55 Forest Street - Hamden, CT

$370,000

Beds

2.00

Baths

1,286

SqFt

0.26

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $380,000, the price was last adjusted to $370,000 on May 11, 2026, a –$10,000 (2.6%) change, approximately 0 days ago. This property has been on the market for approximately 115 days. MLS reports 83 Days on Market (DOM) before it went under contract.

55 Forest Street, Hamden, CT is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,286 square foot home built in 1960 , featuring ranch architecture.

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

MLS #: 24149516

Offered Price: $370,000

Residence Type: Single Family

Architectural Style: Ranch

Living Area: 1,286 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.26 Acres

Neighborhood: Mount Carmel

County: New Haven

Year Built: 1960

Design & Construction: Frame

Heating: Hot Air,Radiator

Cooling: Central Air

Garage Spaces: 1

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $288

Estimated Tax: $7,908

Days on Market: 83

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$495,000

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60 Briarcliff Road, Hamden

$3,500

3 Beds · 1 Baths · 1,822 Sq Ft

27 Melrose Avenue, Hamden

Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Not specified

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Oil

Fuel Type: Hot Air, Radiator

Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Cooling System: Central Air

Hot Water System: 100 Gallon Tank

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $288 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $218,750

Estimated Tax: $7,908

Architectural Style: Ranch

Design & Construction: Frame

Residence Type: Single Family

Year Constructed: 1960

Living Area: 1,286 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.26 Acres

Fuel: Oil

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Active Listings: 160

Average Price: $353,224

Average DOM: 83 days

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Mount Carmel location!!! Beautiful ranch 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths. Hardwood floors throughout main level, Open concept living room, Dining room & Kitchen area. Deck accessible from Dining area. Finished Basement offers plenty of room for a family room, gym, etc. Extra room over garage used as an office! Newer Oil tank, Newer furnace, Newer water heater, Solar panels to reduce electricity cost. Central Air, Huge backyard for entertaining! Enjoy all that Mount Carmel has to offer: restaurants, shopping, parks & more! Close to Sleeping Giant State Park and Quinnipiac Univ. VERY short commute to YALE and SCSU. Convenient to I-95, I-91, and the Merritt Pkwy. Subject to probate approval. Sold As Is. Actual taxes for this property are $7907.96 yearly.

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Water features noted

Water Proximity:

Near water body

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.3 acres

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Risk Level: Moderate

Property near water bodies. Consider flood insurance.

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

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$353,224

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Mechanicals & Utilities: Hot Air,Radiator • Oil • Central Air • Public Water Connected water • 1 fireplaces

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding

Roof Type: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete

Garage: Attached Garage (1 car)

Utilities: Water: Public Water Connected

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