NOT LISTED FOR SALE

163 Monument St Groton, CT 06340

Estimated Value: $418,000 - $495,879

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 07, 2022

Last sale price $415,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,984/month

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Victorian Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Move in Ready! Picturesque Victorian home nestled just at the top of the hill overlooking the Thames River. This completely renovated Victorian consist of multiple bedroom balconies, elegant stained glass windows, wrap around porch, and a large third floor master bedroom with amazing views of the Thames River. This roughly 2800 sq/ft, 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home sits on 0.65 acres. Enormous open backyard gives you plenty of space to to entertain and enjoy. A beautiful magnolia tree and a diverse assortment of flowers litter the backyard in the summer.

Completely renovated including a new kitchen, bathrooms, roof, and basement media room. Windows in basement and 1st floor are brand new. All other windows have had storm windows installed as to preserve the stained glass. 200 amp electrical service and heating zones installed for all floors. Oak hardwood flooring throughout home.

Great location just minutes from the ocean, downtown Mystic, and the highway. Home is approximately 2,804 sq/ft. Recent permitted renovations to finish space in the basement as well as third floor master suite. Please see virtual tour to get best viewing of home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brendon Mansaku

SM Real Estate Advisors License #REB.0795438 Listed on: 06/02/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Miale

KW Legacy Partners

KW Legacy Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,082

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned R52

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Asbestos Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Shared Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,082

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Groton City
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Victorian
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2800
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2295
  • Total Sq Ft: 2800
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2295
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2022
  • Directions: Please be aware home is a shared driveway. Property can be found nestled in the rear of lot location.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 163

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Wood, Asbestos
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: View, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • 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: 0.6500
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, Water View, Sloping Lot
  • Zoning: R52

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 5082
  • Total Assessed Value: 203700
  • Mil Rate Base: 21.280
  • Mil Rate Tax District: 3.670
  • Mil Rate Total: 24.950
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1949507

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
Jun 2, 2022
Closed on
Nov 7, 2022
Sold by
Lafoe John D
Bought by
Darkwe Jessica L
Seller's Agent
Brendon Mansaku
SM Real Estate Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Miale
KW Legacy Partners
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.35%
Views
132
Current Estimated Value
$461,220

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$46,220
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.68%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Outstanding Balance
$262,124
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$197,690

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2019
Closed on
Nov 1, 2019
Sold by
Shafer Wayne E and Shafer Catherine J
Bought by
Lafoe John D
Seller's Agent
Beverly Frattali
RE/MAX Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Susan Barnhouser
RE/MAX Legends
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$162,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-7.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1992
Sold by
Gill Phyllis
Bought by
Shafer Wayne and Shafer Catherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,000
Interest Rate
8.91%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Darkwe Jessica L $415,000 None Available
Lafoe John D $162,000 --
Shafer Wayne $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Darkwe Jessica L $270,000
Previous Owner Shafer Wayne $88,000
Previous Owner Shafer Wayne $75,000
Previous Owner Shafer Wayne $62,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/07/2022 11/07/22 Sold $415,000 0.0% $148 / Sq Ft
10/01/2022 10/01/22 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2022 09/26/22 Price Changed $415,000 -2.4% $148 / Sq Ft
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Price Changed $425,000 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
07/18/2022 07/18/22 For Sale $425,000 +2.4% $152 / Sq Ft
07/11/2022 07/11/22 Off Market $415,000 -- --
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $435,000 +168.5% $155 / Sq Ft
11/04/2019 11/04/19 Sold $162,000 -3.6% $82 / Sq Ft
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2019 09/15/19 Price Changed $168,000 -4.0% $85 / Sq Ft
08/28/2019 08/28/19 For Sale $175,000 -- $89 / 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 $5,889 $203,700 $107,170 $96,530
2024 $5,477 $203,700 $107,170 $96,530
2023 $5,255 $203,700 $65,800 $137,900
2022 $5,082 $203,700 $65,800 $137,900
2021 $4,608 $152,180 $43,820 $108,360
2020 $4,476 $152,180 $43,820 $108,360
2019 $4,333 $152,180 $43,820 $108,360
2018 $4,375 $152,180 $43,820 $108,360
2017 $4,390 $152,180 $43,820 $108,360
2016 $4,179 $153,860 $53,340 $100,520
2015 $4,126 $153,860 $53,340 $100,520
2014 $3,839 $153,860 $53,340 $100,520
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170496655

SmartMLS

APN: GROT-001689-001831-006774