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
Welcome to this charming 1921 Colonial filled with warmth, character and timeless details. The inviting open front porch offers the perfect place to relax, while inside, beautiful wood floors, classic moldings and high ceilings create a wonderful sense of space. The cozy living room features a wood-burning fireplace and opens to the dining area, where a wall of built-in shelving is ideal for displaying books, photos and favorite treasures. The updated kitchen is both attractive and functional, with crisp white cabinetry, butcher-block countertops and stainless steel appliances. 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 fenced yard, patio and detached one-car garage. Natural gas heat, sidewalks and a convenient Whitneyville location near Hamden Hall, Albertus Magnus, the library, restaurants and shops, with easy access to downtown New Haven. A truly special home with character and soul!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Hamden
- Neighborhood
- Whitneyville
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1921
- Days on Market
- 46 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
132
59 under contract
Median List Price
$375,000
132 active listings
Median Closed Price
$393,500
444 sales
Median Days on Market
49
132 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$239
132 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
444 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$330,000
vs $375,000 median
12.0% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$276
vs $239 median
15.5% above median
Days on Market
46 days
vs 49 days median
3 days fresher than median
Based on 132 active and 444 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Hamden. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 22, 2026.
Location
38 Francis Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 17, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,748
- 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
- 46
- MLS #
- 24197121
- MLS Status
- Active
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