Restored 1910 Colonial Tops Hamden's Most Expensive Listings

A restored 1910 Colonial sits at the top of Hamden's most expensive housing market.

144 Edgehill Road in the East Rock neighborhood asks $2,275,000. The home sits directly across from Edgerton Park. Realtors describe the property as a tastefully restored 1910 Colonial. It covers 5,723 square feet on 0.46 acres. The floor plan includes six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. A 26-foot entrance foyer leads to a sweeping staircase. The living room features a fireplace. A paneled library contains a second fireplace, a wall of bookcases, and a hidden bath. The dining room has leaded-glass built-ins. It opens to a sunroom and a bluestone patio. The property has been listed on Zillow for 293 days.

Two other historic estates follow in price. 1050 Whitney Avenue lists at $1,795,000. This 1900 estate sits on 2.25 acres of mature landscaping and woods. The 5,345-square-foot house has five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half bathroom. Its entry hall features a fireplace, a double-height ceiling, and a double staircase. The living room has walls of glass and an original fountain. The home also includes a music room, a sunroom with nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, and a wood-paneled library with a beamed ceiling. It has been on the market for 111 days. Next is 166 Rocky Top Road, a secluded 1976 house. The owner lists it for $1,200,000. The 3,500-square-foot home has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. It features a covered porch and a private balcony. The property is minutes from Quinnipiac University. Zillow lists a 4-acre lot, while the description says 4.7 acres. It has been on Zillow for 246 days.

The remaining two properties complete the top five. 1056 Whitney Avenue is a 1900 Mediterranean-style stucco house with a red tile roof. It is next door to the second property. This is the first time the home has been on the market in more than 60 years. It lists at $1,055,000. The house sits far back from the street on 1.43 acres. It has 4,485 square feet, six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half bathroom. A herringbone brick walk leads to a double-wide staircase. The sunroom and music room are walled in glass. It has been on Zillow for 111 days. Finally, a brand-new contemporary near Yale's Science Hill at 169 Mill Rock Road asks $950,000. The listing states an architect who taught for years at the Yale School of Architecture designed it. The 1,793-square-foot south-facing house has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an open, loft-style living space. A garden backed by a forested cliff completes the property. It has been on Zillow for 41 days.

Prices, listing status, and days on market are from each property's Zillow.com listing as of Oct. 26, 2026. These figures may change. The list includes only homes marked for sale or offered as new construction. Pending, coming-soon, land-only, and multifamily listings were left out.