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$276,305$211 / 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 91How 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

51 BENTON ST

HAMDEN, CT 06517
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,312 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$276K
$252K low$300K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,959 (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.$204,190 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$156,030
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$325,769

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.68 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.60%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Ranch
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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

E
Ridge Hill SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 mi
H
Hamden High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Hamden Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 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

51 Benton 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 88% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Hamden 06517

What homes are worth in Hamden 06517

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

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$153K$1M

This home is worth more than 15% 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$276,305
CheaperTypical $388,336Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$211
CheaperTypical $262Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 51 Benton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06517South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$276,30515% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21112% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,312 ft²33% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac75% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than195980% of homes48% of homes

About 51 Benton St

How much is 51 Benton St, Hamden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Benton St, Hamden, CT is $276,305 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $252,478 to $300,132. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Benton St, Hamden, CT last sell?

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

How big is 51 Benton St, Hamden, CT?

51 Benton St, Hamden, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,312 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 51 Benton St, Hamden, CT built?

51 Benton St, Hamden, CT was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 51 Benton St, Hamden, CT?

51 Benton St, Hamden, CT is assigned to Ridge Hill School (elementary), rated C-; Hamden High School (high), rated D+; 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 51 Benton St, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06517?

Among the 4,947 homes in Hamden 06517, it is worth more than 15% of them ($276,305 against a typical $388,336), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($211 against a typical $262), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,312 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1959 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 12% 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 51 Benton St, Hamden, CT?

The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Benton St, Hamden, CT was $10,959. The county assessed it at $204,190.

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