40 Austen Road

Closed 7/20/18
Closed 7/20/18
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Last Sold Price
$233,000
3 beds1,527 sqft$153/sqft
40 Austen Rd, Hamden, CT 06518

Description

Adorable colonial on level corner lot located on a quiet street near the center of Hamden. Walk to all the restaurants and shops along Whitney Avenue as well as the library and post office. What curb appeal! Beautiful tumbled stone paver driveway, vinyl siding, architectural shingles and Thermopane windows. Generous size rooms throughout. Beautiful living room with fireplace, bay window and open access to the lovely dining room which enjoys a large picture window with a view to the private yard....Adorable colonial on level corner lot located on a quiet street near the center of Hamden. Walk to all the restaurants and shops along Whitney Avenue as well as the library and post office. What curb appeal! Beautiful tumbled stone paver driveway, vinyl siding, architectural shingles and Thermopane windows. Generous size rooms throughout. Beautiful living room with fireplace, bay window and open access to the lovely dining room which enjoys a large picture window with a view to the private yard. The kitchen can easily handle an island or a table and chairs. The back hall brings you extra storage, half bath and access to the sun porch overlooking the manicured yard. Three large bedrooms and an updated bath complete the second floor. So much sunlight and cross ventilation in this home. Hardwood floors, walk-up attic, newer boiler, oil tank and hot water heater (all completed in 2015 and 2016). The home is wired for a generator hook-up. Would you like to use public transportation, this is just a short walk to the bus stop. Close to highways, New Haven, QU. Come make this house your new home.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/20/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Eileen Smith • Pearce Real Estate
    P: (203) 265-4866 C: (203) 415-5538 esmith@hpearce.com

Property Details for 40 Austen Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170087464
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$6,663 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
County
New Haven County
Basement Description
Full, Unfinished
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
1
Neighborhood
Centerville
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No

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Median sold price

$280,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 40 Austen Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 40 Austen Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Whitney Avenue to Colonial Drive to Hampton Road to Austen Road.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Hamden
  • Latitude: 41.387688
  • Longitude: -72.90474
  • Middle Jr High School: Hamden
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Commuter Bus, Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: $6,663
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Shed, Sidewalk, Wrap Around Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry area in the lower level.
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.11
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Vinyl Floor
  • Room Length: 14.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 22.8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.3
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.7
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 7.8
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved, Other
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3661
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1527
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Dry, Corner Lot, Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1141871
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1527.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1527.0
  • Zoning: R4
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 30 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 40 Austen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #628615683

$233,000—
Jul 24, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1295326647

$233,000

+1.3% / yr

Mar 18, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #568468528

$226,000

+3.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #628615683

$233,000
07/24/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1295326647

$233,000

+1.3% / yr

03/18/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #568468528

$226,000

+3.4% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Austen Road

Taxable ValueLand$59,710Additions$160,650Total$220,360
Tax Record2024$11,432 ($953 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,501 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,501 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt648 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR4CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNHAMD M:2730 B:163 L:00-0000

Schools near 40 Austen Road

This home is within Hamden School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shepherd Glen School
Public - K to 6
Hamden Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Hamden High School
Public - 9 to 12
Alice Peck Pre-K Program
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Shepherd Glen School
PublicK to 6

Hamden Middle School
Public7 to 8

Hamden High School
Public9 to 12

Alice Peck Pre-K Program
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
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$233,000
3
1,527
8,276
46 Austen Road, Hamden, CT 06518
$350,000
4
1,632
9,583
205 Brentwood Drive, Hamden, CT 06518
–
4
2
1,936
10,019
54 Austen Road, Hamden, CT 06518
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2
1.5
1,035
9,583
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4
2.5
1,774
14,810
45 Austen Road, Hamden, CT 06518
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4
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