$515,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2025

86 Bedford Ave Hamden, CT 06517

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,732 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$297 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Finished Attic

About This Home

As of August 2025

Classic 1923 side hall Colonial in the heart of Spring Glen! Step inside 86 Bedford Avenue to see its many updates, upgrades, and lovely charm! As you step inside, you'll be welcomed by the oversized, bright & sunny living room with built-ins and wood-burning fireplace. From the Formal Dining Room with built-in upper and lower cabinets, you'll find the remodeled kitchen with island, granite countertops, backsplash and small office nook. A half bathroom completes the first floor. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms and a Full Bathroom. The finished walk up attic, which has heating & air conditioning, offers an additional 300+ square feet of living space, perfect for a private home office. Amenities include: BRAND NEW ROOF (being installed July 2025) Central Air conditioning (2023), new hot water heater (2024) new windows (2016) new siding (2018) new gas furnace, solar panels, 200 amp electrical service, gas heat, detached garage, and much more! Unbeatable location in Spring Glen! Walking distance to elementary school, high school, coffee shops, restaurants, pizza, Farmington Canal and bus line. Minutes to Yale and downtown!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Reed

Press/Cuozzo Realtors License #RES.0780941 Listed on: 06/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Avery Grauer

Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc License #RES.0824526

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,928

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R4

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,732 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Schools

  • Spring Glen Elementary School
  • Hamden High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1138743

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,928

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Spring Glen
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1732
  • Total Sq Ft: 1732
  • Year Built: 1923
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Remarks Public Addendum: New FULL tax assessment is $298,270. IF 4-year phase-in is approved and IF mill rate stays as proposed 52.16, then taxes for 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 will be $10,988 per year.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Whitney Avenue to Thornton Street to Bedford Avenue..
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Heat Pump
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Description: Fence - Partial Level Lot
  • Zoning: R4
  • Parcel #: 1138743

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 10928

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Spring Glen
  • High School: Hamden

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Aug 12, 2025
Sold by
Kalbfleisch Elizabeth and Robinette Nicholas
Bought by
Rahn Lilah and Shih Joseph
Seller's Agent
Katherine Reed
Press/Cuozzo Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Avery Grauer
Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
11.96%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$498,951

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,049
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.61%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Outstanding Balance
$364,037
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$134,914

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2013
Closed on
Jul 17, 2013
Sold by
Riester Angelina M
Bought by
Robinette Nicholas and Kalbfleisch Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Loretta Rennie
Press/Cuozzo Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Elise Kamp
Press/Cuozzo Realtors
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$329,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.78%
Original Mortgage
$312,500
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2009
Sold by
Corbin William R and Corbin Suzi Ann
Bought by
Riester Angelina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2002
Sold by
Debush Kerka
Bought by
Corbin William R and Corbin Suzi A
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 $515,000 --
Warranty Deed $329,000 --
Warranty Deed $329,000 --
Warranty Deed $312,500 --
Warranty Deed $312,500 --
Warranty Deed $250,000 --
Warranty Deed $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $365,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $312,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $255,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $515,000 +12.0% $297 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $460,000 +39.8% $266 / Sq Ft
07/15/2013 07/15/13 Sold $329,000 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/04/2013 05/04/13 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2013 04/27/13 For Sale $329,000 -- $190 / 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 $15,474 $298,270 $127,330 $170,940
2024 $10,327 $185,710 $73,430 $112,280
2023 $10,230 $181,440 $73,430 $108,010
2022 $10,066 $181,440 $73,430 $108,010
2021 $9,515 $181,440 $73,430 $108,010
2020 $9,824 $189,000 $101,990 $87,010
2019 $9,235 $189,000 $101,990 $87,010
2018 $9,064 $189,000 $101,990 $87,010
2017 $8,554 $189,000 $101,990 $87,010
2016 $8,573 $189,000 $101,990 $87,010
2015 $7,953 $194,600 $101,990 $92,610
2014 $7,770 $194,600 $101,990 $92,610
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24105327

SmartMLS

APN: HAMD-002429-000444