Seller's Agent in 2020
Gary Guyette
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
(860) 214-7795
175 Total Sales
135 River Rd Preston, CT 06365
Estimated Value: $429,000 - $507,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,861
Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Stables
- 5 Acre Lot
- Wood Burning Stove
- Horse Property
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Partially Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of August 2020WELCOME...TO 135 RIVER ROAD! This home has so much to offer with 4 BEDROOMS and 2 FULL BATHROOMS PLUS a lovely 1 BEDROOM & 1 BATHROOM IN-LAW APARTMENT/legal, THREE CAR GARAGE with LOFT and 5 ACRES of land! This beautiful center chimney, Cape-style home is the historic James Cook Farmhouse built in 1740. Your FRONT and BACK parlors/living rooms EACH measure 16’x16’8”, have WIDE WOOD FLOOR BOARDS and FIREPLACES. Your KITCHEN has a pantry, granite counters, deep sink, tile floor and IS OPEN to the keeping room/DINING ROOM. This is the heart of the home and a perfect place to gather. The original fireplace is equipped with a Quadra-Fire Wood Stove Fireplace insert. The room just off from the dining room was originally the borning room and makes for a great OFFICE space! The wide wood floor boards continue throughout this part of the home and upstairs, too. TWO good sized BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS and one FULL BATHROOM. The MAIN FLOOR also has TWO BEDROOMS and one can be your master bedroom! First floor FULL BATHROOM. Fabulous MUD ROOM and laundry area. The FIRST FLOOR IN-LAW APARTMENT has its own private entrance, eat-in kitchen, family room, bedroom and updated full bathroom. This property is awesome with stone walls, perennial gardens, stone patio, horse run in, chicken coop, sheds and next to 40 acres of State Land that meets up to the the Quinebaug River! Located minutes from I-395, 30 minutes to Groton.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #REB.0750514 Listed on: 04/28/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,820
Year Built
- Built in 1740
Lot Details
- 5 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Many Trees
- Property is zoned R-60
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Antique Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
- Shake Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,861 Sq Ft Home
- 3 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Stove
- Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
- Mud Room
- Concrete Flooring
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Attic
- Attic Floors
- Storage In Attic
- Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Basement Hatchway
- Sump Pump
Home Security
- Smart Lights or Controls
- Smart Thermostat
- Storm Doors
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Automatic Garage Door Opener
- Gravel Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Horse Property
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
Schools
- Preston Vet's Memorial Elementary School
- Preston Plains Middle School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Floor Furnace
- Heating System Uses Coal
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Wood
- Programmable Thermostat
- Private Company Owned Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Lighting
- Separate Entry Quarters
- Stables
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 28, 2020
Closed on
Aug 12, 2020
Sold by
Alvey Philip A
Bought by
Goss Matthew J
Seller's Agent
Gary Guyette
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
The Bowes Team
RE/MAX on the Bay
List Price
$299,800
Sold Price
$299,800
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$182,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.19%
Original Mortgage
$290,806
Outstanding Balance
$257,384
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$224,959
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 22, 2016
Closed on
Sep 16, 2016
Sold by
Derenski Bruce A and Derenski Susan J
Bought by
Alvey Philip A
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Nault
Bonnie A. Nault, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Davis
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-20%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%
Original Mortgage
$260,482
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 15, 2002
Sold by
Olsson John P and Olsson Barbara M
Bought by
Derenski Bruce A and Derenski Susan J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goss Matthew J | $299,800 | None Available | |
| Alvey Philip A | $260,000 | -- | |
| Derenski Bruce A | $280,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Goss Matthew J | $290,806 | |
| Previous Owner | Derenski Bruce A | $260,482 | |
| Previous Owner | Derenski Bruce A | $40,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Derenski Bruce A | $224,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Derenski Bruce A | $184,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2020 08/19/20 | Sold | $299,800 | 0.0% | $105 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/15/2020 07/15/20 | For Sale | $299,800 | 0.0% | $105 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/26/2020 06/26/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/12/2020 05/12/20 | For Sale | $299,800 | +15.3% | $105 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/16/2016 09/16/16 | Sold | $260,000 | -20.0% | $94 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/29/2016 07/29/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/22/2016 01/22/16 | For Sale | $325,000 | -- | $118 / Sq Ft |
Source: SmartMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,814 | $231,560 | $71,050 | $160,510 |
| 2024 | $5,412 | $231,560 | $71,050 | $160,510 |
| 2023 | $5,314 | $231,560 | $71,050 | $160,510 |
| 2022 | $5,623 | $201,700 | $56,100 | $145,600 |
| 2021 | $5,434 | $201,700 | $56,100 | $145,600 |
| 2020 | $4,820 | $179,200 | $56,100 | $123,100 |
| 2019 | $4,736 | $179,200 | $56,100 | $123,100 |
| 2018 | $4,665 | $179,200 | $56,100 | $123,100 |
| 2017 | $4,752 | $198,000 | $56,100 | $141,900 |
| 2016 | $4,703 | $198,000 | $56,100 | $141,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Gary Guyette
-
Donna Pantano
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Donna Pantano
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
(860) 985-3611
63 Total Sales
-
The Bowes Team
Buyer's Agent in 2020
The Bowes Team
RE/MAX
(860) 739-0888
78 Total Sales
-
Bonnie Nault
Seller's Agent in 2016
Bonnie Nault
Bonnie A. Nault, Broker
(860) 733-3722
10 Total Sales
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Suzanne Davis
Coldwell Banker Realty
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 170290804
APN: PRES-000020-R000001IV000135
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