$1,075,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

1161 Sperry Rd Cheshire, CT 06410

3 Beds
5 Baths
8,558 Sq Ft
6.59 Acres

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

39% Below List Price

133 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 6.59 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Darcey School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2025

Nestled on 6.5 serene acres next to the Fresh Meadows open space in Cheshire, CT, this worldclass property offers privacy, peace and elegance. The home boasts 4,896 sq ft of living space, complemented by an additional 4,400 sq ft dedicated to studios, a gym, garages, a woodshop, and ample storage - perfect for working from home or pursuing hobbies. Designed by Tom Pritchard and Edward Tufte, the property features a thoughtful kitchen, spacious dining area, visitor suite, beautifully landscaped grounds, and a network of walking trails. The entire property exudes a park-like charm with practical features like a swimming pool, natural windbreaks of trees, stone walls and high ground reducing risk of flooding. The location is enhanced by Cheshire's highly-rated schools. This home was the residence of Yale Professor Edward Tufte for over 40 years. Renowned as the "Galileo of Graphics" (Bloomberg) and the "da Vinci of Data" (NY Times), Tufte used this space as a creative haven, writing and designing six acclaimed books, crafting sculptures, and planning his 234-acre art park at Hogpen Hill Farms in Litchfield County. The property is 15 miles from Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital, 5 miles from Quinnipiac University, and within easy reach of Wesleyan University and major airports. New York City and Boston are both accessible in under two hours by car or train, making this an ideal location for those seeking a balance of rural tranquility and urban accessibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derek Greene

Derek Greene License #REB.0758797 Listed on: 01/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Smith

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0790955

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,031

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6.59 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-80

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Attic

  • Unfinished Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2341776

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,031

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4896
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 3662
  • Total Sq Ft: 8558
  • Year Built: 1953
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Rt 10 to Jinny Hill to Sperry or Cook Hill to Sperry
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Partial, Heated, Partial With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Gunite, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Lot Info

  • Acres: 6.59
  • Lot Description: Secluded
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-80
  • Parcel #: 2341776

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 17031

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Edward R Tufte Ret and Tufte
Bought by
Herrick David J and Herrick Helen W
Seller's Agent
Derek Greene
Derek Greene
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Smith
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$675,000
-38.57%
Views
255
Current Estimated Value
$1,107,430

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,430
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Outstanding Balance
$463,419
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$644,011

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2013
Sold by
Tufte Edward R
Bought by
Edward R Tufte Ret and Tufte
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $107,500 --
Deed $107,500 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $465,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Closed $465,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $1,075,000 -10.4% $126 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Price Changed $1,200,000 -14.3% $140 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Price Changed $1,400,000 -20.0% $164 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $204 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $17,031 $572,670 $140,000 $432,670
2024 $15,726 $572,670 $140,000 $432,670
2023 $14,662 $417,830 $140,000 $277,830
2022 $14,340 $417,830 $140,000 $277,830
2021 $14,089 $417,830 $140,000 $277,830
2020 $13,880 $417,830 $140,000 $277,830
2019 $13,880 $417,830 $140,000 $277,830
2018 $13,718 $420,550 $140,700 $279,850
2017 $13,432 $420,550 $140,700 $279,850
2016 $12,840 $418,370 $138,520 $279,850
2015 $12,840 $418,370 $138,520 $279,850
2014 $12,656 $418,370 $138,520 $279,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24067776

SmartMLS

APN: CHES-000086-000002