896 Prospect St

Hamden, CT 06517

$1,535,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,372 Sq. Ft.
$351 / Sq. Ft.
4,372
Sq. Ft.
$351
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/1/24
Closed 7/1/24

Description

Complete transformation of a grand brick Georgian Colonial located in the Prospect Hill neighborhood. This house has been gut-renovated with gleaming natural-color hardwood floors, open concept Kitchen state-of-the-art / Dining Room w/Fireplace, spacious Living Room w/French Doors and Fireplace. Private sun-room just off the Living Room. Cozy breakfast nook just off the kitchen. Mudroom with built-in desk is located next to the 2-car oversized attached garage. Curved staircase leads to the 2nd floor...Complete transformation of a grand brick Georgian Colonial located in the Prospect Hill neighborhood. This house has been gut-renovated with gleaming natural-color hardwood floors, open concept Kitchen state-of-the-art / Dining Room w/Fireplace, spacious Living Room w/French Doors and Fireplace. Private sun-room just off the Living Room. Cozy breakfast nook just off the kitchen. Mudroom with built-in desk is located next to the 2-car oversized attached garage. Curved staircase leads to the 2nd floor with oversized Primary Bedroom has a sitting room, spa-like Primary Bath (large, walk-in shower, double sink vanity and comfortable soaking tub, and radiant heated floors); 2 front-facing bedrooms share a large bathroom with walk-in shower. Another bedroom has a spacious en-suite full bathroom. Big, Cathedral ceilinged Office / Family Room w/half bathroom is located in the back of the house, could also serve as potential in-law. More than generous laundry room is located on this floor as well. The 3rd floor has a very spacious Play Room. Full basement. All Thermalpane replacement windows (except the decorative in the Sun Rom). Park-like, almost 1 acre property.
  1. Listed by Wojtek Borowski • Pearce Real Estate
    P: (203)-606-9898 C: (203)-606-9898 wborowski@hpearce.com
  2. Listed by Wojtek Borowski • Pearce Real Estate
    P: (203)-776-1899 C: (203)-606-9898 wborowski@hpearce.com

Property Details for 896 Prospect Street

Basement Description
Full, Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage, Paved
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/11/2026 06:52 AM

Property Details for 896 Prospect Street

StatusClosed
MLS #170625098
Days on Market101
Taxes$33,286 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.95 AC / 41,382 SF
CountyNew Haven County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Pearce Real Estate, Wojtek Borowski; Pearce Real Estate, Wojtek Borowski

Sold By Press/Cuozzo Realtors, John Cuozzo

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Building Information for 896 Prospect Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.95 AC / 41,382 SF

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Property Information for 896 Prospect Street

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Prospect Street between Morse and Goodrich
  • Elementary School: Spring Glen
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.335992
  • Longitude: -72.919842
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s), Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 2
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: $33,286
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Sidewalk, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry room on the 2nd floor
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Palladian Window(s),French Doors
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Breakfast Nook,Built-Ins,Quartz Counters,Island,Pantry
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 11C4534B4BC9B893E0631401100A30F5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling,Quartz Counters,Double-Sink,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Jack & Jill Bath
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Jack & Jill Bath
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 11C4534B4BC9B893E0631401100A30F5
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: On 3rd Floor
  • Room Length: 38.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Width: 20.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Red Brick
  • Construction Description: Brick
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Masonry
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 7070
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Slate
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Second Floor
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4372
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1129775
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4372.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4372.0
  • Zoning: R3
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Tenant

Property History for 896 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535497694

$1,535,000

+57.7% / yr

Oct 3, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522123470

$700,000

+11.4% / yr

Aug 27, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555771736

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535497694

$1,535,000

+57.7% / yr

10/03/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522123470

$700,000

+11.4% / yr

08/27/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555771736

$325,000

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

Public Records for 896 Prospect Street

Taxable ValueLand$194,670Additions$798,350Total$993,020
Tax Record2024$51,518 ($4,293 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,731 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,731 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,647 SqFtStories2Lot Size41,382 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1977ZoningR3CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNHAMD M:2127 B:282 L:00-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 896 Prospect Street

This home is within Hamden School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ridge Hill School
Public - PK 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
Ridge Hill School
PublicPK 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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