Welcome to easy, elegant living at Whitney Commons - a highly desirable 55+ community in the heart of Hamden. This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers generous living space, thoughtful design, and a lifestyle of comfort and connection. The bright, open-concept layout flows into a peaceful screened-in porch - the perfect spot to relax and unwind. The kitchen features ample counter and cabinet space, ideal for everyday functionality. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a private bath with a large vanity and walk-in shower. A second bedroom and full guest bath offer flexible space for visitors, a home office, or hobbies. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening breeze from the private balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds.Whitney Commons offers outstanding community amenities, including a resident library, a meeting room available for private gatherings, a fitness center, and inviting outdoor seating areas with a picturesque gazebo. Nature lovers will appreciate the close proximity to the Farmington Canal Trail and Sleeping Giant State Park. Additional features include in-unit laundry, central air, elevator access, secure entry, storage unit and guest parking. Just minutes from shopping, dining, downtown New Haven, and Yale, this is the best of low-maintenance living with a strong sense of community.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 1 Level: Main
- Bedroom 1 Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 4
- Living Room Level: Main
- Living Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Basement Description: Full, Storage
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Cable - Available
- Elevator
- Open Floor Plan
Appliances
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: Location: in closet by kitchen - stackable, Main Level
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Heat Type: Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heaters: Domestic
Kitchen and Dining
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch-Screened
- Balcony
- Sidewalk
- Gazebo
- Porch
- Garden Area
- French Doors
Land Info
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Amenities and Community Features
- Golf Course
- Health Club
- Library
- Medical Facilities
- Public Transportation
- Shopping/Mall
- Walk to Bus Lines
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 361
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Grounds Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Snow Removal, Water, Sewer, Property Management
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 361
- Pets Allowed: Restrictions
- Pet Features: 2 cats no dogs
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: No
- Senior Community: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Multi-Unit Info
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 2
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3827
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: New Haven
- Availability Date: 2025-05-19
- Directions: GPS Friendly. Dixwell to Washington Ave. Take the second entrance to the back. Building 2 is on your right with large over hang. Park in any open spot.
- Source Property Type: Condo/Co-Op For Sale
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Centerville
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3264
- Zoning: T4
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 980
- Year Built: 1957
- Above Grade Finished Area: 980
- Building Exterior Type: Brick
- Building Name: The Commons at Mill River
- Construction Materials: Concrete
- Levels: 4
- Property Age: 68
- Total Area Sqft: 980
Accessibility Features
- Accessible Bath
- Bath Grab Bars
- Handicap Parking
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water Source: Public Water Connected