New
$1,055,000
6 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,485 sqft · 1.43 acre lot
1056 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Single family · Built 1900 · $235/sqft ·
$8,355/mo est. payment
- Garage
- 3 cars
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
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. Can be sold with MLS #'s 24154254 & 24189601 (56 Blake/1050 Whitney). Hamden is in year 2 of a 4 year tax phase in. Can be sold with MLS #'s 24154254 & 24189601 (56 Blake/1050 Whitney)
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 18' x 14.11'
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14.9' x 13.11'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13.1' x 12.7'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11.6' x 9.7'
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12' x 11.8'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
- Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 13
- Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
- Office: Yes
- Sun Room Dimensions: 15.9' x 9.1'
- Living Room Dimensions: 25.5' x 15'
- Office/Study Room Dimensions: 17.5' x 14.9'
- Sun Room Level: Main
- Living Room Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Cable - available
Appliances
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Water Heaters: Natural Gas, 80 Gallon Tank
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 20.5' x 14.8'
- Dining Room Features: Fireplace, French Doors
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 27.4' x 21.8'
- Kitchen Features: Eating Space,Pantry
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch-screened,sidewalk,porch,gutters,garden area,lighting,french doors
- Porch: Yes
Schools
- 5
Ridge Hill School
elementary · K-6 · 1.0 mi
- 4
Hamden High School
high · 9-12 · 2.0 mi
- 5
Hamden Middle School
middle · 7-8 · 2.8 mi
Hamden Hall Country Day School
elementary · K-12 · 0.1 mi
Hamden Hall School
elementary · K-12 · 0.1 mi
Cedarhurst School
middle · 7-12 · 0.4 mi
Price history
- Jul 8, 2026 · Listing Removed—
- Jul 7, 2026 · Listed$1,055,000
- Mar 23, 2026 · Listed$1,200,000
- Oct 21, 2025 · Listing Removed—
- Jul 21, 2025 · Listed$1,200,000
- Jan 17, 2009 · Listing Removed$4,000
- Sep 18, 2008 · Listed For Rent$4,000
Tax history
- 2026$35,905 tax · $668,990 assessed
- 2025$34,707 tax · $668,990 assessed
- 2023$29,410 tax · $521,640 assessed
- 2022$28,941 tax · $521,640 assessed
- 2021$27,355 tax · $521,640 assessed
- 2020$26,380 tax · $507,500 assessed
- 2019$24,796 tax · $507,500 assessed
- 2018$24,340 tax · $507,500 assessed
Home value
$1,044,000
- Collateral Analytics$1,044,000
- Cotality$1,030,000
- Quantarium$1,060,382
Where it is
Listed by Betsy Grauer · BETSY GRAUER REALTY, INC. · SMARTMLS
