77 Furman RoadHamden, CT 06514Sale Price: $149,000

A gem of a house in one of Hamden's friendliest neighborhoods, just needing a little polishing! This sweet three-bedroom two full bath home is less than 5 minutes from the SCSU campus, near shopping and other amenities, on a small, quiet friendly side-street of mostly owner-occupied homes, many with magazine-quality gardens. This house has been one of few in the area used as rental properties, and it shows some wear and tear; there are no major structural or other issues that seller is aware of, the house is just "a little tired" - and is bargain-priced accordingly. With a bit of trim work, a good scrubbing, a fresh coat of paint in some rooms, a new dishwasher, new flooring on the finished side of the basement, a quick power-wash of the easy-care siding and some work on the private fence that surrounds the over-sized yard, the house will gleam again, and be ideal for owner-occupants or as a higher-end rental property. Nearby, smaller homes (54 Furman, 20 Furman) in better cosmetic shape have recently sold in the $164,000 - $175,000 range. Furnace is newer, and forced air system has been evaluated as allowing lower-cost installation of central air if desired. Bring your imagination, and come see how a little cosmetic elbow-grease can make this sweet but tired house into a showcase of a home again!