$325,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2025

78 Long Meadow Ave Hamden, CT 06514

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,487 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$219 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Storm Windows
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Thermal Windows
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to this deceptively spacious home that offers more than meets the eye! Featuring 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this versatile layout includes a bright living room with fireplace, a formal dining room perfect for entertaining, and a generously sized family room with gas fireplace ideal for relaxing evenings. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters and backsplash plus a drop area and back door to the yard. Both bathrooms have been tastefully refreshed. Step outside to your private backyard, complete with an inground pool-perfect for summer fun and outdoor gatherings. With a detached garage, convenient driveway parking and a layout that feels larger than it looks, this home combines comfort and functionality in one inviting package. Central air and gas heat provide year round comfort. Ideally located just minutes from Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University, and downtown New Haven, you'll enjoy easy access to local schools, shopping, culture, dining, and commuter routes. This home is ready for new owners to move in and enjoy! Hamden is going thru a 4 yr tax phase in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Cantor

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0772711 Listed on: 07/17/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicholas Desouza

Real Broker CT, LLC License #RES.0826622

Real Broker CT, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,140

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R4

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,487 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Helen Street Elementary School
  • Hamden Middle School
  • Hamden High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1130924

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,140

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1487
  • Total Sq Ft: 1487
  • Year Built: 1952
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Helen Street to Glenbrook to Laconia to Longmeadow
  • Financing Used: FHA
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Interior Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Sidewalk, Shed, Gutters, Lighting, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Vinyl, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, Upright Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Description: Fence - Full Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R4
  • Parcel #: 1130924

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 8140

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Helen Street
  • Middle Jr High School: Hamden
  • High School: Hamden

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Devincentis Michael G
Bought by
Thomas Nikhil
Seller's Agent
Beth Cantor
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Desouza
Real Broker CT, LLC
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
8.37%
Views
109
Current Estimated Value
$319,856

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,144
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.72%
Original Mortgage
$264,550
Outstanding Balance
$264,092
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$55,764

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2018
Sold by
Devincentis Michael G
Bought by
Devincentis Michael G
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 $325,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $264,550 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $135,404 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $168,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Sold $325,000 +8.4% $219 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $299,900 -- $202 / 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 $10,673 $205,730 $41,160 $164,570
2024 $7,820 $140,630 $26,180 $114,450
2023 $7,929 $140,630 $26,180 $114,450
2022 $7,802 $140,630 $26,180 $114,450
2021 $7,375 $140,630 $26,180 $114,450
2020 $5,658 $108,850 $29,120 $79,730
2019 $5,318 $108,850 $29,120 $79,730
2018 $5,220 $108,850 $29,120 $79,730
2017 $4,927 $108,850 $29,120 $79,730
2016 $4,937 $108,850 $29,120 $79,730
2015 $5,344 $130,760 $45,850 $84,910
2014 $5,221 $130,760 $45,850 $84,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24111624

SmartMLS

APN: HAMD-002224-000162