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$444,346$216 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1940 PARADISE AVE

HAMDEN, CT 06518
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,058 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$444K
$413K low$476K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,046 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$280,350 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,380
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$408,169

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bear Path SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.0 mi
M
Hamden Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Hamden High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Hamden School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06518These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,627
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,131 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,859
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,919
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

1940 Paradise Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 73% of homes in Hamden 06518
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Hamden 06518
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in South Central Connecticut County

What homes are worth in Hamden 06518

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$195K$688K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Hamden 06518.

How it measures up in Hamden 06518

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamden 06518.

Estimated value$444,346
CheaperTypical $389,000Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area2,058 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 1940 Paradise Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06518South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$444,34673% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21627% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than2,058 ft²74% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac58% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than196042% of homes51% of homes

About 1940 Paradise Ave

How much is 1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT is $444,346 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $412,607 to $476,085. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT last sell?

1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT?

1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,058 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT built?

1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT?

1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT is assigned to Bear Path School (elementary), rated C+; Hamden Middle School (middle), rated C; Hamden High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Hamden School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06518?

Among the 4,901 homes in Hamden 06518, it is worth more than 73% of them ($444,346 against a typical $389,000), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($216 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 74% of them (2,058 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1960 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1940 Paradise Ave, Hamden, CT was $15,046. The county assessed it at $280,350.

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