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$315,277$303 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $247,000 on Apr 28, 2008

79 JAMES ST

HAMDEN, CT 06518
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,040 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$315K
$304K low$327K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$247,000 · Apr 28, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,397 (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.$200,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,730
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,287

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.Ranch
CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(5)

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.

M
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Hamden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
West Woods SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.2 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%

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How this home compares

79 James 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 less than 81% of homes in Hamden 06518
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Hamden 06518
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Hamden 06518
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Hamden 06518

What homes are worth in Hamden 06518

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

This home
$195K$691K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Hamden 06518.

How it measures up in Hamden 06518

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamden 06518.

Estimated value$315,277
CheaperTypical $378,957Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$303
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,611 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 79 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06518South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,27719% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30395% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²8% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac32% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than196849% of homes61% of homes

About 79 James St

How much is 79 James St, Hamden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 James St, Hamden, CT is $315,277 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $303,593 to $326,961. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 James St, Hamden, CT last sell?

79 James St, Hamden, CT last sold on Apr 28, 2008 for $247,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 James St, Hamden, CT?

79 James St, Hamden, CT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 79 James St, Hamden, CT built?

79 James St, Hamden, CT was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 James St, Hamden, CT?

79 James St, Hamden, CT is assigned to Hamden Middle School (middle), rated C+; Hamden High School (high), rated C; West Woods School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Hamden School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 James St, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06518?

Among the 4,900 homes in Hamden 06518, it is worth more than 19% of them ($315,277 against a typical $378,957), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($303 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,611 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1968 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 20% 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 79 James St, Hamden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 79 James St, Hamden, CT was $10,397. The county assessed it at $200,410.

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