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$299,186$250 / 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 89How 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

296 MORSE ST

HAMDEN, CT 06517
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,196 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$299K
$265K low$333K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,186 (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.$157,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$129,220
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,660
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Hamden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Shepherd Glen SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.9 mi
M
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Hamden School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06517These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,534
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,380 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,030
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,400
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

296 Morse 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Older than 80% of homes in South Central Connecticut County

What homes are worth in Hamden 06517

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

This home
$143K$1M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Hamden 06517.

How it measures up in Hamden 06517

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamden 06517.

Estimated value$299,186
CheaperTypical $391,853Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,527 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 296 Morse St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06517South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$299,18618% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25036% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,196 ft²24% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac12% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192932% of homes20% of homes

About 296 Morse St

How much is 296 Morse St, Hamden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 Morse St, Hamden, CT is $299,186 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $265,009 to $333,363. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 Morse St, Hamden, CT last sell?

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

How big is 296 Morse St, Hamden, CT?

296 Morse St, Hamden, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,196 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 296 Morse St, Hamden, CT built?

296 Morse St, Hamden, CT was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 296 Morse St, Hamden, CT?

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

How does 296 Morse St, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06517?

Among the 4,947 homes in Hamden 06517, it is worth more than 18% of them ($299,186 against a typical $391,853), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($250 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,196 ft² against a typical 1,527 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1929 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 17% 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 296 Morse St, Hamden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 296 Morse St, Hamden, CT was $8,186. The county assessed it at $157,780.

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