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$400,000

156 Bender Road, Hamden, CT 06518

3beds

1,804sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1978

0.72 Acres Lot

$397,700 Zestimate^®

$222/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Adorable Cape set in a sidewalk-lined neighborhood offering both charm and privacy. This versatile home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus a dedicated office and cozy den-perfect for today's flexible living needs. The spacious eat-in kitchen is a true centerpiece, boasting an open layout with dining and sitting areas, a center island, skylight, tile flooring, and direct access to the attached 2-car garage and back deck for easy indoor-outdoor living. The first floor includes a bedroom and den, along with a full bath equipped with a walk-in tub, ideal for added accessibility. Upstairs, you'll find a welcoming landing space, a large primary bedroom, an additional bedroom, updated full bath, and a convenient office area. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, central air, gas heat, and a newer roof. Conveniently located with easy access to New Haven, Yale, hospitals, and Quinnipiac. Come make this your new home!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Skylight, Hardwood Floor
Level: Upper
Area: 212.1 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10.1 x 21

Bedroom

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Main
Area: 106.16 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.11

Bedroom

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Main
Area: 212.1 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10.1 x 21

Den

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Main
Area: 125.36 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.11

Kitchen

Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor, Tile Floor
Level: Main
Area: 492.96 Square Feet
Dimensions: 23.7 x 20.8

Living room

Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Level: Main
Area: 274.72 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13.6 x 20.2

Office

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Upper
Area: 102.87 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8.1 x 12.7

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Basement: Full
Attic: Crawl Space,Access Via Hatch
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,804
Total interior livable area: 1,804 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,804

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters

Lot

Size: 0.72 Acres
Features: Few Trees, Sloped

Details

Parcel number: 1144615
Zoning: R3

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1978

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Hamden

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $222/sqft
Tax assessed value: $188,723
Annual tax amount: $9,790
Date on market: 4/13/2026

Estimated market value

$397,700

$378,000 - $418,000

$3,314/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/21/2026	Price change	$400,000-4.5%$222/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24164300 Report a problem
4/17/2026	Listed for sale	$419,000$232/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24164300 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$13,292 +37.2%	$256,200 +47%
2024	$9,689 -1.4%	$174,230
2023	$9,823 +1.6%	$174,230
2022	$9,666 +5.8%	$174,230
2021	$9,137 +3.6%	$174,230 +1.3%
2020	$8,822 +5%	$171,920
2019	$8,400 +1.9%	$171,920
2018	$8,245 +6%	$171,920
2017	$7,781 -0.2%	$171,920
2016	$7,798 +1.7%	$171,920 -8.3%
2015	$7,664 +2.4%	$187,530
2014	$7,488 +2.5%	$187,530
2013	$7,302 +4.8%	$187,530
2012	$6,965 +6.8%	$187,530
2011	$6,520 -1.1%	$187,530 -16.3%
2010	$6,590 +0%	$224,000
2009	$6,588 0%	$224,000
2008	$6,590 +1.1%	$224,000
2007	$6,518 +4.1%	$224,000
2006	$6,261 +15.4%	$224,000 +78.6%
2005	$5,424 +15%	$125,440
2003	$4,718 +9.1%	$125,440
2001	$4,323	$125,440

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