79 West Helen Street
Hamden, Connecticut 06514
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,420
- Acres
- 0.16
- Year Built
- 1945
- Neighborhood
- Highwood
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath Cape Cod offering 1,420 square feet of living space in a quiet, conveniently located neighborhood. Recent updates include a new kitchen and bath featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain tile, and brand new flooring throughout. The upper level features a spacious primary bedroom, while the finished lower level provides additional living space perfect for a movie theater, media room, home office, or recreation area, along with plenty of extra storage near the utilities. Situated on a level lot just minutes from the Merritt Parkway and conveniently located near Yale University, the University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, and Quinnipiac University. Move in ready and waiting for its next owner!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Hamden
- Neighborhood
- Highwood
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1945
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full
- Living Area
- 1,420 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Property Taxes
- $9,257 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Hamden Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
112
70 under contract
Median List Price
$389,900
112 active listings
Median Closed Price
$393,500
438 sales
Median Days on Market
55
112 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$245
112 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
438 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$329,999
vs $389,900 median
15.4% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$232
vs $245 median
5.3% below median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 55 days median
55 days fresher than median
Based on 112 active and 438 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Hamden. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 31, 2026.
Location
79 West Helen Street, Hamden, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Aug 27, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,697
- Property Taxes$771
- 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
- Highwood
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1945
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,420 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 300 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Steam
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fans
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullStorageInterior AccessPartially Finished
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Zoning
- R4
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Grey
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Lot Description
- Level Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $9,257 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24202803
- MLS Status
- Active
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