Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $335,000 on Feb 15, 2019
559 RIVER RD
HAMDEN, CT 06518
0
Baths
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$335,000 · Feb 15, 2019
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$265 (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.$5,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,110
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,060
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,577
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.108 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.67
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.
EMH
West Woods SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.9 mi
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.1 mi
Hamden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 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%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
559 River Rd 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.
- Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
How it measures up in Hamden 06518
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamden 06518.
Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger
Bigger than 66% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Hamden 06518 | South Central Connecticut County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.67 ac | 66% of homes | 73% of homes |
About 559 River Rd
When did 559 River Rd, Hamden, CT last sell?
559 River Rd, Hamden, CT last sold on Feb 15, 2019 for $335,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 559 River Rd, Hamden, CT?
559 River Rd, Hamden, CT is assigned to West Woods School (elementary), rated B; Hamden Middle School (middle), 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.
What are the property taxes on 559 River Rd, Hamden, CT?
The 2024 property tax bill for 559 River Rd, Hamden, CT was $265. The county assessed it at $5,110.
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