Off Market Oct 2022 for $275K

$373,508

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,979/mo

•

1,336

sq ft

285 River Rd, Hamden, CT 06518

About this home

Beautiful Ranch located in the heart of Mount Carmel surrounded by mature trees and walking distance to the Farmington Canal. Come home and relax in the Living Room with a picturesque view of Sleeping Giant or cozy next to the fireplace surrounded by gorgeous pegged hardwood floors. Home features a wooden ramp with deck space for easy accessibility from the two car garage. Large driveway offers plenty of additional parking. Dining Room opens to the Remodeled Kitchen (2022) with breakfast bar, new stainless steel appliances and new tile flooring. Main floor has hardwood and tile throughout, two generous size bedrooms, full bath with tub/shower and shower stall, plus a half bath that includes the washer and dryer. Stay cool in the summer months with central air and a whole house fan. Looking for more room to expand? The unfinished basement offers an additional 1,336 square feet with direct access into the garage. Updates include: Garage door and opener 2020, Oil Tank 2014, Roof 2012, and Burnham Boiler 2009. Conveniently located to New Haven, Quinnipiac, Hamden Town Center, restaurants and shopping. Septic last pumped September 2022. Annual service on Boiler and A/C was done June 2022.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Julie Luchina • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Lauren Seigel-Gross • KW Legacy Partners

Source:Smart MLS #170519579

Redfin Estimate

$373,508

$99K since sold in October 2022$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 9.3% lower than the average sale price ($412K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$360,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft
35 Fans Rock Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$421,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,404 sq ft
21 Fawn Dr, Cheshire, CT 06410
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$350,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,200 sq ft
229 Johnson Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$313,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,208 sq ft
29 Collier Cir, Hamden, CT 06518
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$576,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,758 sq ft
50 Wagner Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$450,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
44 Roslyn Dr, Cheshire, CT 06410

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Market trends in 06518, CT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$390K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

61d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

New listings for sale

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$439,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,828 sq ft
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COMING SOON
$315,000
3 beds2 baths1,096 sq ft
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$399,900
2 beds2 baths1,349 sq ft
25 Hamden Hills Dr #23, Hamden, CT 06518
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$359,900
3 beds2 baths2,072 sq ft
475 W Woods Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
$549,000
3 beds3 baths2,336 sq ft
51 October Hill Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
$349,900
2 beds2.5 baths1,716 sq ft
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$319,000
2 beds2 baths1,584 sq ft
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$399,999
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5 beds3 baths2,321 sq ft
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Sale history for 285 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,337 (+1.6%)

$31,010 + $99,120

$130,130

2022

$7,220 (+5.8%)

$31,010 + $99,120

$130,130

2021

$6,824 (−10.1%)

$31,010 + $99,120

$130,130

2020

$7,594 (+6.4%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2019

$7,138 (+1.9%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2018

$7,006 (+6.0%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2017

$6,612 (−0.2%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2016

$6,627 (−2.6%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2014

$6,806 (+2.5%)

$83,930 + $86,520

$170,450

2011

$6,637

$83,930 + $86,520

$170,450

Tax history for 285 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,337 (+1.6%)

$31,010 + $99,120

$130,130

2022

$7,220 (+5.8%)

$31,010 + $99,120

$130,130

2021

$6,824 (−10.1%)

$31,010 + $99,120

$130,130

2020

$7,594 (+6.4%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2019

$7,138 (+1.9%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2018

$7,006 (+6.0%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2017

$6,612 (−0.2%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2016

$6,627 (−2.6%)

$75,530 + $70,560

$146,090

2014

$6,806 (+2.5%)

$83,930 + $86,520

$170,450

2011

$6,637

$83,930 + $86,520

$170,450

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,336

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Haven County

APN

1146781

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2

Parking Information
Parking Total Spaces: 8

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 5
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
In-Law Apartment: Possible
Handicap Features: Hard/Low Nap Floors, Ramps
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 2

Room Information
Room Count: 7
Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Garage Access
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Partial

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Brown

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1336
Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $130,130

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

School Information
High School: Hamden
Elementary School: Per Board of Ed

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Commuter Bus, Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall
Directions: Whitney Avenue to River Road. GPS Friendly.
County: New Haven

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,336
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: New Haven County
APN: 1146781

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Around this home

Schools

West Woods School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

Hamden Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

5/10

Hamden High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Hamden, CT • 06518

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$355,000 – $430,000

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Home values near 285 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
297 River Rd, Hamden, CT 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$406,897
265 River Rd, Hamden, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2945 Sq. Ft.	$612,000

Address	Redfin Estimate
325 River Rd, Hamden, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2294 Sq. Ft.	$517,206
330 River Rd, Hamden, CT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1612 Sq. Ft.	$377,112

Address	Redfin Estimate
310 River Rd, Hamden, CT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1168 Sq. Ft.	$234,540
355 River Rd, Hamden, CT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2140 Sq. Ft.	$420,227

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