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$310,011$267 / 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 96How 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 $78,000 on Jun 29, 1998

78 W SIDE DR

HAMDEN, CT 06514
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,159 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
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

$310K
$296K low$324K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$78,000 · Jun 29, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,707 (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.$187,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$114,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$267,300

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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Cape Cod
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Helen Street SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Hamden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 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

78 W Side Dr 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 82% of homes in South Central Connecticut County
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Hamden 06514
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in South Central Connecticut County

What homes are worth in Hamden 06514

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

This home
$134K$555K

This home is worth more than 34% 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$310,011
CheaperTypical $334,025Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$267
CheaperTypical $240Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,159 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 78 W Side Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06514South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$310,01134% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26768% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,159 ft²35% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac51% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195141% of homes36% of homes

About 78 W Side Dr

How much is 78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT is $310,011 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $296,103 to $323,919. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT last sell?

78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT last sold on Jun 29, 1998 for $78,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT?

78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,159 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT built?

78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT?

78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT is assigned to Helen Street 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 78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06514?

Among the 7,923 homes in Hamden 06514, it is worth more than 34% of them ($310,011 against a typical $334,025), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($267 against a typical $240), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,159 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1951 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 18% 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 78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 78 W Side Dr, Hamden, CT was $9,707. The county assessed it at $187,110.

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