950 Benham Street - Hamden, CT

$299,000

Beds

2.00

Baths

1,536

SqFt

2.50

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $324,900, the price was last adjusted to $299,000 on January 26, 2026, a –$25,900 (8%) change, approximately 0 days ago. This property has been on the market for approximately 124 days. MLS reports 120 Days on Market (DOM) before it went under contract.

950 Benham Street, Hamden, CT is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,536 square foot home built in 1940 , featuring cape cod architecture.

This home is within the Hamden school district. Local, with nearby schools including Per Board of Ed.

MLS #: 24128573

Offered Price: $299,000

Residence Type: Single Family

Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Living Area: 1,536 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 2.50 Acres

Neighborhood: N/A

County: New Haven

Year Built: 1940

Design & Construction: Frame

Heating: Radiator

Cooling: None

Garage Spaces: 2

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $195

Estimated Tax: $12,099

Days on Market: 120

Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Not specified

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Oil

Fuel Type: Radiator

Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground

Cooling System: None

Hot Water System: 30 Gallon Tank

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $195 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $233,206

Estimated Tax: $12,099

Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Design & Construction: Frame

Residence Type: Single Family

Year Constructed: 1940

Living Area: 1,536 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 2.50 Acres

Fuel: Oil

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Active Listings: 116

Average Price: $254,024

Average DOM: 120 days

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Looking for privacy?? This home needing TLC, but certainly has potential, given the hardwood flooring, 2 heated garages, secluded rear deck, lengthy lead-in driveway all set on 1.5 acres. Home is being sold with a separate lot that has approx. 1 acre to it, so the potential exists of over 2 acres that has a 1500+ sf home on it! Roof is newer, and furnace is believed to be between 10-15 yrs old. Some of the bedrooms come with walk-in closet features. Rear shed is available for storage. Set up a showing and take a view to see if works for you!

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Flood Risk Assessment

Location Analysis:

Inland Hamden location

Water Proximity:

No direct water access

Topography:

Standard terrain • 2.5 acres

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Risk Level: Low

Minimal flood risk indicators. Verify with FEMA flood maps.

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Amenity Access Summary

Dining & Café Access: Low to Moderate
Daily Services: Limited
Recreational Space: Limited Nearby

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116

Homes For Sale

$254,024

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Radiator • Oil • None • Private Well water • 1 fireplaces

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Aluminum

Roof Type: Asphalt Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Garage: Attached Garage (2 car)

Patio/Deck: Deck

Utilities: Water: Private Well

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