38 Francis Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,196
- Acres
- 0.09
- Year Built
- 1921
- Neighborhood
- Whitneyville
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Charming Colonial featuring an inviting open front porch and beautiful wood floors throughout most of the home. Freshly painted inside, the cozy living room fireplace adds warmth and character, while the open dining area offers a wall of built-in shelving-perfect for displaying books, photos and favorite treasures. The updated kitchen is both pretty and functional, with crisp white cabinetry and butcher-block countertops. A convenient mudroom is located just inside the back entrance. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a fresh, updated full bathroom with a tub/shower. The clean basement provides laundry facilities and plenty of storage. Outside, enjoy a lovely fenced-in yard, patio and detached one-car garage. Ideally located near. Albertus Magnus, Hamden Hall Country Day School, the library, restaurants and shops, with sidewalks and easy access to downtown New Haven. The commute is a totally scenic ride-honestly, it's beautiful-and just a quick 12-minute bus ride to downtown. A wonderful home offering charm, convenience and a terrific lifestyle!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Hamden
- Neighborhood
- Whitneyville
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1921
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full
- Living Area
- 1,196 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.09 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage
- Property Taxes
- $8,028 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Hamden Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
120
70 under contract
Median List Price
$399,000
120 active listings
Median Closed Price
$395,000
446 sales
Median Days on Market
42
120 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$232
120 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.3%
446 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$330,000
vs $399,000 median
17.3% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$276
vs $232 median
19.0% above median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 42 days median
42 days fresher than median
Based on 120 active and 446 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Hamden. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 7, 2026.
Location
38 Francis Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 30, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,697
- Property Taxes$669
- Insurance$110
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Hamden
- Neighborhood
- Whitneyville
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1921
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,196 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Ridge Hill
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Hamden
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- RefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedStorageInterior AccessConcrete Floor
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.09 acres
- Zoning
- R5
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage spaceDetached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- ShakeClapboard
- Color
- Pale yellow
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- ConcreteMasonry
- Exterior Features
- SidewalkPorchGarden Area
- Lot Description
- Fence - PartialCorner LotLevel Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $8,028 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24197121
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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