$499,900
PENDING

Estimated payment $3,424/month

Total Views 4,310
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,538 Sq Ft
$197 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 3.64 Acre Lot
  • Finished Attic
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Porch

About This Home

For sale for the first time in decades, this remarkable center chimney Colonial, The Daniel Burton House, is graciously set on 4 pastoral acres. This property is on of the most beautiful roads in Portland and it is truly a magical setting - you can feel it as soon as you pull in the driveway. With 2538 sf of living space, the layout successfully blends history and modern living, the best of both worlds. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 4 fireplaces, a large living room, classic dining room, an enchanting den/library with a screen porch plus a welcoming family room addition off the kitchen. There are two additional rooms in the attic. The over-sized two car barn garage was built in 2011 with a large separate workspace side building perfect for crafts, small farming, wood working or other hobbies. Town records say built in 1780; historical records make 1757 more likely. Family oral history has that it was once part of the Underground Railroad. Make your appointment today to tour this very special place!

Listing Agent

Georgia Newcomb

Houlihan Lawrence WD License #REB.0758679 Listed on: 06/23/2025

Houlihan Lawrence WD

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,248

Year Built

  • Built in 1780

Lot Details

  • 3.64 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RR

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 2,538 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Portland High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1033166

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,248

Year Built

Built in 1780

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Penfield Hill
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2538
  • Total Sq Ft: 2538
  • Year Built: 1780
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Remarks Public Addendum: This is an estate so only has the Lead Disclosure. Trustee cannot say if all fireplaces are in working order. Audio visual equipment present.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: GPS friendly or Rte 66 (Portland-Cobalt Road) to Middle Haddam Rd to Breezy Corners Rd; left on Penfield Hill Rd, property will be on your left. Driveway just past the house.
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2538
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 126

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Garden Area, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Masonry

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.64
  • Lot Description: Farm Land Level Lot Cleared Open Lot
  • Zoning: RR
  • Parcel #: 1033166

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 8248
  • Total Assessed Value: 233660
  • Mil Rate Total: 35.3

MLS Schools

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $8,015 $233,660 $63,700 $169,960
2023 $7,585 $233,660 $63,700 $169,960
2022 $7,580 $233,660 $63,700 $169,960
2021 $4,325 $212,800 $70,770 $142,030
2020 $4,738 $212,800 $70,770 $142,030
2019 $4,174 $212,800 $70,770 $142,030
2018 $3,667 $212,800 $70,770 $142,030
2017 $7,018 $212,800 $70,770 $142,030
2016 $7,985 $245,630 $88,480 $157,150
2015 $7,944 $245,630 $88,480 $157,150
2014 $7,806 $245,630 $88,480 $157,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $499,900 -- $197 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 No Value Available
Closed $45,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24104437

SmartMLS

APN: PORT-000026-000000-000009