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$375,199$288 / 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 95How 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 $252,350 on Apr 6, 2006

659 BENHAM ST

HAMDEN, CT 06514
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,305 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$375K
$356K low$394K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$252,350 · Apr 6, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,563 (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.$222,880 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,590
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$318,400

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.Cape Cod
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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(7)

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
Dunbar Hill SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Hamden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Hamden School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06514These 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.84
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 100.67

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.27,862
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,392 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,667
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,642
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

659 Benham 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 74% of homes in Hamden 06514
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Hamden 06514
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Hamden 06514
  • Older than 72% of homes in Hamden 06514

What homes are worth in Hamden 06514

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

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$121K$557K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Hamden 06514.

How it measures up in Hamden 06514

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamden 06514.

Estimated value$375,199
CheaperTypical $332,458Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$288
CheaperTypical $240Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,305 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,326 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 659 Benham St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06514South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$375,19974% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28880% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,305 ft²48% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac76% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than194528% of homes28% of homes

About 659 Benham St

How much is 659 Benham St, Hamden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 659 Benham St, Hamden, CT is $375,199 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $356,458 to $393,940. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 659 Benham St, Hamden, CT last sell?

659 Benham St, Hamden, CT last sold on Apr 6, 2006 for $252,350, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 659 Benham St, Hamden, CT?

659 Benham St, Hamden, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,305 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 659 Benham St, Hamden, CT built?

659 Benham St, Hamden, CT was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 659 Benham St, Hamden, CT?

659 Benham St, Hamden, CT is assigned to Dunbar Hill School (elementary), rated C; 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 659 Benham St, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06514?

Among the 7,923 homes in Hamden 06514, it is worth more than 74% of them ($375,199 against a typical $332,458), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($288 against a typical $240), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,305 ft² against a typical 1,326 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1945 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 35% 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 659 Benham St, Hamden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 659 Benham St, Hamden, CT was $11,563. The county assessed it at $222,880.

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