Residential > House
Active
10/01/2025
List Price
$435,000$194/ft²
1897 Shepard Ave
Hamden, CT 06518
- 3Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,247ft²Living Area
- 0.7acLot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1974Year Built
- 33DOM
- -Permit
1897 Shepard Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,247 ft² house built in 1974 on a 0.670 acre lot. This house is currently on the market for $435,000, and it was last sold in 2016 for $283,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $470,500.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 1897 Shepard Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$470,500
$209/ft²
+$36K above List Price
Updated 8 months ago
1897 Shepard Ave is valued at $470,500 by TopHap AVM 8 months ago.
MLS Description
The listing agent's description. Original Listing
Low bills. Big style. Perfect location. Enjoy unbelievably low electric bills thanks to solar panels in this expansive 3-bedroom, 3-bath Raised Ranch, updated in 2015 with a newer roof, furnace, windows, beautifully refinished fireplace, and a stunning kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a center island. The open floor plan offers bright, spacious rooms with gleaming hardwood floors and a seamless flow to the large deck overlooking a tree-lined private backyard. The primary bedroom features its own en-suite bath, and the full walkout basement provides incredible flexibility-ideal for a family room, home gym, office, or additional living space with direct access to the outdoors. With an oversized 2-car garage, three modern baths, and a quiet neighborhood setting on two-thirds of an acre, this home combines comfort, style, and efficiency. Ideally located in Hamden's sought-after North End within the West Woods Elementary School district, with a view of Sleeping Giant.
Listing Agents
The listing agent for 1897 Shepard Ave is Abby Breau.
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Abby Breau
New England Prestige Realty
Phone: (203) 627-7958
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$9,860.00From latest Total Assessed Value5.56%Total Assessed Value$177,310=Land+
Assessed Value$44,590Additions
Assessed Value$132,720
In 2023, taxes billed for 1897 Shepard Ave were $9,860, which is 5.56% from latest Total Assessed Value of $177,310.
Property History
1897 Shepard Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 1897 Shepard Ave
Hazard Risks
Hurricane126Ozone116Air Pollution116Lead113Carb Mono108Nat'l Avg100Particulates89Weather89Wind75Earthquake69Hail53Tornado44
12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 1897 Shepard Ave.
Walkability Index
9 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
1897 Shepard Ave has a walkability score of 9 out of 20, which means that it is in a car dependent area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
20°F
High
38°F
Summer
Average
Low
59°F
High
81°F
In the winter at 1897 Shepard Ave, temperatures range from 20.36°F to 37.95°F with an average of 29.16°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 58.66°F to 80.59°F with and average of 69.63°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 1897 Shepard Ave
Public Schools
Hamden Middle School
Grades: 7-8
3.11 mi
C-
Hamden High School
Grades: 9-12
3.94 mi
C
Bear Path School
Grades: KG-6
2.49 mi
B
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 1897 Shepard Ave have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in 06518.
Seasonal Housing units 06518
10%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 06518
+17%of people during work hours.
Crime Index for 06518
66
66
The crime index in 06518 is 66, which is 0.7 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 1897 Shepard Ave over selected time period.
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