896 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT 06517
OFF MARKET

$1,715,400

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

896 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT 06517

Est. Refi. Payment $12,195/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 1, 2024 for $1,535,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.72M
Since last month
Decreased$23K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$53K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$169K (+11%)
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 +107% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.7M
August 2026$1.72M
July 2026$1.73M
June 2026$1.75M
May 2026$1.73M
April 2026$1.71M
March 2026$1.7M
February 2026$1.69M
January 2026$1.68M
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
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
128 Blake Road, Hamden, CT
0.32
Single-Family Home
$691,500
05/29/26
3
2
2,270
14 Giles Street, Hamden, CT
0.33
Single-Family Home
$550,000
08/11/26
3
2.5
2,140

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
11 Morse Street, West Haven, CT 06516
0.02
$617,100
3
2.5
1,800
Off Market
22 Bryden Terrace, Hamden, CT 06517
0.07
$762,700
3
2
1,678
Off Market
850 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.08
$990,800
4
3
2,800
Off Market
53 Morse Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.09
$413,700
3
2
1,530
Off Market
6 Prospect Court, Hamden, CT 06517
0.09
$1,950,000
6
7
8,430
Recently Sold
855 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.09
$550,000
5
3
2,646
Recently Sold
841 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.11
$801,000
3
3
2,070
Recently Sold
25 Bryden Terrace, Hamden, CT 06517
0.12
$635,100
4
4
4,099
Off Market
47 Bryden Terrace, Hamden, CT 06517
0.14
$577,800
4
3
4,410
Off Market
972 Prospect Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.13
$897,500
4
3
3,053
Off Market
55 Goodrich Street, Hamden, CT 06517
0.15
$452,000
4
3.5
2,035
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
0.95 acre lot
4,372 sqft
$392/sqft
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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,715,400, with a rent estimate of $4,410/month.
Last check for updates: about 12 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

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

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 25, 2024
Source: Smart MLS #24035948
ListingRemoved
$6,000
Sep 24, 2024
Source: Smart MLS #24035948
PriceChange
$6,000
Price decreased by 12%
Sep 17, 2024
Source: Smart MLS #24035948
Listed For Rent
$6,800
Aug 28, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$7,500
Aug 13, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$7,500

Market trends in Hamden

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$380K
$14.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$232
$1MoM
Available listings
203
10MoM

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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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 896 Prospect Street

  • What is 896 Prospect Street estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 896 Prospect Street in Hamden, CT is $1,715,400.
  • What is the price history for 896 Prospect Street?
    896 Prospect Street in Hamden, CT last sold for $1,535,000 in July 2024.
  • 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 $380K. That is up $14.08K from the prior month.
  • Does 896 Prospect Street have air conditioning?
    Yes, 896 Prospect Street in Hamden, CT has air conditioning.
  • Does 896 Prospect Street have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 896 Prospect Street in Hamden, CT has in-unit laundry.

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