896 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT 06517
OFF MARKET

896 Prospect Street
Hamden, CT 06517

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,372 sqft (on 0.95 acres)

$1,722,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,985/mo*
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$1,722,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,985/mo*
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4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,372 sqft
(on 0.95 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Lot Size
0.95 acres
Living Area
4,372 sqft
Price/Sqft
$394
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

Complete transformation of a grand brick Georgian Colonial located in the Prospect Hill neighborhood. This house has been gut-renovated with gleaming natural-color hardwood floors, open concept Kitchen state-of-the-art / Dining Room w/Fireplace, spacious Living Room w/French Doors and Fireplace. Private sun-room just off the Living Room. Cozy breakfast nook just off the kitchen. Mudroom with built-in desk is located next to the 2-car oversized attached garage. Curved staircase leads to the 2nd floor with oversized Primary Bedroom has a sitting room, spa-like Primary Bath (large, walk-in shower, double sink vanity and comfortable soaking tub, and radiant heated floors); 2 front-facing bedrooms share a large bathroom with walk-in shower. Another bedroom has a spacious en-suite full bathroom. Big, Cathedral ceilinged Office / Family Room w/half bathroom is located in the back of the house, could also serve as potential in-law. More than generous laundry room is located on this floor as well. The 3rd floor has a very spacious Play Room. Full basement. All Thermalpane replacement windows (except the decorative in the Sun Rom). Park-like, almost 1 acre property.
896 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,372 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $1,535,000 on Jul 1, 2024 (7% below the $1,650,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2024 with an asking price of $6,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 25, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,722,000, with a rent estimate of $5,591/month.

Home Details for 896 Prospect Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4372 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Upper LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Thermopane WindowsDoor: French Doors

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlatePatio / Porch: Patio, EnclosedExterior: Garden, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Sidewalk, Stone WallFoundation: MasonryGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Paved,Private,Asphalt
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 4372 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1129775

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,650,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 31 2024Possession Timing: 9/30/2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Hamden
School Information
Elementary School: Spring GlenHigh School: Per Board of Ed

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4372 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Golf, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground, Private School(s), Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
Other
Playground

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.95 acres

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat, Windows

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 170625098Attic: Walk-up, FinishedAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 4372

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: None
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Wojtek Borowski, (203) 606-9898
Pearce Real Estate, (203) 776-1899
Wojtek Borowski, (203) 606-9898
Pearce Real Estate, (203) 776-1899
Bought with: John Cuozzo, (203) 288-1900, Press/Cuozzo Realtors, (203) 288-1900
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#170625098

Price History for 896 Prospect Street

DatePriceEventSource
10/25/2024$6,000ListingRemovedSmart MLS #24035948
09/24/2024$6,000PriceChange
Smart MLS #24035948
09/17/2024$6,800Listed For RentSmart MLS #24035948
08/28/2024$7,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/13/2024$7,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/01/2024$1,535,000Sold
Smart MLS #170625098
06/03/2024$1,650,000PendingSmart MLS #170625098
02/25/2024$1,650,000Listed For SaleSmart MLS #170625098
10/04/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/25/2023$5,995Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/04/2023ListingRemovedSmart MLS #170578819
07/29/2023$1,795,000PriceChange
Smart MLS #170578819
06/21/2023$1,895,000Listed For SaleSmart MLS #170578819
10/06/2022$700,000Sold
Smart MLS #170517260
09/09/2022$795,000ContingentSmart MLS #170517260
08/17/2022$795,000Listed For SaleSmart MLS #170517260
08/28/2015$325,000Sold
Smart MLS #N10035913

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$51,518
Assessment$993,020
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 896 Prospect Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6 Prospect Court, Hamden, CT
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
02/06/26
6
7
8,430
855 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT
0.09
Single-Family Home
$550,000
02/27/26
5
3
2,646
841 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT
0.11
Single-Family Home
$801,000
07/31/26
3
3
2,070
64 Blake Road, Hamden, CT
0.36
Single-Family Home
$888,888
12/18/25
6
3.5
3,454
55 Goodrich Street, Hamden, CT
0.15
Single-Family Home
$452,000
06/10/26
4
3.5
2,035
126 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT
0.79
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
06/25/26
4
3.5
2,225
201 Everit Street, New Haven, CT
0.61
Single-Family Home
$1,320,000
10/01/25
5
3.5
3,896
15 Edgehill Road, New Haven, CT
0.48
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
05/29/26
6
5.5
5,672
22 Bryden Terrace, Hamden, CT
0.07
Single-Family Home
$450,000
09/10/25
3
2
1,678

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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