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! 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.
Sold for $515,000 on 08/12/25
$515,000
86 Bedford Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
4beds
1,732sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$520,400 Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$3,000 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 12, 2025 at 01:39pm
Listed by:
Katherine Reed 203-823-6170,
Press/Cuozzo Realtors 203-288-1900
Bought with:
Avery S. Grauer, RES.0824526
Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24105327
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165.06 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 13.1
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.4
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 157.48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 12.7
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.8 x 9.3
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 157.48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 12.7
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 200.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 16.2
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 322.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 25.6
Office
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 321.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.8 x 21.7
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,732
- Total interior livable area: 1,732 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,732
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1138743
- Zoning: R4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Hamden
- Subdivision: Spring Glen
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