81 Central Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
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OFF MARKET

81 Central Ave
Hamden, CT 06517

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,344 sqft

$369,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,621/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$369,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,621/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,344 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$370K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$11K (+3.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$135K (+57.2%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$370K
July 2026$373K
June 2026$382K
May 2026$382K
April 2026$380K
March 2026$372K
February 2026$368K
January 2026$361K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
113 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.06
Single-Family Home
$409,000
06/01/26
3
1
1,435
49 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.06
Single-Family Home
$375,000
07/02/26
3
1.5
1,456
57 Hawthorne Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.06
Single-Family Home
$405,000
07/30/26
3
1.5
1,410
15 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.13
Single-Family Home
$245,000
01/23/26
4
1.5
1,744
184 Greenway Street, Hamden, CT
0.15
Single-Family Home
$365,000
05/15/26
3
1
1,329
196 Waite Street, Hamden, CT
0.38
Single-Family Home
$295,000
08/17/26
2
1
1,159
47 Barrett Street, Hamden, CT
0.38
Single-Family Home
$380,000
05/20/26
2
1
1,130
18 Ingram Street, Hamden, CT
0.19
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/02/26
3
2
2,064
41 Barrett Street, Hamden, CT
0.39
Single-Family Home
$352,500
06/26/26
3
2
1,111
65 Ford Street, Hamden, CT
0.36
Single-Family Home
$387,000
07/31/26
3
1.5
1,183

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
101 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.04
$373,100
2
1
1,017
Off Market
77 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.01
$344,500
3
1
1,104
Off Market
70 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.03
$419,900
3
2
1,508
For Sale
96 Hawthorne Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.04
$329,000
4
1.5
1,398
For Sale
113 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.06
$409,000
3
1
1,435
Recently Sold
102 Hawthorne Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.05
$416,200
4
2
2,030
Off Market
84 Park Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.07
$325,000
3
1
1,288
For Sale
72 Park Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.07
$416,900
2
1.5
1,286
Off Market
66 Park Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.08
$462,300
3
1.5
1,536
Off Market
49 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.06
$375,000
3
1.5
1,456
Recently Sold
57 Hawthorne Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.06
$405,000
3
1.5
1,410
Recently Sold
133 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
0.10
$447,500
4
2
1,740
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 81 Central Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1924
Living Area
1,344 sqft
Price/Sqft
$275
Parking
Garage

About this House

CHARMING 3 BEDROOM SPRING GLEN COLONIAL WITH FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM AND HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT ON QUIET STREET.
81 Central Ave, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,344 sqft single-family home built in 1924. It last sold for $235,000 on Jul 23, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $369,500, with a rent estimate of $2,849/month.

Home Details for 81 Central Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 23, 2009
Source: Smart MLS #N290916
Sold
$235,000
May 31, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$249,000
Aug 26, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$165,000

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Luna Najera
    "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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  • Aidanmaxx42
    "Lots of sidewalks and street lights, however crime at night is a problem especially if you are a woman."
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  • Winsher Taina Desir
    "Great access to public transport and very quiet areas. Everything is closed by like gym, groceries store. Very peaceful "
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  • Domoniqueroberts1985
    "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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  • Jaime Del gallego
    "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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  • Cherronjordan
    "Mix neighborhood with one family homes and multi-family homes. You may see foxes and coyotes in the area."
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Frequently asked questions about 81 Central Ave

  • What is 81 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 81 Central Ave in Hamden, CT is $369,500.
  • What is the price history for 81 Central Ave?
    81 Central Ave in Hamden, CT last sold for $235,000 in July 2009.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 81 Central Ave?
    The lot at 81 Central Ave in Hamden, CT is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).
  • Does 81 Central Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 81 Central Ave in Hamden, CT has a garage.

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