NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Branch Hill Rd Preston, CT 06365

Estimated Value: $438,942 - $573,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,716 Sq Ft
$282/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 27, 2016

Last sale price $245,200 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,002/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 3.63 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Horse Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2016

Lovingly cared for Saltbox Colonial offers beautiful finishes; granite, stainless, hardwoods, tile and brick. There's a welcoming entry at the front door and a fantastic Rumford Fireplace in a perfectly designed great room style living room that you can enjoy from the dining room as well as the loft above. A main floor Master Bedroom suite with private full bath and walk-in-closet add to the tremendous appeal of this well designed home. The loft provides space for a home office, play area or homework station. Two more bedrooms up with another full bath complete the 2nd floor. Set on 3.69 acres with a buffer of trees surrounding the cleared areas gives you privacy and a sense of peace. With a 2 car detached garage, stone fireplace, thoughtful plantings and sunny deck there's plenty of outdoor amenities to compliment your complete enjoyment of this very special property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanne Grills

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0220127 Listed on: 03/28/2016

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Poola

William Raveis Real Estate License #REB.0755915

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,899

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 3.63 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Secluded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,716 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Hatchway

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Preston Veteran's Memorial Elementary School
  • Preston Plains Middle School
  • Norwich Free Academy High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Underground Utilities
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • 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

$3,899

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

3.63 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Cape Cod, Colonial, Saltbox
  • Total Sq Ft: 1716
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Rte 165 to Benjamin Rd to left onto Branch Hill to right hand turn just Before mailbox #159, stay to the left at the fork and follow up driveway for plenty of parking.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Full, Hatchway Access, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Stone Wall, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Barn, Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil, Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electrical Amperage: 100

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Preston Plains

Green Features

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.6274
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, Secluded, Treed, Fence - Stone
  • Property Info: Horse Property

Rental Info

  • Lease Purchase: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: 3899
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1559503

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Preston Veteran's Memorial
  • High School: Norwich Free Academy

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2016
Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Wheeler Douglas W and Wheeler Lisa B
Bought by
Hanks Michael and Hanks Nicole
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Grills
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mary Poola
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$244,000
Sold Price
$245,200
Premium/Discount to List
$1,200
0.49%
Current Estimated Value
$483,986

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$238,786
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$240,758
Outstanding Balance
$191,159
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$292,827

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1994
Sold by
Wood John H
Bought by
Wheeler Douglas and Wheeler Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1993
Sold by
Smiley John G and Anita Smiley I
Bought by
Wood John H
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hanks Michael $245,200 --
Wheeler Douglas $178,000 --
Wood John H $38,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wood John H $240,758
Previous Owner Wood John H $150,000
Previous Owner Wood John H $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/27/2016 05/27/16 Sold $245,200 +0.5% $143 / Sq Ft
04/02/2016 04/02/16 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2016 03/28/16 For Sale $244,000 -- $142 / 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 $5,489 $218,610 $61,740 $156,870
2024 $5,109 $218,610 $61,740 $156,870
2023 $5,017 $218,610 $61,740 $156,870
2022 $4,478 $160,600 $55,400 $105,200
2021 $4,327 $160,600 $55,400 $105,200
2020 $4,320 $160,600 $55,400 $105,200
2019 $4,245 $160,600 $55,400 $105,200
2018 $4,180 $160,600 $55,400 $105,200
2017 $4,123 $171,800 $55,400 $116,400
2016 $4,026 $169,500 $55,400 $114,100
2015 $3,899 $169,500 $55,400 $114,100
2014 $3,922 $169,500 $55,400 $114,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeanne Grills

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jeanne Grills

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (860) 912-1221

    38 Total Sales

    Jeanne Grills
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  • Mary Poola

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Mary Poola

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (860) 625-1913

    2 in this area

    326 Total Sales

    Mary Poola
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: E10120168

SmartMLS

APN: PRES-000120-B000001RA000159

Connecticut New London County Preston 06365

159 Branch Hill Rd, Preston, CT

Not Listed for Sale

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