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$435,249$317 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $264,500 on Oct 10, 2014

55 DAWES AVE

HAMDEN, CT 06517
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,372 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$435K
$397K low$474K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$264,500 · Oct 10, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,527 (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.$222,180 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$158,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$147,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$317,400

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.0.13
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Hamden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Spring Glen SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.3 mi
M
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 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

55 Dawes 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 66% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Older than 74% 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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$162K$1M

This home is worth more than 66% 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$435,249
CheaperTypical $384,901Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$317
CheaperTypical $262Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,372 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 55 Dawes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06517South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$435,24966% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31789% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,372 ft²38% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac20% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than194050% of homes26% of homes

About 55 Dawes Ave

How much is 55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT is $435,249 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $396,921 to $473,577. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT last sell?

55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT last sold on Oct 10, 2014 for $264,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT?

55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,372 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT built?

55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT?

55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT is assigned to Hamden High School (high), rated C; Spring Glen School (elementary), rated A; 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 55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06517?

Among the 4,947 homes in Hamden 06517, it is worth more than 66% of them ($435,249 against a typical $384,901), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($317 against a typical $262), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,372 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 50% 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 55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 55 Dawes Ave, Hamden, CT was $11,527. The county assessed it at $222,180.

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