$720,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2025

188 Falls Rd Bethany, CT 06524

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,312 Sq Ft
6.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 6.92 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Bethany Community School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

PEACEFUL & PRIVATE!! You've been searching for this! 4 bed, 3.5 bath home boasts 3232 sq feet overlooking 7 acres of nature. Entertain in this open floor plan is perfect for any occasion. Large eat-in Kitchen with stone counters, island & gas stove top flows into the living room, centered with a gas fireplace. Walk through French Doors & enjoy breakfasts or evenings in the sunroom. Magnificent views from the sunroom & deck. The Dining room is located directly off the kitchen for easy entertaining. The 1st floor also features a half bath, 2 pantries & laundry room leading into the Great Room. Hardwood floors throughout. The spacious Master Bedroom has abundant closet space, a full bath with double sinks, soaking tub & shower. 3 additional bedrooms are on the 2nd level. One has a bonus room that could be used for an office/study area. Huge attic great for storage. The recently remodeled Fully finished basement features a direct walk out to the yard, garage access and a full bathroom. Great for long-term visitors. So much potential! MANY IMPROVEMENTS: Roof, driveway millings, new AC system (new condenser, thermostats, 2 mini-splits in basement/sunroom (2021). Basement remodel & landscape grading (2022), solar install (2023), front door & basement sliding door, electric car charger (2024). New appliances recently replaced: washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, oven, microwave. FLOOR PLANS ATTACHED. Hurry! Won't last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Taylor

RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0782266 Listed on: 03/25/2025

RE/MAX Right Choice

Last Buyer's Agent

Marji Kochis

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0369060

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,215

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 6.92 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R-65

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1057564

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,215

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3232
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1080
  • Total Sq Ft: 4312
  • Year Built: 1997
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Directions: GPS friendly. Long driveway
  • Financing Used: VA
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: off kitchen
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Under House Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Lot Info

  • Acres: 6.92
  • Lot Description: Secluded Lightly Wooded Level Lot Sloping Lot
  • Zoning: R-65
  • Parcel #: 1057564

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 12215

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
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Thompson Aaron G and Thompson Carrie F
Bought by
Giwa Al
Seller's Agent
Jill Taylor
RE/MAX Right Choice
Buyer's Agent
Marji Kochis
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$745,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.36%
Views
103
Current Estimated Value
$716,170

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,830
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.06%
Original Mortgage
$735,480
Outstanding Balance
$732,346
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
-$16,176

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2021
Closed on
Apr 23, 2021
Sold by
Ornstein Jason and Ornstein Ruth A
Bought by
Thompson Aaron G and Thompson Carrie F
Seller's Agent
Jade Levinson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jill Taylor
RE/MAX Right Choice
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.42%
Original Mortgage
$444,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1997
Sold by
Stearne Tr Pamela
Bought by
Giuliano Michael J
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $720,000 --
Warranty Deed $720,000 --
Warranty Deed $555,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $555,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $50,000 --
Warranty Deed $50,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $735,480 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Closed $735,480 New Conventional
Previous Owner $444,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $86,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Sold $720,000 +0.7% $167 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $715,000 -4.0% $166 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Sale $745,000 +34.2% $173 / Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Sold $555,000 +0.9% $172 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/16/2021 02/16/21 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2021 01/15/21 For Sale $549,900 -- $170 / 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 $12,524 $429,800 $94,850 $334,950
2024 $12,215 $429,800 $94,850 $334,950
2023 $12,084 $319,850 $103,380 $216,470
2022 $11,048 $306,890 $103,380 $203,510
2021 $10,588 $306,890 $103,380 $203,510
2020 $11,220 $306,890 $103,380 $203,510
2019 $11,324 $306,890 $103,380 $203,510
2018 $11,269 $305,380 $115,430 $189,950
2017 $11,269 $305,380 $115,430 $189,950
2016 $10,841 $305,380 $115,430 $189,950
2015 $10,701 $305,380 $115,430 $189,950
2014 $10,352 $305,380 $115,430 $189,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24079462

SmartMLS

APN: BETH-000111-000069-000008