NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Seabright Ave Bridgeport, CT 06605

Black Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $613,000 - $699,527

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,944 Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2016

Last sale price $365,000 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,470/month

192 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Attic
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Finished Attic
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • 1-minute walk to Ellsworth Park

About This Home

As of April 2016

Think of this water view beauty as your HOME without the added cost of taxes and insurance! Very spacious & impeccably maintained two family with fabulous & fully finished 3rd floor suite. Enjoy spectacular views of Black Rock Harbor from your front porch. Over $100K in improvements. Live well on the top floors for less - could be perfect for multi-generational living. Think outside the box and own for less than rent with income. Each floor enjoys a front & back porch plus dining room (or 2nd bedroom) in each unit. Third floor includes vaulted ceilings, glorious full bath & separate laundry. Detached 3 car garage & private backyard with abundant plantings. Just a minute’s walk to the beach. All this on one of St Mary's finest streets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Prenderville

Higgins Group Real Estate License #RES.0752572 Listed on: 05/12/2015

Higgins Group Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Walter Dobosz

Higgins Group Real Estate License #RES.0754788

Higgins Group Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,418

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Asbestos Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Water Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Black Rock Elementary School
  • Bassick High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,418

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Black Rock
  • Property Type: Multi-Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3100
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2350
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 844
  • Total Sq Ft: 3944
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3673
  • Directions: Beacon or Brewster to Seabright
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Attic Description: Finished, Heated, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Interior Access, Storage, Unfinished, Walk-out
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 159

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Lighting, Porch
  • Exterior Siding: Asbestos
  • Foundation Type: Stone, Masonry
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach, Harbor, View, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking, Paved
  • Garages Number: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

  • Elementary School: Black Rock
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Bassick

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1200
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Water View, Fence - Full, Fence - Wood
  • Zoning: res

Multi Family

  • Unit Count: 3
  • Total Multi Family: 11
  • Total Num Of Units: 2
  • Total Unit Count: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: 10418
  • Total Assessed Value: 246900
  • Mil Rate Total: 42.198
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10892

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Black Rock
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Bassick

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Serais Evelyn E
Bought by
Evelyn E Serais T
Total Days on Market
192
Current Estimated Value
$636,632

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2015
Closed on
Apr 19, 2016
Sold by
Buchanan Jennifer
Bought by
Serais Evelyn
Seller's Agent
Patricia Prenderville
Higgins Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Walter Dobosz
Higgins Group Real Estate
List Price
$399,500
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,500
-8.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2004
Sold by
Smith Craig
Bought by
Buchanan Jenniger

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
3.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1995
Sold by
Ericson Esther L
Bought by
Stuchell Anderson M and Smith Craig
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
Evelyn E Serais T -- None Available
Evelyn E Serais T E -- None Available
Serais Evelyn $365,000 --
Serais Evelyn $365,000 --
Buchanan Jenniger $355,500 --
Buchanan Jenniger $355,500 --
Stuchell Anderson M $95,000 --
Stuchell Anderson M $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stuchell Anderson M $384,000
Previous Owner Stuchell Anderson M $100,000
Previous Owner Stuchell Anderson M $249,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2016 04/15/16 Sold $365,000 -8.6% $93 / Sq Ft
03/16/2016 03/16/16 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2015 05/12/15 For Sale $399,500 -- $101 / 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
2024 $10,916 $251,230 $148,620 $102,610
2023 $10,916 $251,230 $148,620 $102,610
2022 $10,916 $251,230 $148,620 $102,610
2021 $10,916 $251,230 $148,620 $102,610
2020 $13,692 $253,600 $167,850 $85,750
2019 $13,692 $253,600 $167,850 $85,750
2018 $13,788 $253,600 $167,850 $85,750
2017 $13,788 $253,600 $167,850 $85,750
2016 $13,788 $253,600 $167,850 $85,750
2015 $10,419 $246,900 $133,810 $113,090
2014 $10,419 $246,900 $133,810 $113,090
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patricia Prenderville

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Patricia Prenderville

    Higgins Group Real Estate

    (203) 984-9423

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Patricia Prenderville
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  • Walter Dobosz

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Walter Dobosz

    Higgins Group Real Estate

    (203) 258-5304

    16 Total Sales

    Walter Dobosz
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99104357

SmartMLS

APN: BRID-000143-000008

Connecticut Fairfield County Bridgeport 06605 Black Rock

159 Seabright Ave, Bridgeport, CT

This home is located at 159 Seabright Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605 since 12 May 2015 and is currently estimated at $636,632, approximately $161 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 159 Seabright Ave is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Black Rock School, Bassick High School, and Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport.

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