NOT LISTED FOR SALE

126 Turtle Bay Dr Branford, CT 06405

Estimated Value: $537,846 - $597,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,529 Sq Ft
$367/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 24, 2023

Last sale price $494,000 $323 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,986/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Public Water Access
  • Clubhouse
  • Property is near public transit and shops

About This Home

As of July 2023

Stunning townhouse in waterfront complex with pool, private beach, and private island! 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, 1 car attached garage, gas heat, central air, and deck are the basics. The photos show you the exquisitely appointed and newly renovated enormous bright kitchen, gorgeous dining room with built-in cabinet/counter area for bar prep/entertaining, bright living room with fireplace flanked by double doors leading to deck, adorable reading nook on primary bedroom landing, huge primary bedroom with renovated bathroom including custom closet and enviable walk-in shower, and guest level offering an office space, large bedroom and bath that are all equally beautiful. Even the basement is great with washer/dryer and living space! Branford is a bustling coastal town with loads of great restaurants, shops, and town green where people gather for concerts, fairs, and many other happenings. Within it is the Turtle Bay Condominium complex akin to a vacation resort. Why wouldn't you want to live here?

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Kirkby

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0801414 Listed on: 06/15/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Meghan Glynn

LPT Realty License #RES.0816442

LPT Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,266

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • Beach Front
  • Home fronts a sound

HOA Fees

  • $404 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,529 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Visitor Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Public Water Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit and shops

Schools

  • Francis Walsh Middle School
  • Branford High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include club house, tennis, lake/beach access, grounds maintenance, trash pickup, snow removal, property management, pool service, road maintenance
  • 164 Units
  • Turtle Bay Community
  • Property managed by Imagineers

Amenities

  • Public Transportation
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Windows

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,266

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$404 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condo/Co-Op For Sale
  • Style: Townhouse
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1529
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1529
  • Total Sq Ft: 1529
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Pool, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Club House, Guest Parking, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • End Unit: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1995
  • Directions: Short Beach Road to Turtle Bay Drive, first left, unit on right.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Waterfront Description: L. I. Sound Frontage, Water Community, Beach, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Club House, Tennis, Lake/Beach Access, Grounds Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Snow Removal, Property Management, Pool Service, Road Maintenance
  • Complex Name: Turtle Bay
  • HOA Fees: 404
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No
  • Property Management Type: Professional-Off Site
  • Property Mgt Company Name: Imagineers
  • Property Mgt Phone: (203) 433-1036

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Not Applicable
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-4

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 5266
  • Mil Rate Base: 29.450
  • Tax District Amount: 1736
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1062529

Multi Family

  • Total Num Of Units: 164

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Francis Walsh
  • High School: Branford

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2023
Closed on
Jul 24, 2023
Sold by
Stempel Dylan
Bought by
Kelly Cheryl B and Kelly Montgomery F
Seller's Agent
Pamela Kirkby
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Meghan Glynn
LPT Realty
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$494,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.02%
Views
126
Current Estimated Value
$561,212

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,212
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Outstanding Balance
$140,501
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$420,711

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1998
Sold by
Forselius Charles
Bought by
Monte Virginia U and Monte Robert J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1995
Sold by
Bova Theresa
Bought by
Forselius 3D Charles H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,800
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1994
Sold by
Melfi Vito J and Melfi Ellen L
Bought by
Bova Salvatore and Bova Terese

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,039
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kelly Cheryl B $494,000 None Available
Monte Virginia U $168,000 --
Forselius 3D Charles H $158,500 --
Bova Salvatore $137,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kelly Cheryl B $144,000
Previous Owner Bova Salvatore $45,000
Previous Owner Bova Salvatore $126,800
Previous Owner Bova Salvatore $105,039
Previous Owner Bova Salvatore $5,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/24/2023 07/24/23 Sold $494,000 +1.0% $323 / Sq Ft
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2023 06/15/23 For Sale $489,000 +58.8% $320 / Sq Ft
12/18/2019 12/18/19 Sold $308,000 -3.8% $201 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/27/2019 10/27/19 For Sale $320,000 -- $209 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $7,004 $327,300 $0 $327,300
2024 $5,450 $178,800 $0 $178,800
2023 $5,344 $178,800 $0 $178,800
2022 $5,266 $178,800 $0 $178,800
2021 $5,266 $178,800 $0 $178,800
2020 $5,171 $178,800 $0 $178,800
2019 $5,288 $181,900 $0 $181,900
2018 $5,210 $181,900 $0 $181,900
2017 $5,179 $181,900 $0 $181,900
2016 $4,986 $181,900 $0 $181,900
2015 $4,899 $181,900 $0 $181,900
2014 $5,466 $208,300 $0 $208,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170577159

SmartMLS

APN: BRAN-000011C-000001-000019-000126

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