$1,400,000
SOLD APR 2, 2015
6 Beds
9 Baths
8,416 Sq Ft
2.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

36% Below List Price

271 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Beach Access
  • Guest House
  • Dwight Elementary School Rated A
  • Health Club
  • Golf Course Community

About This Home

As of April 2022

Prestigious 1932 French Manor fully restored and renovated with every amenity on 2.61 acres. Stately rooms with attention to detail. 11 fireplaces, a Chef's dream kitchen, his/her master baths, pool and pool house are just some of the features of this house, designed for entertaining. Possible short sale. Offer acceptance and commission payout contingent upon lender approval, closing of transaction, receipt of commission from the lender and sellers' approval of short sale terms.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Bachman

Property Choices Real Estate License #REB.0791411 Listed on: 07/05/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non-Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,678

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 2.61 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned AAA

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Metal Construction or Metal Frame

Interior Spaces

  • 8,416 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 11 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Water Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Spa
  • Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,678

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Greenfield Hill
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: Yes
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 8416
  • Total Sq Ft: 8416
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Easements
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Private road off Brookside.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 9.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 11
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Access, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System
  • Appliances: Counter Grill, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 145

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Gazebo, Guest House, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Underground Sprinkler, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Rubber, Shake
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Brook, Pond, View, Direct Waterfront
  • Pool: Heated, Pool House
  • Construction Description: Metal, Concrete

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.6100
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Treed, Fence - Stone
  • Zoning: AAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 48678
  • Total Assessed Value: 1995000
  • Mil Rate Total: 24.400
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 129444

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2022
Closed on
Apr 1, 2022
Sold by
Spencer Rebecca
Bought by
145 Spring House T and 145 Gruder
Seller's Agent
Amy Desel
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Gary Shelton
Higgins Group Bedford Square
List Price
$3,400,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$600,000
17.65%
Current Estimated Value
$3,818,425

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$181,575
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.05%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,781,097
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,365,220

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2014
Closed on
Apr 6, 2015
Sold by
Rakowski Richard and Rakowski Melissa
Bought by
Spencer Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Paula Bachman
Property Choices Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
List Price
$2,175,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$775,000
-35.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.18%
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
3.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2005
Sold by
Mcguire Michael W and Mcguire Victoria J
Bought by
Rakowski Richard and Rakowski Meliss

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2000
Sold by
Lenz Randolph W
Bought by
Burki Peter G and Burki Siri
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $4,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $4,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $4,000,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,500,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,500,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $3,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $884,078 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $980,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2022 04/01/22 Sold $4,000,000 +17.6% $434 / Sq Ft
02/24/2022 02/24/22 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2022 02/15/22 For Sale $3,400,000 +142.9% $369 / Sq Ft
04/02/2015 04/02/15 Sold $1,400,000 -35.6% $166 / Sq Ft
03/03/2015 03/03/15 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2014 07/05/14 For Sale $2,175,000 -- $258 / 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 $35,120 $1,237,040 $411,950 $825,090
2024 $34,513 $1,237,040 $411,950 $825,090
2023 $34,031 $1,237,040 $411,950 $825,090
2022 $31,132 $1,142,890 $411,950 $730,940
2021 $30,835 $1,142,890 $411,950 $730,940
2020 $35,409 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2019 $35,409 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2018 $34,841 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2017 $34,127 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2016 $33,638 $1,321,740 $504,840 $816,900
2015 $49,456 $1,995,000 $404,250 $1,590,750
2014 -- $1,995,000 $404,250 $1,590,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99072165

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000148-000000-000074