This home's estimate is 10.4% higher than the average sale price ($614K) of 6 comparable homes.
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490 River Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
About this home
Beautiful move-in ready home on private, wooded 2.75 acre lot. First floor features hardwood floors, custom kitchen with gas cooktop, center island and pantry open to family room with gas fireplace, formal living room, dining room, full bath, and study/bedroom suitable for in-law. Second floor features 3/4 bedrooms which include master with walk-in closet and jetted tub, laundry room, and bonus room. Home has central AC, paver patio with propane fire pit, and irrigation system. Short walk to walking/biking trail, minutes to State Park, golf course, and shopping.
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Sale history for 490 River Rd
$155/sq ft
$164/sq ft
$168/sq ft
$168/sq ft
$162/sq ft
Tax history for 490 River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
- Garages Number: 2
Interior
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 9
- Laundry Room Location: Upper Level
- Interior Features: Audio System, Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener, Fire Suppression System, Open Floor Plan, Security System
- In-Law Apartment: No
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Cooling System: Central Air
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Wall Oven
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 4
- Room Information
- Basement Description: Full, Hatchway Access
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features: Grill, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Shed, Underground Sprinkler
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Treed
- Property Information
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Driveway Type: Asphalt, Paved
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $255,710
- Rental Information
- Lease Purchase YN: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public Water Connected
- Sewage System: Septic
- Hot Water Description: Electric
- Heat Type: Hot Air
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
- Energy Features: Thermopane Windows, Ridge Vents
Location
- School Information
- High School: Hamden
- Elementary School: West Woods
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Directions: Route 10 (Whitney Ave.) to River Road
- County: New Haven
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,854
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 2.57 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2003
- Year Renovated: —
- County: New Haven County
- APN: 2459585
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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