1056 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4 | 1
- SqFt
- 4,485
- Acres
- 1.43
- Year Built
- 1900
- Neighborhood
- Spring Glen
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Exquisite estate type property offered for the first time in over 60 yrs. Set far back from the street and hidden behind magnificent mature landscaping sits this elegant Mediterranean style stucco house with a glorious red tile roof. A Herringbone brick walk leads to the grand entry and then to the elegant foyer with a double wide staircase. The large living room has a FP, raised paneling, built-in bookcase, 2 sets of glass French doors with decorative lights above them and glass doors leasing to an incredible sunroom/music room with walls of glass. The spectacular dining room offers a FP, raised paneling and a door to a delightful screened porch. The kitchen has a wonderful pantry with glass door cabinets, excellent storage, granite counters + a sink and also has an island, breakfast room and an incredible room with the pristine original cold storage cabinets. There is a laundry room + half bath on this main level. The glorious 2nd floor landing leads you to a wonderful primary suite with two dressing rooms + a full bath. Next door is a library/family room w/built-in bookcases and glass door cabinets. There are 4 more bedrooms and 2 additional full bath on this floor. The walk up 3rd floor has a bedroom and bath plus a large storage area. Behind the house is a porte-cochere and a 3 car garage. I promise you will fall in love with this house!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Hamden
- Neighborhood
- Spring Glen
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Tudor
- Year Built
- 1900
- Days on Market
- 21 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 4,485 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 1.43 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage · 4 total
- Property Taxes
- $28,974 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Hamden Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
124
76 under contract
Median List Price
$399,700
124 active listings
Median Closed Price
$390,000
452 sales
Median Days on Market
41
124 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$236
124 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.3%
452 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.05M
vs $399,700 median
2.6× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$235
vs $236 median
In line with median
Days on Market
21 days
vs 41 days median
20 days fresher than median
Based on 124 active and 452 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Hamden. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
1056 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$5,379
- Property Taxes$2,415
- Insurance$352
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Hamden
- Neighborhood
- Spring Glen
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Tudor
- Year Built
- 1900
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 4,485 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Ridge Hill
- High
- Hamden
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Appliances
- WasherDryer
- Basement
- FullInterior Access
- Interior Features
- Cable - Available
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerLaundry Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 1.43 acres
- Zoning
- R4
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage spaces4 total parking spacesDetached GarageDrivewayPaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Stucco
- Color
- Cream
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- MasonryStone
- Exterior Features
- Porch-ScreenedSidewalkPorchGuttersGarden AreaLightingFrench Doors
- Lot Description
- SecludedCorner LotAdditional Land Avail.Lightly WoodedProfessionally LandscapedRolling
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $28,974 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 21
- MLS #
- 24189606
- MLS Status
- Active
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