Exquisite estate type property offered for the first time in over 60 yrs. Set far back from the street and hidden behind magnificent mature landscaping sits this elegant Mediterranean style stucco house with a glorious red tile roof. A Herringbone brick walk leads to the grand entry and then to the elegant foyer with a double wide staircase. The large living room has a FP, raised paneling, built-in bookcase, 2 sets of glass French doors with decorative lights above them and glass doors leasing to an incredible sunroom/music room with walls of glass. The spectacular dining room offers a FP, raised paneling and a door to a delightful screened porch. The kitchen has a wonderful pantry with glass door cabinets, excellent storage, granite counters + a sink and also has an island, breakfast room and an incredible room with the pristine original cold storage cabinets. There is a laundry room + half bath on this main level. The glorious 2nd floor landing leads you to a wonderful primary suite with two dressing rooms + a full bath. Next door is a library/family room w/built-in bookcases and glass door cabinets. There are 4 more bedrooms and 2 additional full bath on this floor. The walk up 3rd floor has a bedroom and bath plus a large storage area. Behind the house is a porte-cochere and a 3 car garage. I promise you will fall in love with this house!
For sale
$1,200,000
1056 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
6beds
4,485sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1.43 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Primary suiteScreened porchDouble wide staircaseGrand entryBuilt-in bookcaseBreakfast roomMediterranean style stucco house
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Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 10:50am
Listed by:
Betsy Grauer,
Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24110054

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 253.98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.11 x 18
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 112.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 11.6
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 141.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195.34 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.11 x 14.9
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 166.37 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 13.1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace, French Doors
- Level: Main
- Area: 303.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.8 x 20.5
Kitchen
- Features: Eating Space, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 597.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.8 x 27.4
Living room
- Features: Bookcases, Fireplace, French Doors
- Level: Main
- Area: 382.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 25.5
Study
- Features: Bookcases
- Level: Upper
- Area: 260.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 17.5
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144.69 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 15.9
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
- Attic: Partially Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,485
- Total interior livable area: 4,485 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,485
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Paved
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters, Garden, Lighting
Lot
- Size: 1.43 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Corner Lot, Additional Land Avail., Few Trees, Landscaped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 1130032
- Zoning: R4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Masonry, Stone
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Spring Glen
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hamden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $268/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $558,478
- Annual tax amount: $28,974
- Date on market: 7/21/2025
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