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$402,007$299 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

236 DORRANCE ST

HAMDEN, CT 06518
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,344 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.
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$402K
$378K low$426K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,426 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$258,790 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,190
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$180,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$369,700

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.Cape Cod
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.76
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Bear Path SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Hamden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

236 Dorrance St 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Hamden 06518
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Hamden 06518
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Hamden 06518

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
$193K$690K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$402,007
CheaperTypical $378,510Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$299
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 236 Dorrance St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06518South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$402,00761% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29994% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²28% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.76 ac71% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than195121% of homes35% of homes

About 236 Dorrance St

How much is 236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT is $402,007 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $378,450 to $425,564. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT last sell?

236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT?

236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.76-acre lot.

When was 236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT built?

236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT?

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

How does 236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06518?

Among the 4,901 homes in Hamden 06518, it is worth more than 61% of them ($402,007 against a typical $378,510), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($299 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.76 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1951 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 43% 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 236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 236 Dorrance St, Hamden, CT was $13,426. The county assessed it at $258,790.

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