55 Forest St

Hamden, CT 06518

$380,000
Price
3
Beds
1,286 Sq. Ft.
$295 / Sq. Ft.
1,286
Sq. Ft.
$295
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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,...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.
  1. Listed by Towanna L Randall • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
    P: (203)-640-8752 C: (203)-640-8752 trandall27@yahoo.com

Property Details for 55 Forest Street

Basement Description
Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
1
Neighborhood
Mount Carmel
Style
Ranch
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/25/2026 01:40 AM

Property Details for 55 Forest Street

StatusActive
MLS #24149516
Days on Market10
Taxes$11,349 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyNew Haven County

Location

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Building Information for 55 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,798 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,852

Property Taxes

$946

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Forest Street

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.393229
  • Longitude: -72.899489
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $11,349
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Radiator
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 48843FC60127934BE0631A01100A7B7F
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1286
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1143224
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1286.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1286.0
  • Zoning: R4
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 100 Gallon Tank
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Public Records for 55 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$44,310Additions$97,930Total$142,240
Tax Record2023$7,910 ($659 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,286 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,286 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt586 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningR4CountyNEW HAVENAPNHAMD M:2830 B:173 L:00-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 55 Forest Street

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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More information about 55 Forest Street, Hamden, CT 06518

55 Forest Street is a single family home for sale in Hamden, CT 06518. This property was listed for sale on January 16, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., it's currently listed at $380,000. This listing's school district is Hamden School District. Nearby schools include Shepherd Glen School, Hamden Middle School and Hamden High School. 55 Forest Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,286 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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