Hamden, CT

On Sunday morning I looked out of a second story window at home and saw something sparkling in the distance, where Quinnipiac University is building the new 250 acre York Hill Campus in Hamden. The sparkles were coming from the new "windmills" which the university has erected to generate power for the campus. On Monday, I decided to check things out. A few months ago there was only one windmill, and now it looks like there are a dozen or more.

As you can see, there are no blades on these structures. They are verticle axis turbines, manufactured by Mariah Power. Not only do they have a distinctive look, their design allows them to run silently. There will eventually be 42 of these 40' turbines at the site, adding architectural interest to a garden below. It should be a fascinating gathering spot for students and visitors alike. And an example of what new energy can look and sound like. Eventually this campus will be one of the "greenest" in the United States.

We neighbors of Quinnipiac U. watch with fascination as the university continues to gobble up and develop large tracts of land. There are now three campuses - two in Hamden and one in North Haven. Quinnipiac University is known for its excellent health science majors. The school is well positioned to meet the growing demand for health professionals. Graduates with majors in physical therapy have their pick of jobs anywhere in the country.

Hamden enjoys many benefits being a college town. Quinnipiac U. is the largest employer in town. The school hosts cultural events open to the public, and thousands of students bring life to the many small business in town that cater to their needs.

It is worth a trip to see the York Hill campus, which currently boasts two stadiums, dormatories and a parking garage. The views of the surrounding countryside and New Haven harbor are magical. It will be fascinating to see this campus develop over the years.

We support the Spring Glen School Playground Fundraiser!

Spring Glen School, located in Hamden CT http://www.hamden.org/page.cfm?p=209

Just login/register at www.springglenneighbors.com

We will donate a dollar toward the playground for every new member (up to 200).

Hamden CT Homes - Hamden Real Estate Market Report September2009

Understanding the general direction of the current Hamden real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Hamden.

There are currently 189 Hamden CT homes for sale ranging in price from $69,900 to $1,495,000. In the month of September 2009 there were 39 homes that closed which is an increase of 1 home as there were 38 Hamden CT homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the Hamden CT homes sold in September 2009 was $276,356 with an average 97 days on the market versus $294,339 for those sold in August 2008 with an average 78 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $242,000.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $253,500.

Below is a summary of the Hamden real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

For the period of January-September 2008 there were 374 Hamden CT homes sold withan average list price of $297,287, an average sales price of $284,279 and a median sales price of 260,000.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 341 Hamden CT homes sold with an average list price of $258,543, an average sales price of $245,850 and a median sales price of $227,500.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 95.72% and for January-August 2009 was 95.10%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 82 days and for January-September 2009 it was 80 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for the Hamden real estate market there has been a significant decrease in the number of homes sold. While there has been a considerable decrease in the average sales price the months supply of inventory is going down indicating signs of some stability in the Hamden real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has decreased from the previous year.

The data for the September 2009 real estate market report for Hamden CT homes is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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Had a nice leisurely Sunday today, and since Columbus day is holiday here in CT, we get another Sunday tomorrow!

We did two enjoyable activities in town today. First I had a nice nature walk with my two younger children (10 year old twins) on same land of the Hamden Land Conservation Trust (http://www.hlct.org) that they have helped to protect from development. It was informative and beautiful. We had some great views from the ridge line we were on, only wish I had some pictures to share! The fall foliage is starting and it was such a clear day, and we met some nice folks from town.

Then we went to our local Hamden orchard and farm store, Hindinger Farm (http://wwww.hindingersfarm.com) and again enjoyed the beautiful fall day, the great views and the excellent local apples (we bought a bag of McIntosh and a bag of Fortune, not familiar with those but they taste similar to a Delicious or at least have some Delicious in them). This farm has been in the Hindinger family for generations and is now protected from development under the state farmland preservation program.

Later my daughter went to a farm in nearby Cheshire with one of her friends do some apple picking of her own.

All in all a great day, and a reminder of why I like living here so much!

There is a spot on New Road that has been a favorite with locals for centuries. It's Clark's Pond, a calm oasis in a busy part of town. Today the Pond is bordered by Quinnipiac University. Its beauty offers students and town folk alike a respite from the quick pace of life. As you can see, the surrounding foliage is putting on its show for Fall. The colors should be at peak in about one week.

Visitors to our area of often struck by the variety of landscapes in town. The northern part of Hamden is rural and rugged. There are horse farms and large estates for those favoring privacy. Most of the town, however, is made up of neighborhoods which reflect the era in which they were constructed. We have neighborhoods built at the turn of the last century, which feature multi-family homes and houses with rich woodwork trim. There are the mid-century suburban prototype neighborhoods such as Spring Glen, with its three bedroom, one and one half bath colonials which were so innovative in their day. As the town has grown, subdivisions have come in, with each featuring larger and larger homes, peaking with the mini mansions of the last decade. There is something here for everyone, and a pleasant lifestyle to go along with it.

If you know someone transferring to the area to work at one of the universities or in the growing health care industry here, please let me know. I would be happy to help them relocate to our town.