that passes by said hi. I love that my kids can play outside without a problem, and my own parking spot "
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  • Sarah B.
    "Nice, quiet, safe, friendly family neighborhood. We are new to the neighborhood and people have been so kind to us, very nice place to live. "
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  • Renal6169
    "easy access to schools, grocery stores in restaurant and parking. easy access to the highway there's Walgreens CVS Burger King Dunkin donuts, pizzaBella Luna, Little Caesars hotels, ice cream parlors, gas stations. "
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  • Denise T.
    "Quiet neighborhood...no busy traffic on the streets. Close to grocery store and pharmacies. Homes are well kept. "
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  • Danielle D.
    "Walking distance from John berry school, parks, and fields. Lots of small family owned and operated businesses. "
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