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Property Description
The motivated seller will give a credit at closing for interior painting. This sweet cape is in a most convenient neighborhood, very close to the high school and every convenience you can think of. Half the lower level is finished and heated. The aluminum sided home has been nicely cared for and updated with a 3-5 year old roof, new insulation in the attic, a new water heater and 6-7 year old AC. The rear-facing family room overlooks abundant perennial plantings and has a terracotta tiled floor as well as a wood burning stove. The other rooms have handsome hardwood flooring. The windows have been replaced and are energy efficient. The walk up attic has plywood floors and is an opportunity for expansion. Make this your new home! Tax is first year (of 4) phase in.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 42 Palmer Ave
General
- Sold For: $260,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24117248
- Added to Site: 217 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
- Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Hardwood Floor, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Wood Stove, Tile Floor, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting
- Color: White
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Detached Garage
Location
- County: New Haven
- Driving Directions: Dixwell Avenue near the High School to Palmer Avenue.
School Information
- Elementary School: Dunbar Hill
- Middle School: Hamden
- High School: Hamden
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Wood/Coal Stove, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum
- Basement Desc.: Full, Heated, Interior Access, Partially Finished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,192
- Above Ground: 948 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 244 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Zoning: R4
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $151,520
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1137846
Listed by Press/Cuozzo Realtors, Betsy Gorman
Sold by Outreach Realty Servicing, Amy Williams
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Schools
Schools serving 42 Palmer Ave
School District:Hamden School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hamden Middle School 2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 | 7-8 | 1.3 mi |
Hamden High School 2040 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 42 Palmer Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/09/2026
Sold
$260,000
-5.8%
MLS
10/01/2025
Price Reduced
$276,000
-6.76%
MLS
8/13/2025
Listed
$296,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
42 Palmer Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514 (MLS# 24117248) is a Single Family property that was sold at $260,000 on January 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 42 Palmer Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hamden? You can browse all Hamden real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

