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$664,614$428 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $305,000 on May 8, 2009

980 PROSPECT ST

HAMDEN, CT 06517
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,552 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$665K
$630K low$699K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$305,000 · May 8, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,772 (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.$361,830 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$159,530
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$202,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$211,050
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$253,281

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.0.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
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.Sauna

Transaction History(6)

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 · 2.0 mi
E
Spring Glen SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.2 mi
M
Hamden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.9 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%

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How this home compares

980 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.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Hamden 06517
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Hamden 06517
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Hamden 06517

What homes are worth in Hamden 06517

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

This home
$163K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Hamden 06517.

How it measures up in Hamden 06517

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

Estimated value$664,614
CheaperTypical $413,496Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$428
CheaperTypical $276Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,526 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 980 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHamden 06517South Central Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$664,61490% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$428almost all homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,552 ft²52% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac85% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than195573% of homes42% of homes

About 980 Prospect St

How much is 980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT is $664,614 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $630,224 to $699,004. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT last sell?

980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT last sold on May 8, 2009 for $305,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT?

980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,552 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT built?

980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT?

980 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 980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT compare to other homes in Hamden 06517?

Among the 4,947 homes in Hamden 06517, it is worth more than 90% of them ($664,614 against a typical $413,496), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($428 against a typical $276), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,552 ft² against a typical 1,526 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1955 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of South Central Connecticut County, it is worth more than 82% 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 980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 980 Prospect St, Hamden, CT was $18,772. The county assessed it at $361,830.

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