NOT LISTED FOR SALE

174 Chestnut Ridge Rd Bethel, CT 06801

Estimated Value: $1,095,000 - $1,360,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,836 Sq Ft
$174/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2021

Last sale price $849,000 $124 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,072/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Bethel High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of June 2021

Uber custom colonial with phenomenal construction quality on over 4 acres of gently sloped private land.You will love the solitude the wrap around porch offers and the ideal location,close to tons of hiking trails,downtown Bethel,shopping and local restaurants,as well as an easy commute to lower Fairfield County,I-84,I-95 and the Merritt Parkway.This one of a kind home offers a meticulously designed layout and state of the art materials such as geothermal heating/cooling and sprayed in insulation.The 1st level begins with a spacious entry that opens to a gracious great room. The sitting space opens to a huge dining room with fireplace then on to an amazing eat in kitchen.The kitchen features a huge island, 2 dishwashers, 6 burner chefs stove with griddle, large separate ice maker,chefs refrigerator and convection microwave.The great room is in the center of the house and offers a gorgeous stone fireplace with two built in desk areas behind mirrored doors,the wet bar is in the perfect entertaining location and offers a beer tap as well as a wine fridge.The main level is rounded out with a private office or music room, LARGE mudroom off the 3 car garage, laundry area AND a butlers kitchen (a must have for today’s busy lifestyle). Upstairs you will find a stunning master suite including a separate nursery/fitness/office area, a spa like bathroom with a soaking tub and steam shower, of course the master closets are custom designed.Four additional en-suite bedrooms include...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Luks Fidanza

Luks Realty License #REB.0758631 Listed on: 02/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Elaine Schanzenbach

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0752970

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,168

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Cleared Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-80

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Wrap Around Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • 60 Gallon+ Propane Water Heater
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Ask for exclusion list please

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,168

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4836
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4836
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 2000
  • Total Sq Ft: 6836
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The “boys” wing with a total boys bathroom and bonus common space. The bedroom level also includes an upstairs laundry area. The walk up attic is perfect for tons of easy storage or your plans to finish this already insulated and floored space. The lower
  • Exclusions: Ask for exclusion list please
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4836
  • Directions: GPS friendly. Chestnut Ridge to accessway at 174. Driveway on left
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 2 laundry rooms
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Porch-Wrap Around, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Geothermal
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, 100 Gallon Tank, Propane
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.0000
  • Lot Description: Dry, Cleared, Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Rolling
  • Zoning: R-80

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 19168
  • Mil Rate Base: 33.740
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2247

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2021
Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Wichman Jonathan C and Wichman Lenore M
Bought by
Messinger Michael and Timoney Cristin
Seller's Agent
Melissa Luks Fidanza
Luks Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elaine Schanzenbach
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$849,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,191,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$342,800
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.92%
Original Mortgage
$679,200
Outstanding Balance
$614,931
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$576,869

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2000
Sold by
Miller&Rosnick Pc
Bought by
Wichman Jonathan C and Wichman Lenore M
Source: Public Records

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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
Messinger Michael $849,000 None Available
Wichman Jonathan C $90,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Messinger Michael $679,200
Previous Owner Wichman Jonathan C $100,000
Previous Owner Wichman Jonathan C $400,000
Previous Owner Wichman Jonathan C $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Sold $849,000 0.0% $124 / Sq Ft
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2021 03/03/21 For Sale $849,000 -- $124 / 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 $21,638 $711,550 $127,470 $584,080
2024 $20,756 $711,550 $127,470 $584,080
2023 $20,229 $711,550 $127,470 $584,080
2022 $20,228 $584,780 $128,450 $456,330
2021 $20,035 $584,780 $128,450 $456,330
2020 $19,168 $568,120 $128,450 $439,670
2019 $18,981 $568,120 $128,450 $439,670
2018 $18,674 $568,120 $128,450 $439,670
2017 $16,362 $497,620 $122,070 $375,550
2016 $16,008 $497,620 $122,070 $375,550
2015 $16,013 $497,620 $122,070 $375,550
2014 $15,979 $497,620 $122,070 $375,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170374493

SmartMLS

APN: BETH-000033-000047A-000214-000004