$350,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2021

161 Elm St Monroe, CT 06468

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,204 Sq Ft
2.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$291 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.57 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Monroe Elementary School Rated A
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2021

Centrally located and well situated on a 2.57 acre lot, this charming Cape is the house you have been waiting for! The eat-in-kitchen is the heart of the home and has been beautifully updated and maintained with white shaker style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, multi color hexagon backsplash, granite countertops and recessed lighting. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main level. There is a cozy family room with a pellet stove, main level bedroom adjacent to the bathroom and two additional bedrooms upstairs. The exterior of this great home features an expansive deck, level yard, fire pit, swing set and sandbox. Close proximity to Wolfe Park, Webb Mountain Park, highway and shopping!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danielle Valenti

Around Town Real Estate LLC License #RES.0800203

Around Town Real Estate LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Wright

RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0739610

RE/MAX Right Choice

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,599

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 2.57 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned RF1

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,204 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,599

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1204
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1204
  • Total Sq Ft: 1204
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3300
  • Directions: GPS Friendly.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 161

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Shed
  • 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: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.5700
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Level Lot, Treed
  • Zoning: RF1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 6599
  • Total Assessed Value: 186000
  • Mil Rate Base: 35.480
  • Mil Rate Total: 35.480
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 173376

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
Mar 25, 2021
Closed on
May 28, 2021
Sold by
Sowell Brianna L and Sowell Dubie T
Bought by
Derienzo Mathew V
Seller's Agent
Danielle Valenti
Around Town Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Scott Wright
RE/MAX Right Choice
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
7.69%
Total Days on Market
47
Current Estimated Value
$458,970

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,970
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.01%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$256,249
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$202,721

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2012
Sold by
Tweedie Mildred A Est
Bought by
Loomis Bethany

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
3.59%

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $350,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $350,000 None Available
Executors Deed $180,000 --
Executors Deed $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $280,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $280,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $245,471 FHA
Previous Owner $144,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $350,000 +7.7% $291 / Sq Ft
05/11/2021 05/11/21 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2021 03/25/21 For Sale $325,000 +30.0% $270 / Sq Ft
12/16/2015 12/16/15 Sold $250,000 -3.8% $221 / Sq Ft
11/16/2015 11/16/15 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2015 09/27/15 For Sale $259,900 -- $230 / 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 $7,118 $186,000 $90,700 $95,300
2023 $6,984 $186,000 $90,700 $95,300
2022 $6,856 $186,000 $90,700 $95,300
2021 $6,763 $186,000 $90,700 $95,300
2020 $6,599 $186,000 $90,700 $95,300
2019 $6,543 $183,900 $95,300 $88,600
2018 $6,481 $183,900 $95,300 $88,600
2017 $6,576 $183,900 $95,300 $88,600
2016 $6,437 $183,900 $95,300 $88,600
2015 $6,317 $183,900 $95,300 $88,600
2014 $6,097 $196,630 $118,510 $78,120
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Danielle Valenti

Around Town Real Estate LLC

(203) 241-7880

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Hi, I’m Danielle Valenti, a dedicated full-time Real Estate Advisor with 9 years of experience helping Connecticut home sellers and buyers navigate the real estate market across Fairfield County and beyond. My passion for my career is fueled by my love for helping people achieve their goals.

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170383181

SmartMLS

APN: MONR-000022-000042