55 Lake St, Hamden, CT 06517
What This House Offers
Property Id: 2592304
Welcome home to this beautiful 2.5-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family house located on peaceful Lake St in Hamden's highly desirable... Whitneyville neighborhood. Perfectly suited for professionals, academic faculty, and medical residents, this private home offers a seamless blend of indoor comfort and outdoor relaxation with premium amenities you won’t find in crowded apartment complexes. The versatile bonus room makes an ideal home office, nursery, or creative studio.
HIGHLIGHTS & AMENITIES:
-Outdoor Living: Features a spacious backyard and a brand-new Trex deck with updated railings, finalized and ready for your enjoyment by move-in day.
-Climate Control: Reliable and efficient Google Nest radiant heating paired with smart whole-house AC units provided for summer cooling.
-Ultimate Convenience: Forget the laundromat! Enjoy a full-size, in-unit washer and dryer.
-Dedicated Parking: Skip the street parking hassle with your own private 2-space driveway.
-Value-Packed Utilities: Rent includes free high-speed Wi-Fi, garbage, recycling, and water/sewer utilities. Tenant pays only for electricity and natural gas.
LOCATION BENEFITS: Situated in the heart of Whitneyville, this home offers an incredible location. You are just a few minutes' drive or a quick bus ride away from Yale University, Yale New Haven Hospital, and vibrant downtown New Haven's shopping, theater, and dining options.
RENTER QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: We take pride in maintaining a quiet, safe, and beautiful home for our residents. To ensure a perfect fit, applicants must meet the following baseline criteria:
-Verifiable household income equal to at least 3x the monthly rent.
-Strong credit history with no active collections.
-A clean background check and eviction check are mandatory for all adult applicants over 18.
-Positive references.
TO VIEW: Check out the Video Tour to see the layout. Select showing windows will be open to pre-qualified leads. your inquiry or app directly online to secure a time!
Unit
- $2,300 Plus Fees
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 1
Home Features
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Lawn
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Security System
- Tile Floors
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Utilities Included
55 Lake St is a single-family home for rent in Hamden, CT
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit - Refundable$2,300
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Hamden, CT 06517
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Spring Glen School
Grades K-5
Public
Church Street School
Grades PK-5
Public
Salma K Farid Academy
Grades PK-5
Private
Hamden Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Hamden High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Albertus Magnus College
Drive: 5 min (2.4 mi)
Southern Conn.. State Univ.
Drive: 5 min (2.6 mi)
Yale University, Main Campus
Drive: 6 min (3 mi)
University of New Haven
Drive: 11 min (5.8 mi)
Discover Hamden, Hamden, CT
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 55 Lake St proximity to Parkway Plaza, Dixwell Self Storage Plaza, and Putnam Place. Parkway Plaza is 1.2 miles away, and Dixwell Self Storage Plaza is within a 21 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 55 Lake St has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 9.8 miles. Transit options include New Haven-State Street Station and New Haven.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 55 Lake St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Farmington Canal Heritage Greenway, East Rock Park and Trowbridge Environmental Center, and Beaver Ponds Park.
Airports
Living in Hamden provides easy access to Tweed/New Haven, located just 17 minutes from 55 Lake St.
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