$350,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2025

1430 Highland Ave Torrington, CT 06790

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,420 Sq Ft
2.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$246 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Room
  • 2.53 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Separate Entry Quarters

About This Home

As of May 2025

1430 Highland Ave - A Unique Contemporary Retreat nestled atop a scenic hill on over 2.5 acres, this contemporary wooden home offers the perfect blend of modern design and natural serenity. With a striking exterior featuring expansive windows. The home boasts **2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom**, complemented by a stunning open-concept layout in the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Large wooden beams, skylights, and oversized windows flood the space with natural light, creating an airy and inviting ambiance. Central air and tile floors throughout. Track lighting highlights the living and dining areas, while a spacious kitchen island with stainless steel appliances becomes the centerpiece for entertaining or casual meals. Recent updates include New roof, skylights, fresh paint, newly cleaned vents, upgraded hardware and light fixtures, and plush new carpeting in the bedrooms. A standout feature is the **wraparound hallway** with large windows, leading to stairs that open up to endless possibilities. Originally designed as a pool room, the downstairs space offers a blank canvas for additional in law suite, bedrooms and bathrooms, or even a home office or gym. The property also features abundant parking and 2-car garage**. Whether you're envisioning a larger home, adding a pool, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the expansive surroundings, this property is a prime opportunity for your dream home or next investment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Duchene

Litchfield County Real Estate License #REB.0793536 Listed on: 12/27/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristen Duchene

Litchfield County Real Estate License #REB.0793536 Listed on: 12/27/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,173

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 2.53 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned R60

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,420 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Schools

  • Forbes Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Entry Quarters

Community Details

  • Community Indoor Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 893532

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,173

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1420
  • Total Sq Ft: 1420
  • Year Built: 1985
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • In Law Access: Separate Entry
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: PER GPS, Long driveway on the left of Highland going up the hill
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1420
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: None
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: In hallway in entry way
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 1430

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Indoor Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.53
  • Lot Description: Secluded Lightly Wooded
  • Zoning: R60
  • Parcel #: 893532

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 6173
  • Total Assessed Value: 128690
  • Mil Rate Total: 47.97

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2024
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Wasak Jadwiga Est and Perry
Bought by
Bahr Lisa
Seller's Agent
Kristen Duchene
Litchfield County Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Duchene
Litchfield County Real Estate
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-12.48%
Views
413
Current Estimated Value
$358,715

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,715
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1988
Sold by
Gardella Roland H
Bought by
Kerish Maureen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,900
Interest Rate
10.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Guardian Deed $350,000 None Available
Guardian Deed $350,000 None Available
Deed $89,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $10,000 No Value Available
Closed $93,750 No Value Available
Closed $49,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Sold $350,000 0.0% $246 / Sq Ft
02/22/2025 02/22/25 Price Changed $349,900 -5.4% $246 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Price Changed $369,900 -7.5% $260 / Sq Ft
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $399,900 -- $282 / 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 $7,649 $198,940 $28,420 $170,520
2024 $6,173 $128,690 $28,400 $100,290
2023 $6,172 $128,690 $28,400 $100,290
2022 $6,066 $128,690 $28,400 $100,290
2021 $5,942 $128,690 $28,400 $100,290
2020 $5,942 $128,690 $28,400 $100,290
2019 $5,955 $128,980 $34,280 $94,700
2018 $5,955 $128,980 $34,280 $94,700
2017 $5,901 $128,980 $34,280 $94,700
2016 $5,901 $128,980 $34,280 $94,700
2015 $5,901 $128,980 $34,280 $94,700
2014 $5,761 $158,630 $46,400 $112,230
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24063731

SmartMLS

APN: TORR-000217-000002-000009