NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Bittersweet Dr Gales Ferry, CT 06335

Estimated Value: $529,000 - $565,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,412 Sq Ft
$227/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2023

Last sale price $435,900 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,562/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2023

There is room for everyone in this lovely oversized colonial in the highly popular Bittersweet subdivision! Your eat-in kitchen can look into the family room with wood burning fireplace, or through the sliders to the expansive deck overlooking the fenced-in backyard. Convenient first floor laundry! Upstairs there is a true landing rather than just a hallway. Main bath and 4 generous sized bedrooms! Primary bedroom with full bath & jet tub! Seller has been quite meticulous with maintaining this lovely home. There is a young roof, boiler & deck as well as a newer hot water tank and garage doors! Outdoor hot tub for your enjoyment! There are even winter water views!! Whole house fan, whole house generator hook-up & central vacuum. Walk-out basement could be finished if so desired. Another well built home by local builder John Majcher. In a neighborhood of similar homes where pride of ownership shows!! **MULTIPLE OFFER SITUATION: Please submit highest and best- price, terms & conditions by noon on Wednesday, March 29th.** Thank you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Christiansen

RE/MAX Realty Group License #REB.0791733 Listed on: 03/17/2023

RE/MAX Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Pollard

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0819432

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,105

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Property is zoned R40

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,412 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Gales Ferry Elementary School
  • Ledyard Middle School
  • Ledyard High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Bittersweet Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1509590

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,105

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Gales Ferry
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2412
  • Total Sq Ft: 2412
  • Year Built: 1987
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4471
  • Directions: From Gales Ferry Center North on Route 12. Right on Stonybrook Rd (just before Holmbergs) First left is Bittersweet. House is on the left. Sign.
  • Financing Used: FHA
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2412
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 20

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Whole House Fan, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gales Ferry
  • Middle School: Ledyard
  • High School: Ledyard

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.1
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision Lightly Wooded Fence - Full
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R40
  • Parcel #: 1509590

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 7105
  • Total Assessed Value: 210070
  • Mil Rate Total: 33.82

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Gales Ferry
  • Middle Jr High School: Ledyard
  • High School: Ledyard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2023
Closed on
Apr 13, 2023
Sold by
Triplett Terry L
Bought by
Beardslee Richard R and Weldon-Beardslee Amy B
Seller's Agent
Carol Christiansen
RE/MAX Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jason Pollard
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$435,900
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.4%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$546,865

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,965
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.58%
Original Mortgage
$399,175
Outstanding Balance
$388,182
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$158,683

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2015
Sold by
Triplett Terry L and Robinson Megan J
Bought by
Triplett Terry L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2007
Sold by
Clark Gard J and Clark Beth G
Bought by
Robinson Megan J and Triplett Terry L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,920
Interest Rate
6.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2002
Sold by
Wright Leo C and Wright Frances
Bought by
Clark Gard J and Clark Beth G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,000
Interest Rate
6.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1988
Sold by
Howlett Kevin
Bought by
Wright Leo
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Beardslee Richard R $435,900 None Available
Triplett Terry L -- --
Robinson Megan J $369,900 --
Clark Gard J $310,000 --
Wright Leo $281,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Beardslee Richard R $399,175
Previous Owner Wright Leo $272,000
Previous Owner Wright Leo $295,920
Previous Owner Wright Leo $274,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2023 04/13/23 Sold $435,900 +1.4% $181 / Sq Ft
03/29/2023 03/29/23 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2023 03/27/23 For Sale $429,900 -- $178 / 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 $7,828 $210,770 $62,860 $147,910
2024 $7,397 $210,070 $62,860 $147,210
2023 $7,260 $210,070 $62,860 $147,210
2022 $7,105 $210,070 $62,860 $147,210
2021 $7,058 $210,070 $62,860 $147,210
2020 $7,194 $205,730 $67,830 $137,900
2019 $7,547 $215,250 $67,830 $147,420
2018 $7,381 $215,250 $67,830 $147,420
2017 $7,004 $215,250 $67,830 $147,420
2016 $6,866 $215,250 $67,830 $147,420
2015 $6,544 $215,250 $67,830 $147,420
2014 $6,690 $220,080 $65,380 $154,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Christiansen

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Carol Christiansen

    RE/MAX

    (860) 460-6808

    17 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Carol Christiansen
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  • Jason Pollard

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jason Pollard

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    (860) 287-1976

    6 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Jason Pollard
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170556634

SmartMLS

APN: LEDY-000024-000200-000020

Connecticut New London County Gales Ferry 06335

20 Bittersweet Dr, Gales Ferry, CT

This home is located at 20 Bittersweet Dr, Gales Ferry, CT 06335 since 17 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $546,865, approximately $226 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 20 Bittersweet Dr is a home located in New London County with nearby schools including Ledyard Middle School, Ledyard High School, and Integrated Day Charter School.

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