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$876,146$257 / 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
Last sold for $505,000 on Jun 4, 2013

51 SWARTHMORE ST

HAMDEN, CT 06517
6
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
3,407 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.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$876K
$819K low$933K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,000 · Jun 4, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28,257 (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.$544,670 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$445,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$397,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$381,269

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.Colonial
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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(2)

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
Spring Glen SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Hamden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 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 Swarthmore 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 more than 96% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Older than 82% 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.

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$140K$1M

This home is worth more than 96% 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$876,146
CheaperTypical $391,949Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $265Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area3,407 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 51 Swarthmore St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06517South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$876,14696% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25743% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than3,407 ft²97% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac76% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than192624% of homes18% of homes

About 51 Swarthmore St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT is $876,146 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $819,391 to $932,901. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT last sold on Jun 4, 2013 for $505,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT?

51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,407 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT built?

51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT?

51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT is assigned to Spring Glen School (elementary), rated A; Hamden High School (high), 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 51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06517?

Among the 4,947 homes in Hamden 06517, it is worth more than 96% of them ($876,146 against a typical $391,949), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($257 against a typical $265), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,407 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1926 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 93% 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 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 51 Swarthmore St, Hamden, CT was $28,257. The county assessed it at $544,670.

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