$510,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2022

161 Dessa Dr Hamden, CT 06517

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,582 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$198 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2022

Stunning Spring Glen Colonial in a great location with over 2,500 square ft. of living space. The open floor plan includes Living Room with a wood-burning fireplace with insert and opens to a large sun-filled Family Room with cathedral ceilings, and dining area with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy! Open the sliders to a large deck which overlooks a fully fenced in private backyard facing woods with access to Bassett Park. Lots of sunshine in south-facing backyard, great for gardening. Off the living room is a private home office with new windows, just perfect for working from home. Kitchen offers bamboo flooring, updated light fixtures, and new refrigerator, hood, and dishwasher (2020). Main level laundry room includes spacious cabinets and counterspace for sorting and storage. Additional full bathroom on main floor. On the upper level are four bedrooms, 2 full baths, one of which is the Primary Bedroom along with a great walk-in closet. Partially finished basement with walk out and new window and storm door. Amenities include Central Air and since 2018 new roof and gutters, multiple new windows, new storm door, exterior paint, new fences, ceiling fans, lighting and electrical upgrades, and new interior paint throughout. Family-friendly neighborhood close to playground. Walk to shops and restaurants. Short drive or bike ride to Yale, downtown New Haven. Well-maintained property, move-in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Lynch

Press/Cuozzo Realtors License #REB.0755977 Listed on: 05/24/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Cardozo

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0766239

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,794

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R4

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,582 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Spring Glen Elementary School
  • Hamden Middle School
  • Hamden High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,794

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Spring Glen
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2582
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2582
  • Total Sq Ft: 2582
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Sellers will remove the (Little Free Library) located on the front lawn. Masks required, showings limited to 30 minutes.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4868
  • Directions: Ridge Road to Dessa Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 161

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Gas on Gas
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Spring Glen
  • Middle School: Hamden
  • High School: Hamden

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1900
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Full
  • Zoning: R4

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 11794
  • Total Assessed Value: 224910
  • Mil Rate Base: 52.440
  • Mil Rate Total: 52.440
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1135920

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Spring Glen
  • Middle Jr High School: Hamden
  • High School: Hamden

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2022
Closed on
Jul 6, 2022
Sold by
Lawson Robert J and Lawson Lindsay J
Bought by
Say Yasar and Insley-Say Sarah
Seller's Agent
Margaret Lynch
Press/Cuozzo Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Cardozo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
11.11%
Current Estimated Value
$624,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$459,000
Outstanding Balance
$439,864
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$166,641

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2017
Closed on
Jan 8, 2018
Sold by
Colon Abraham
Bought by
Lawton Robert J and Lawton Lindsaey J
Seller's Agent
Leslie Reyes
Sette Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Locke
Seabury Hill REALTORS
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-11.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.04%
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2011
Closed on
Feb 10, 2012
Sold by
Eder Weley J and Eder Sara M
Bought by
Colon Abraham
Seller's Agent
Dave Candido
Press/Cuozzo Realtors
Buyer's Agent
James Sette
Sette Real Estate LLC
List Price
$334,900
Sold Price
$281,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$53,900
-16.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.64%
Original Mortgage
$273,876
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2006
Sold by
Biran Jonathan and Biran Sarah K
Bought by
Eder Wesley J and Eder Sarah M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2001
Sold by
Kaufman Rosalie and Kaufman Michael C
Bought by
Kopp Sarah M and Biran Jonathan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1995
Sold by
Wollensack Frank E
Bought by
Kaufman Michael C and Kaufman Rosalie
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $510,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $310,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $387,000 --
Warranty Deed $264,000 --
Warranty Deed $211,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $459,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $248,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $273,876 FHA
Previous Owner $391,370 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2022 07/07/22 Sold $510,000 +11.1% $198 / Sq Ft
06/05/2022 06/05/22 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $459,000 +48.1% $178 / Sq Ft
02/20/2018 02/20/18 Sold $310,000 -5.8% $120 / Sq Ft
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2017 10/27/17 Price Changed $329,000 -2.9% $127 / Sq Ft
09/26/2017 09/26/17 Price Changed $339,000 -2.9% $131 / Sq Ft
09/13/2017 09/13/17 For Sale $349,000 +24.2% $135 / Sq Ft
02/08/2012 02/08/12 Sold $281,000 -16.1% $109 / Sq Ft
01/09/2012 01/09/12 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2011 10/04/11 For Sale $334,900 -- $130 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $12,507 $224,910 $50,750 $174,160
2023 $12,680 $224,910 $50,750 $174,160
2022 $12,478 $224,910 $50,750 $174,160
2021 $11,794 $224,910 $50,750 $174,160
2020 $12,258 $235,830 $95,130 $140,700
2019 $11,523 $235,830 $95,130 $140,700
2018 $11,310 $235,830 $95,130 $140,700
2017 $10,674 $235,830 $95,130 $140,700
2016 $10,697 $235,830 $95,130 $140,700
2015 $10,128 $247,800 $105,700 $142,100
2014 $9,895 $247,800 $105,700 $142,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170491955

SmartMLS

APN: HAMD-002330-000105