This home's estimate is 12.4% higher than the average sale price ($858K) of 6 comparable homes.
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978 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT 06517
About this home
Spring Glen outstanding, classic colonial designed by noted architect Alice Washburn. Filled with amazing details: arches, pegged flooring, raised paneling, library with built-ins, stunning old world tile baths, original pantry with glass door cupboards. Newer gas heating, AC, roof, copper gutters, thermo pane windows. Lovely setting set back from Ridge Road w/circular driveway + stone walls. Easy commute to Yale and New Haven.
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Sale history for 978 Ridge Rd
$174/sq ft
$174/sq ft
$211/sq ft
$257/sq ft
$238/sq ft
Tax history for 978 Ridge 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: 10
- Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
- Interior Features: Cable - Available
- In-Law Apartment: No
- Fireplaces Total: 3
- Cooling System: Central Air
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 4
- # of Baths (Half): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 5
- Room Information
- Room Count: 7
- Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Floored, Walk-up
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Siding: Wood
- Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch-Screened
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Lightly Wooded
- Building Information
- Color: Yellow
- Property Information
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Driveway Type: Asphalt
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $362,950
- Rental Information
- Lease Purchase YN: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public Water Connected
- Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
- Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
- Heat Type: Radiator
- Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
- Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
Location
- School Information
- Intermediate School: Hamden
- High School: Hamden
- Elementary School: Spring Glen
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Directions: Ridge Road between Santa Fe and Underhill
- County: New Haven
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 4.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,309
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.59 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1929
- Year Renovated: —
- County: New Haven County
- APN: 1138952
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 1
Around this home
Schools
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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, 16 days in 30 years
59% 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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3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3553 Sq. Ft. | $660,855 |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3188 Sq. Ft. | $677,603 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3264 Sq. Ft. | $845,774 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3571 Sq. Ft. | $798,694 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2133 Sq. Ft. | $686,427 |
2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1762 Sq. Ft. | $578,807 |
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