This elegant estate type home has just received a magnificent, tasteful renovation. Everything has been done for you with a new slate roof, new primary bedroom suite, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, all new Thermopane windows, heat, air conditioning and updated electric. Sitting on a large lot on a distinctive part of Ridge Road, this classic Tudor is timeless. The spacious rooms are filled with light + the floor plan feels open and airy. The large living room has a fireplace, beamed ceiling and a wall of glass sliders that open to a stunning stone patio making a great connection of indoor to outdoor living. The giant dining room is perfect for entertaining. A large opening to the dream kitchen which will be the place everyone wants to be. Stunning new cabinetry, quartz counters, an oversized island and a seating nook. A library with walls of bookcases, a sunroom/study with three walls of windows and a half bath complete this floor. A beautiful stairway leads to the second floor. A new primary suite is spectacular. It is a private serene area and has a vaulted ceiling walk-in closet, and the most enviable spa-like bath with a huge shower, free-standing tub and a double vanity sink. There are 4 additional bedrooms and 3 more full baths and a hookup for a washer dryer on this floor. The lower level has been finished with a laundry area and a rec room. Mature plantings surround the house and there is a large level yard. Close to Yale, YNHH, Town and highways. It's a beauty! Hamden land is .69 acres and North Haven is .27 acres. Hamden taxes are $29,320 and North Haven taxes are $68. Total taxes are $29,388. There is a 4 year phase in for Hamden taxes.
For sale
$1,975,000
1085 Ridge Road, Hamden, CT 06517
5beds
5,810sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
0.96 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All new thermopane windowsStunning stone patioLarge lotOversized islandQuartz countersBeamed ceilingRenovated kitchen and bathrooms
- 9 days |
- 2,515 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 06:50am
Listed by:
Betsy Grauer (203)787-3434,
Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc 203-787-3434
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24158384
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 457.58 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.7 x 27.4
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 200.83 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 15.1
Bedroom
- Features: Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216.66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 15.7
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 250.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 17.3
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 387.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.7 x 23.2
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 419.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 24.7
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Quartz Counters, Kitchen Island, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 466.47 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.3 x 21.9
Library
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 303.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 23
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Patio/Terrace, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 709.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.7 x 27.6
Rec play room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 975.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27.7 x 35.2
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 175.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 16.11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Partial,Heated,Cooled,Partially Finished
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,810
- Total interior livable area: 5,810 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,876
- Finished area below ground: 934
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Lighting, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Few Trees, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1138828
- Zoning: R4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Masonry, Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Library, Park, Playground, Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
- Subdivision: Spring Glen
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hamden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $340/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $598,850
- Annual tax amount: $29,388
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,975,000+192.6%$340/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24158384 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Sold | $675,000-15.5%$116/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170588271 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$138/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170588271 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2024 | Price change | $799,000-15.4%$138/sqft |
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| 2/5/2024 | Price change | $945,000-10%$163/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170588271 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+5.5%$181/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170588271 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Smart MLS #170517582 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2023 | Price change | $995,000+0.5%$171/sqft |
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| 4/3/2023 | Price change | $990,000-17.5%$170/sqft |
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| 8/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$207/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170517582 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,948 +4.3% | $596,540 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $29,670 -5.1% | $533,540 -3.8% |
| 2023 | $31,273 +1.6% | $554,680 |
| 2022 | $30,774 +5.8% | $554,680 |
| 2021 | $29,087 +0.2% | $554,680 -0.7% |
| 2020 | $29,025 +6.4% | $558,390 |
| 2019 | $27,283 +1.9% | $558,390 |
| 2018 | $26,780 +6% | $558,390 |
| 2017 | $25,273 -0.2% | $558,390 |
| 2016 | $25,329 +16.3% | $558,390 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $21,771 +2.4% | $532,700 |
| 2014 | $21,271 +2.5% | $532,700 |
| 2013 | $20,743 +4.8% | $532,700 |
| 2012 | $19,784 +6.8% | $532,700 |
| 2011 | $18,522 +1.4% | $532,700 -14.2% |
| 2010 | $18,261 +0% | $620,690 |
| 2009 | $18,254 0% | $620,690 |
| 2008 | $18,261 +1.1% | $620,690 |
| 2007 | $18,062 | $620,690 |
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Est. payment
$13,691/mo
Principal & interest
$10185
Property taxes
$3506
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06517
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Spring Glen SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Hamden Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Hamden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spring Glen
- Middle: Hamden
- High: Hamden
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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