NOT LISTED FOR SALE

156 Russo Dr Hamden, CT 06518

Estimated Value: $370,000 - $414,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,612 Sq Ft
$239/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 21, 2020

Last sale price $214,300 $133 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,403/month

135 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Corner Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2020

Ready for new owners is this Westwood Colonial with updated bathrooms and granite kitchen with breakfast bar. Warm and inviting living room that opens to the dining room and family room. The living room has a working wood fireplace and a wood mantle area with a large bay window for natural lighting. Family room is now used as a playroom but it can serve as an office or guest room area. The kitchen is the central part of the house with a great floor plan allowing easy access to the garage, living room and dining room area. It has a granite island, lots of counter space and cabinets for cooking and entertaining.
Upstairs are three oversize bedrooms all with hard wood floors and large closets.
A large updated bathroom completes the upper level. This home is on a corner lot of a cul-de-sac. A screened in porch area has storm windows and electrical power; present owners use the room as an outdoor entertaining area.
The yard is lightly wooded with plenty of space for an outside awning area and firepit.
Conveniently located near the Bethany line, this home offers you easy commuting to New Haven and Hartford. Minutes to downtown Hamden for shoppng and restaurants.
Easy to show, this house is ready for new owners to make it their home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maribeth Lightowler

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0787271 Listed on: 08/26/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Maribeth Lightowler

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0787271 Listed on: 08/26/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,942

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,612 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,942

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1612
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1612
  • Total Sq Ft: 1612
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2857
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 09/09/2019
  • Directions: Westwood to Russo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Screened
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4700
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Lightly Wooded
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 7942
  • Mil Rate Base: 48.860
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1145956

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2019
Closed on
Jan 16, 2020
Sold by
Mollengarden Alex S and Mollenggarden Elizabeth N
Bought by
Sun Honglin
Seller's Agent
Maribeth Lightowler
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maribeth Lightowler
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$214,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,700
-14.28%
Current Estimated Value
$385,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$171,352
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.31%
Original Mortgage
$160,500
Outstanding Balance
$141,863
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$243,789

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2013
Closed on
May 17, 2013
Sold by
Klimaszewski Ted and Klimaszewski Kimberly
Bought by
Mollengarden Alex S and Mollnegarden Elizabeth N
Seller's Agent
Barbara Podlisny
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Maribeth Lightowler
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$253,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,400
-4.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.48%
Original Mortgage
$248,907
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1997
Sold by
Defelice Joseph and Defelice Frances
Bought by
Klimaszewski Ted and Klimaszewski Kimberly
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
Sun Honglin $214,000 None Available
Mollengarden Alex S $253,500 --
Klimaszewski Ted $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sun Honglin $160,500
Previous Owner Klimaszewski Ted $248,907
Previous Owner Klimaszewski Ted $30,000
Previous Owner Klimaszewski Ted $127,200
Previous Owner Klimaszewski Ted $127,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/21/2020 01/21/20 Sold $214,300 -4.8% $133 / Sq Ft
01/08/2020 01/08/20 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2019 10/05/19 Price Changed $225,000 -4.3% $140 / Sq Ft
09/18/2019 09/18/19 Price Changed $235,000 -6.0% $146 / Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 For Sale $250,000 -1.4% $155 / Sq Ft
05/16/2013 05/16/13 Sold $253,500 -4.3% $157 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/25/2013 02/25/13 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2013 02/04/13 For Sale $264,900 -- $164 / 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 $11,679 $225,120 $59,920 $165,200
2024 $8,447 $151,900 $42,000 $109,900
2023 $8,564 $151,900 $42,000 $109,900
2022 $8,427 $151,900 $42,000 $109,900
2021 $7,966 $151,900 $42,000 $109,900
2020 $8,449 $162,540 $73,150 $89,390
2019 $7,942 $162,540 $73,150 $89,390
2018 $7,795 $162,540 $73,150 $89,390
2017 $7,357 $162,540 $73,150 $89,390
2016 $7,373 $162,540 $73,150 $89,390
2015 $7,264 $177,730 $81,270 $96,460
2014 $7,097 $177,730 $81,270 $96,460
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170227732

SmartMLS

APN: HAMD-003225-000084