NOT LISTED FOR SALE
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,791 Sq Ft
2.9 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 9, 2018

Last sale price $1,550,000 $268 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Barn
  • Sauna
  • Mile Creek School Rated A
  • Pool House
  • In a Historic District

About This Home

As of July 2018

Just doors down from the Florence Griswold Museum, this 1850 Federal style house is set behind a stone wall and a row of horse chestnut trees. The 6 bedroom and 4.5 bath house sits on just under 3 manicured acres and has been remodeled while preserving its architectural details. Original moldings, 9ft plus ceilings, custom built-ins, paneled walls and hardwood floors run throughout the house. The kitchen is open to the family area with a wood burning fireplace and sunroom alcove. The kitchen consists of the breakfast area, large island & butler's pantry with Wolf, Subzero, Miele & Fisher Paykel appliances and quartz countertops. The first floor includes the dining room with wood burning fireplace, a living room with wood burning fireplace and the sunroom. The second floor is made up of the master bedroom suite and 3 additional bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. The third floor has 2 bedrooms and a full bath. This stunning property is surrounded by privet, mature trees and plantings, bluestone terraces, split rail fencing and stone walls. It includes a 3 bedroom guesthouse, a restored post and beam barn that acts as a game room with large stone fireplace. The barn also includes 3 bays for firewood, storage and potting shed. The Gunite pool w/spa is set beside the year round pool house with kitchen, full bath, outdoor shower, sauna & workout area. Spacious backyard and full property generator. Only two hours to NYC and Boston. Long Island Sound and CT River. Agent/Owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Childs

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0774148 Listed on: 05/22/2018

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Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Strycharz

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0767047

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,561

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 2.9 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RU80

Parking

  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,791 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Storage In Attic
  • Finished Attic

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Auto Pool Cleaner

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near golf course
  • In a Historic District

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Per Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,561

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

2.9 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5791
  • Total Sq Ft: 5791
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Private School(s), Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Exclusions: Per Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Regulated Historic District
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Exit 70, Lyme Street to Sill Lane.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Finished, Heated, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Cable - Available, Sauna, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sauna, Sitting Room, Staff Quarters
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Guest House, Hot Tub, Lighting, Shed, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Safety Fence, Auto Cleaner, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.9000
  • Lot Description: Historic District, Dry, Level Lot, Fence - Rail, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RU80

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: 25561
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1551776

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2025
Sold by
Dejonge William A
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2019
Sold by
Bannister Elizabeth F
Bought by
E Frances Bannister Ret and Bannister

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2018
Closed on
Jul 9, 2018
Sold by
Childs Hanna M and Mcchilds James
Bought by
Bannister Elizabeth F
Seller's Agent
James Childs
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Strycharz
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-8.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2003
Sold by
Spilsbury Maureen
Bought by
Childs Hanna and Childs James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1995
Sold by
Bank Unite Texas Fsb
Bought by
Spilsbury Maureen J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1988
Sold by
Lynch J Brent
Bought by
Goldblatt Jeffrey S
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
E Frances Bannister Ret -- --
Bannister Elizabeth F $1,550,000 --
Childs Hanna $1,785,000 --
Spilsbury Maureen J $537,000 --
Goldblatt Jeffrey S $1,150,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $895,500
Previous Owner Childs James $887,054
Previous Owner Childs Hannah $1,100,000
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/09/2018 07/09/18 Sold $1,550,000 -8.6% $268 / Sq Ft
05/22/2018 05/22/18 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $293 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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 $28,505 $1,756,300 $288,400 $1,467,900
2024 $26,730 $1,095,500 $206,600 $888,900
2023 $25,744 $1,095,500 $206,600 $888,900
2022 $25,744 $1,095,500 $206,600 $888,900
2021 $25,525 $1,095,500 $206,600 $888,900
2020 $0 $1,095,500 $206,600 $888,900
2019 $0 $1,239,600 $185,300 $1,054,300
2018 $27,160 $1,239,600 $185,300 $1,054,300
2017 $0 $1,239,600 $185,300 $1,054,300
2016 $26,280 $1,239,600 $185,300 $1,054,300
2015 $25,561 $1,239,600 $185,300 $1,054,300
2014 $27,217 $1,384,400 $185,300 $1,199,100
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 170079876

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APN: OLYM 00105700

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