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Property Description
This charming cape cod style home allows you to customize your dream home and bring your vision to life. This property offers a functional layout, providing a great foundation for updates and improvements. With the right renovations, this home can truly shine and reflect your personal style. Located in a convenient Hamden neighborhood, you'll enjoy close proximity to shopping, restaurants, parks, and commuter routes. This property is full of potential and ready for its next chapter!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 79 W Helen St
General
- Price: $255,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24170275
- Updated: Today (5/2/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking: Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Location
- County: New Haven
- Driving Directions: GPS friendly
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, 50 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,120
- Above Ground: 1,120 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1945
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
- Zoning: R4
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $178,430
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1133940
Listed by KW Legacy Partners, Chanelle Goldson
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Schools
Schools serving 79 W Helen St
School District:Hamden School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Helen Street School 285 Helen Street, Hamden, CT 06514 | PK-6 | 0.2 mi |
Hamden Middle School 2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 | 7-8 | 2.7 mi |
Hamden High School 2040 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 79 W Helen St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/02/2026
Listed
$255,000
131.82%
MLS
7/14/2000
Sold
$110,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 79 W Helen St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,257
52%
$178,430
62%
2023
$6,108
-1%
$109,830
—
2023
$6,192
2%
$109,830
—
2022
$6,093
6%
$109,830
—
2021
$5,759
18%
$109,830
17%
2020
$4,898
6%
$94,220
—
2019
$4,604
2%
$94,220
—
2018
$4,519
6%
$94,220
—
2017
$4,264
—
$94,220
—
2016
$4,274
-4%
$94,220
-13%
2015
$4,432
2%
$108,430
—
2014
$4,330
3%
$108,430
—
2011
$4,222
—
$108,430
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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79 West Helen Street, Hamden, CT 06514 (MLS# 24170275) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 79 West Helen Street is currently listed for $255,000 and was received on May 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 79 West Helen Street? 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.

