491 Shepard Avenue - Hamden, CT

$349,900

Beds

2.00

Baths

1,555

SqFt

0.32

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $369,900, the price was last adjusted to $349,900 on April 7, 2026, a –$20,000 (5.4%) change, approximately 0 days ago. This property has been on the market for approximately 13 days.

491 Shepard Avenue, Hamden, CT is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,555 square foot home built in 1960 , featuring split level architecture.

This home is within the Hamden school district. Local, with nearby schools including Per Board of Ed.

MLS #: 24162170

Offered Price: $349,900

Residence Type: Single Family

Architectural Style: Split Level

Living Area: 1,555 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.32 Acres

Neighborhood: N/A

County: New Haven

Year Built: 1960

Design & Construction: Frame

Heating: Hot Water

Cooling: None

Garage Spaces: 1

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $225

Estimated Tax: $12,475

Days on Market: 13

$229,000

2 Beds · 2 Baths · 1,089 Sq Ft

8 Shepard Hill Road, Hamden

$2,450

2 Beds · 2 Baths · 1,400 Sq Ft

11 Sherman Lane, Hamden

Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Not specified

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Oil

Fuel Type: Hot Water

Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Cooling System: None

Hot Water System: Upright Tank

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $225 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $240,450

Estimated Tax: $12,475

Architectural Style: Split Level

Design & Construction: Frame

Residence Type: Single Family

Year Constructed: 1960

Living Area: 1,555 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.32 Acres

Fuel: Oil

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Active Listings: 141

Average Price: $323,720

Average DOM: 13 days

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Nice split-level home with great layout and tons of potential!!!! Hardwood flooring on main and bedroom levels. Great closet space. Large finished room on ground level with fireplace and walk-outs to screened porch and fenced octagonal in-ground pool. Additional storage in large basement space below. Brand new oil tank. Property to be sold as-is including the pool. Subject to probate court approval.

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Location Analysis:

Inland Hamden location

Water Proximity:

No direct water access

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.3 acres

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Risk Level: Low

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Amenity Access Summary

Dining & Café Access: Low to Moderate
Daily Services: Limited
Recreational Space: Limited Nearby

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Homes For Sale

$323,720

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Mechanicals & Utilities: Hot Water • Oil • None • Public Water Connected water • 1 fireplaces

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Wood

Roof Type: Asphalt Shingle

Foundation: Concrete

Garage: Carport (1 car)

Pool: In Ground Pool

Utilities: Water: Public Water Connected

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