$500,000
SOLD SEP 23, 2024

159 Church St Unit 161 Wethersfield, CT 06109

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,250 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$222 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wrap Around Balcony
  • Porch
  • Attic
  • Thermal Windows
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2024

This very special home in Old Wethersfield has been loved & enjoyed by the same family for over 100 years! This property is a a rare find, offering a chance to own a piece of history with the benefits of modern living. It is a wonderful fusion of past & present! A wrap around porch that graces the front of the house invites you to relax & enjoy the neighborhood's charm. Step in the door & your eye will be drawn to the impressive staircase, its mahogany bannister is a beautiful reminder of the home's history! A French door leads to the bright & comfortable living room. The kitchen is adjacent to the dining room & features generous storage, granite counters & new stainless steel appliances. Two bedrooms & a full bath complete the first floor. A large family room, three bedrooms and a xl bathroom with a jacuzzi tub can be found on the second floor. Additional particulars include gas heat, 2nd floor laundry, walk-up attic, thermo-pane windows (all but 4), central air on 2nd floor & flexible floor-plans. You will enjoy relaxing on the patio that overlooks the private backyard. It is deep, level lot that offers plenty of room for outdoor fun, gardening or a pool. Walk to all that Old Wethersfield has to offer....award winning restaurants, shops, museums, farmer's market, concerts, events, parks, hiking, bike trails, the Cove, Hanmer School, Mikey's Place & so much more! Schedule your showing & see the many features left for your surprise!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Bowman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0069223

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Defrancesco

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0776989

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,621

Year Built

  • Built in 1882

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,250 Sq Ft Home
  • Thermal Windows
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walkup Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Balcony
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Alfred W. Hanmer Elementary School
  • Silas Deane Middle School
  • Wethersfield High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Property is near shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2376850

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,621

Year Built

Built in 1882

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Old Wethersfield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2250
  • Total Sq Ft: 2250
  • Year Built: 1882
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: On Church Street, near Garden Street...
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Attic Description: Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: second floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 159

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Porch, Wrap Around Deck, Gutters, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Brick, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

  • Elementary School: Alfred W. Hanmer
  • Middle School: Silas Deane
  • High School: Wethersfield

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Historic District
  • Zoning: B
  • Parcel #: 2376850

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 7621
  • Total Assessed Value: 176340
  • Mil Rate Total: 43.22

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Alfred W. Hanmer
  • Middle Jr High School: Silas Deane
  • High School: Wethersfield

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/23/2024 09/23/24 Sold $500,000 +5.3% $222 / Sq Ft
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2024 08/16/24 For Sale $474,900 -- $211 / 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
2024 $7,621 $176,340 $75,640 $100,700
2023 $7,367 $176,340 $75,640 $100,700
2022 $7,244 $176,340 $75,640 $100,700
2021 $7,172 $176,340 $75,640 $100,700
2020 $7,175 $176,340 $75,640 $100,700
2019 $7,184 $176,340 $75,640 $100,700
2018 $7,251 $177,800 $74,300 $103,500
2017 $7,071 $177,800 $74,300 $103,500
2016 $6,852 $177,800 $74,300 $103,500
2015 $6,790 $177,800 $74,300 $103,500
2014 $6,532 $177,800 $74,300 $103,500
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $165,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $500,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $500,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24040328

SmartMLS

APN: S29970