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79 Briarwood Drive

Meriden, Connecticut 06450

ACTIVE - NEW$445,000
Beds
3
Baths
2 | 1
SqFt
2,852
Acres
0.48
Year Built
1954
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About This Home

Newly listed! This beautifully maintained, Delfavaro-built East Side Ranch offers plenty of space, thoughtful updates & excellent potential for an in-law setup in the walk-out lower level. Beautifully landscaped grounds welcome you with a water fountain & marble walkway leading to the entrance. Experience wonderful sunrises & awesome fall foliage of Higby Mtn with the rear features of dual-level Trex decking, that includes a powered awning that covers the entire deck, a hook up for a hot tub on lower deck, patio & spacious yard, including an electrified storage shed. Step inside to a warm living room with hardwood floors & two-sided gas fireplace. The spacious kitchen/dining area offers tile flooring, granite counters, new dishwasher & sliders to the decks and yard. A convenient half bath with laundry is nearby, which is a great convenience on laundry day! The main level also features a newly updated full bath & 3 generously sized bedrooms with hardwood floors. Don't miss the large walk-up attic with powered hatch door! The walk-out lower level offers an entertainment room with marble wood-burning fireplace & pool table, craft room, plus an additional 19'x12' room with many possibilities. A refrigerator & sink add to the potential for an in-law setup. New furnace & hot water storage tank, newer driveway, roof (2020), generator setup, RV hookup, 2 oil tanks & great storage. Lots of home inside & out!

Key Facts

City/Town
Meriden
Neighborhood
East Meriden
Property / Style
Single Family · Ranch
Year Built
1954
Days on Market
0 days
Beds
3
Baths
2 full · 1 half
Living Area
2,852 sq ft
Lot Size
0.48 acres
Garage / Parking
2 garage
Property Taxes
$7,806 / Annually

Market Snapshot

The Meriden Market

Single Family · trailing 12 months

Median Days on Market

24

43 active listings

Median $ / Sq Ft

$219

43 active listings

Sale-to-List Ratio

102.4%

379 sales

How this home compares

List Price

$445,000

vs $372,500 median

19.5% above median

Price / Sq Ft

$156

vs $219 median

28.8% below median

Days on Market

0 days

vs 24 days median

24 days fresher than median

Based on 43 active and 379 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Meriden. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 28, 2026.

Location

79 Briarwood Drive, Meriden, Connecticut

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$3,175

per month

  • Principal & Interest$2,376
  • Property Taxes$651
  • Insurance$148
  • HOA$0

Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.

Location

City/Town
Meriden
Neighborhood
East Meriden
County
New Haven

Residence

Property Type
Single Family
Style
Ranch
Year Built
1954
New Construction
No/Resale
Living Area
2,852 sq ft
Below Grade
1,132 sq ft

Schools

Elementary
Nathan Hale
High
Francis T. Maloney

Interior

Heating
Hot Water
Heat Fuel
Other
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces
2
Laundry
Main Level
Laundry Location
off kitchen aarea
Appliances
Cook TopOven/RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalWasherElectric Dryer
Basement
FullFully FinishedFull With Walk-Out
In-Law Apartment
PossibleLower Level
Interior Features
Auto Garage Door OpenerSecurity System

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
0.48 acres
Zoning
R-1
Garage / Parking
2 garage spacesAttached Garage
Waterfront Details
Not Applicable
Water Source
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Color
white
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Exterior Features
ShedAwningsDeckStone WallPatio
Lot Description
Rolling

Listing & Financials

Property Taxes
$7,806 / Annually
Days on Market
0
MLS #
24209723
MLS Status
Active
Financing
FHA,VA,CHFA

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Listed By

Kevin Green

(203) 213-1093

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(203) 294-9114

This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

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Map locations may be approximate. Any offer of compensation, if applicable, is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. ©2026 Smart MLS, Inc. All rights reserved.

Data last updated on 9/28/2026 at 4:00 PM UTC.