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42 Thompson St, Hamden, CT 06518, USA
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Property Overview
42 Thompson St in Hamden, CT offers a balanced mix of practical advantages and appealing features, with strengths that may include its location, layout, or condition depending on the details provided. It may be a good fit for buyers seeking a property with useful everyday qualities and distinctive characteristics that add overall value.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 42 Thompson St
Features
| Dryer | Hardwood Floor |
| Walk-In Shower | Washer |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Oven |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Community
| Basement | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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About 42 Thompson St
Welcome home to this spacious and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial offering approximately 1,625 square feet of living space in a convenient Hamden location. This charming home features hardwood floors, a bright living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, and a versatile bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, or additional living space. The kitchen offers ample cabinet storage, built-in shelving, and room for meal preparation and entertaining. A first-floor full bathroom includes accessibility features, while three generously sized bedrooms and a second full bathroom are located upstairs. Additional highlights are a detached garage providing abundant storage space, private paved driveway parking, and a spacious backyard for outdoor enjoyment. Conveniently situated near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major commuter routes.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 42 Thompson St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
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Address details
| Zip code | 06518 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Hamden
3-bedroom apartments at 42 Thompson St cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Hamden.
Median rents as of Jul 4 2026.
Hamden
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $2,660 |
| August 2024 | $2,612 |
| September 2024 | $2,581 |
| October 2024 | $2,799 |
| November 2024 | $2,799 |
| December 2024 | $2,737 |
| January 2025 | $2,647 |
| February 2025 | $2,640 |
| March 2025 | $2,677 |
| April 2025 | $2,803 |
| May 2025 | $2,888 |
| June 2025 | $2,729 |
| July 2025 | $2,811 |
| August 2025 | $2,800 |
| September 2025 | $2,696 |
| October 2025 | $2,698 |
| November 2025 | $2,700 |
| December 2025 | $2,650 |
| January 2026 | $2,500 |
| February 2026 | $2,500 |
| March 2026 | $2,537 |
| April 2026 | $2,493 |
| May 2026 | $2,659 |
| June 2026 | $3,000 |
| July 2026 | $3,169 |
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Can I afford to live at 42 Thompson St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$128,000/yr
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Schools near 42 Thompson St
Shepherd Glen School
1 skiff st ext
hamden, CT, 6514
K-6Public
B-
Bear Path School
10 kirk rd
hamden, CT, 6514
K-6Public
B
Spring Glen School
1908 whitney ave
hamden, CT, 6517
K-6Public
B+
Dunbar Hill School
315 lane st
hamden, CT, 6514
PK, K-6Public
C+
Church Street School
95 church st
hamden, CT, 6514
PK, K-6Public
C+
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Getting around Hamden near 42 Thompson St
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 42 Thompson St, Hamden
Groceries
6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
4/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a short drive
Explore the area around 42 Thompson St
Trader Joe's
46 Skiff St
Stop & Shop Supermarket
2335 Dixwell Ave
ALDI
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ShopRite of Hamden
2100 Dixwell Ave
Price Rite of Hamden
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Dancer's World
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Barn Sale
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Kohl's
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La Moda Fashions
2456 Whitney Ave
Goodwill
2369 Dixwell Ave
Common Grounds
2460 Dixwell Ave
Dunkin'
2490 Whitney Ave
Dunkin'
244 Skiff St
Whitney Donut and Sandwich Shop
2574 Whitney Ave
Starbucks
2100 Dixwell Ave
Roiet Cafe
2345 Whitney Ave
Tavern By the Hall
2345 Whitney Ave
Johnson's Duckpin Lanes
2100 Dixwell Ave
Golf Cove
336 State St
Side Street Grille
15 Dickerman St
Bread & Chocolate
2457 Whitney Ave
Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies
2518 Whitney Ave
Sweet Seidner's Bake Shop
2565 Whitney Ave
GNC
2100 Dixwell Ave
Trinity Infinity Cakes
670 Mix Ave
Town Center Park
Freedom Park
Town Open Space (Skiff Street)
Legion Field
Garden
China Garden
2777 Dixwell Ave
Roishi
2308 Whitney Ave
Hamden Town House
2256 Whitney Ave
Roiet Cafe
2345 Whitney Ave
Eli's on Whitney
2392 Whitney Ave
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