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Last sold for $1,535,000 on Jul 2, 2024

896 PROSPECT ST

HAMDEN, CT 06517
4
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
4,731 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,535,000 · Jul 2, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$51,518 (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.$993,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$194,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$798,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$590,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$695,114

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1977
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Hamden High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Spring Glen SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.4 mi
M
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 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%

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

896 Prospect 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Hamden 06517
  • Among the largest lots in Hamden 06517
  • Older than 82% of homes in South Central Connecticut County

How it measures up in Hamden 06517

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hamden 06517.

Living area4,731 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,527 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 896 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06517South Central Connecticut County
Living areabigger than4,731 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 acalmost all homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than192522% of homes18% of homes

About 896 Prospect St

When did 896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT last sell?

896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT last sold on Jul 2, 2024 for $1,535,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT?

896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,731 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT built?

896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT?

896 Prospect St, 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 896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06517?

Among the 4,947 homes in Hamden 06517, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,731 ft² against a typical 1,527 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.95 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1925 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 896 Prospect St, Hamden, CT was $51,518. The county assessed it at $993,020.

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