$270,000
SOLD NOV 11, 2025

162 Forest St Hamden, CT 06518

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,549 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$174 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Central Air
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bonus Room
  • Open Lot

About This Home

As of November 2025

Typical Cape Cod dwelling with four rooms and full bathroom on the first floor and two bedrooms and half-bath on the second floor. Attached to the first-floor bedroom, a large room was added measuring 14.4' x 30'! It was designed as an artist's studio and has a wood stove attachment and skylights with vaulted ceiling. MLS seems to compute taxes erroneously sometimes? Know that taxes for this property are $8,135.72 / year for the October 1, 2024, Grand List: July 1, 2025 @ $4,067.86 and January 1, 2026 @ $4,067.86.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frederick Kamp

Kamp & Nielsen Brokerage Phone: (203) 288-2211 License #REB.0749973 Listed on: 09/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Basil Amso

RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0777456

RE/MAX Right Choice

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,135

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned R4

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,549 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Hamden Middle School
  • Hamden High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1143319

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,135

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Mount Carmel
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1549
  • Total Sq Ft: 1549
  • Year Built: 1952
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Easements
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Forest Street is two streets north of the intersection of Whitney and Washington Avenues (on west side of Whitney) a short distance north of the Hamden Town Center.
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Street Type: Street
  • Office Attribution Contact: (203) 288-2211
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: None
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Attic: No

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Paved, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: None, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Tank Size Unknown
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Description: Open Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R4
  • Parcel #: 1143319

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 8135

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Hamden
  • High School: Hamden

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2025
Closed on
Nov 11, 2025
Sold by
Marquette Richard C
Bought by
Varga Laszlo
Seller's Agent
Frederick Kamp
Kamp & Nielsen
Buyer's Agent
Basil Amso
RE/MAX Right Choice
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-10%
Views
123

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
138.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2022
Sold by
Marquette Richard C
Bought by
Wilshere Sally and Wilshere Vernon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2007
Sold by
Nesta Joseph Est and Cain
Bought by
Marguette Richard C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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 $270,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Executors Deed $234,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $153,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $188,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $23,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/11/2025 11/11/25 Sold $270,000 -5.3% $174 / Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Price Changed $285,000 -5.0% $184 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $300,000 -- $194 / 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
2025 $11,095 $213,850 $63,910 $149,940
2024 $8,046 $144,690 $44,100 $100,590
2023 $8,158 $144,690 $44,100 $100,590
2022 $8,027 $144,690 $44,100 $100,590
2021 $7,588 $144,690 $44,100 $100,590
2020 $7,146 $137,480 $67,830 $69,650
2019 $6,717 $137,480 $67,830 $69,650
2018 $6,594 $137,480 $67,830 $69,650
2017 $6,222 $137,480 $67,830 $69,650
2016 $6,236 $137,480 $67,830 $69,650
2015 $5,876 $143,780 $69,090 $74,690
2014 $5,741 $143,780 $69,090 $74,690
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24125238

SmartMLS

APN: HAMD-002830-000271