131 Chester Street
Hamden, Connecticut 06514
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 1 | 1
- SqFt
- 1,130
- Acres
- 0.20
- Year Built
- 1947
- Neighborhood
- Highwood
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Beautifully renovated inside and out, this charming 4 Bedroom Cape-style home at 131 Chester St offers a perfect blend of modern updates and timeless character. The home features fully owned solar panels, newly painted interior and exterior, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room and bedrooms, and thoughtful finishes throughout. The spacious sunroom/dining area is filled with natural light from surrounding windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere just off the kitchen. From there, step out onto the newly built oversized rear porch overlooking the large backyard - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The home also offers a full bathroom on the main/lower level, a half bath upstairs, washer and dryer hookups in the basement, and a new hot water heater. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, and major routes. Move-in ready with extensive updates already completed. *Solar is PAID OFF and owned outright*
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Hamden
- Neighborhood
- Highwood
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1947
- Days on Market
- 42 days
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 1,130 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.20 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 3 total
- Property Taxes
- $9,504 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Hamden Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
117
77 under contract
Median List Price
$399,000
117 active listings
Median Closed Price
$390,000
452 sales
Median Days on Market
42
117 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$233
117 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.1%
452 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$325,000
vs $399,000 median
18.5% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$288
vs $233 median
23.6% above median
Days on Market
42 days
vs 42 days median
In line with median
Based on 117 active and 452 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Hamden. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 30, 2026.
Location
131 Chester Street, Hamden, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,657
- Property Taxes$792
- Insurance$108
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Hamden
- Neighborhood
- Highwood
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1947
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,130 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Church Street
- High
- Hamden
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- Basement
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopGas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullUnfinished
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.20 acres
- Zoning
- R4
- Garage / Parking
- 3 total parking spacesPavedDrivewayPrivatePaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Deck
- Lot Description
- Level Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $9,504 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 42
- MLS #
- 24185120
- MLS Status
- Under Contract - Continue to Show
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Co-Listed By
Joseph Tracey
Social & Co Realty
This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.
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