$410,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2018

159 Fairwood Rd Bethany, CT 06524

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,930 Sq Ft
1.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$140 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Bethany Community School Rated A-
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of January 2019

Enjoy gardening and good times! Attractive and level 1.5 acre property. 9 room colonial offers 4 bedrooms & 3.1 baths. Living room with bay window is bathed in light. Beautiful wide plank floors in LR, DR and entrance. Large eat-in kitchen opens to family room with FP & slider to newer deck. Enjoy the first floor sunroom or office. 2 car attached garage. Convenient location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Irma Nesson

Calcagni Real Estate License #RES.0495557 Listed on: 04/26/2018

Calcagni Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Alice Schwartz

Houlihan Lawrence WD License #RES.0768732

Houlihan Lawrence WD

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,150

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-65

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,930 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Bethany Community Elementary School
  • Amity Middle School
  • Amity Regional High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Heating system powered by passive solar
  • Deck

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,150

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2930
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2930
  • Total Sq Ft: 2930
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Lake, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Falls Road to Fairwood Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 159

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bethany Community
  • Middle School: Amity
  • High School: Amity Regional

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Passive Solar

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.5000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded
  • Zoning: R-65

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: 9150
  • Total Assessed Value: 247970
  • Mil Rate Base: 36.900
  • Mil Rate Total: 36.900
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1057864

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Bethany Community
  • Middle Jr High School: Amity
  • High School: Amity Regional

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2018
Closed on
Jan 30, 2019
Sold by
Terray Lisa M and Terray James S
Bought by
Haley Kalin M and Haley Matthew R
Seller's Agent
Enid Santora
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Andersen
Houlihan Lawrence WD
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$392,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-4.27%
Current Estimated Value
$661,936

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$269,436
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
Original Mortgage
$314,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2018
Closed on
Jul 5, 2018
Sold by
Goblirsch Gregory S and Lasch Shirley J
Bought by
Terray Lisa M and Terray James S
Seller's Agent
Irma Nesson
Calcagni Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alice Schwartz
Houlihan Lawrence WD
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-8.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.24%
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1999
Sold by
Ziemba Walter P and Ziemba Jacqueline D
Bought by
Goblirsch Gregory S and Goblirsch Shirlet Jl
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $392,500 --
Warranty Deed $392,500 --
Warranty Deed $410,000 --
Warranty Deed $410,000 --
Warranty Deed $285,000 --
Warranty Deed $285,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $130,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $300,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $314,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $328,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2019 01/31/19 Sold $392,500 -1.6% $134 / Sq Ft
12/18/2018 12/18/18 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2018 12/08/18 Price Changed $399,000 -2.7% $136 / Sq Ft
12/08/2018 12/08/18 For Sale $410,000 +4.5% $140 / Sq Ft
10/27/2018 10/27/18 Off Market $392,500 -- --
10/23/2018 10/23/18 Price Changed $410,000 -2.4% $140 / Sq Ft
10/01/2018 10/01/18 For Sale $420,000 +2.4% $143 / Sq Ft
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Sold $410,000 -2.1% $140 / Sq Ft
06/06/2018 06/06/18 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2018 05/21/18 Price Changed $419,000 -6.7% $143 / Sq Ft
04/26/2018 04/26/18 For Sale $449,000 -- $153 / 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 $10,903 $374,150 $83,790 $290,360
2024 $10,653 $374,850 $83,790 $291,060
2023 $10,012 $265,000 $93,100 $171,900
2022 $9,540 $265,000 $93,100 $171,900
2021 $9,143 $265,000 $93,100 $171,900
2020 $9,688 $265,000 $93,100 $171,900
2019 $9,779 $265,000 $93,100 $171,900
2018 $9,150 $247,970 $95,200 $152,770
2017 $9,150 $247,970 $95,200 $152,770
2016 $8,803 $247,970 $95,200 $152,770
2015 $8,689 $247,970 $95,200 $152,770
2014 $8,406 $247,970 $95,200 $152,770
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170076713

SmartMLS

APN: BETH-000111-000066-000002