NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Butternut Ln Berlin, CT 06037

Estimated Value: $374,000 - $417,557

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,153 Sq Ft
$181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2019

Last sale price $226,000 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,652/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Berlin High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2019

Sought after KENSINGTON location. A village of Berlin. Estate sale. Sold AS IS. This home has been in the same family since 1965. Loads of potential in this center staircase New England Colonial situated on a level, 1/4 acre lot with a 2-car garage within walking distance to GRISWOLD Elementary School. Spacious rooms with hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Front to back living room with wood burning fireplace. Easy to convert to natural gas. Formal dining room is great for the upcoming holidays. Large, eat in kitchen with side door entrance. First floor laundry with the half bathroom. Upstairs features a front to back master bedroom with walkin closet. Potential to add master bathroom. 2 additional bedrooms. Finished lower level family room with heat. The trendy mid-century bar is perfect for entertaining. Efficient 2 zone natural gas heating and hot water. Maintenance free exterior and thermopane windows. Lightly treed backyard. Ideal for summertime BBQ's. Excellent in town location only minutes to the center of Kensington and the new AMTRAK station. Enjoy the BUSY BEAN Coffee Cafe , EVEN STEPHENS, Dairy Queen and TAVERN ON THE TRACKS, Convenient location for commuting to Hartford or New Haven. Area amenities include HUNGERFORD NATURE CENTER, RAGGED MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL PRESERVE and the NEW BRITAIN BEES BASEBALL STADIUM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Jean Agostini

RE/MAX Right Choice License #REB.0004721 Listed on: 09/26/2019

RE/MAX Right Choice

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Neri

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0812953

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,814

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-15

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Mary Griswold Elementary School
  • Mcgee Middle School
  • Berlin High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,814

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Kensington
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1603
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1603
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 550
  • Total Sq Ft: 2153
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Nearby Amenities: Medical Facilities, Public Transportation
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2859
  • Directions: Farmington Ave to Oakwood to Butternut Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room Location: In half bathroom
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 229

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mary Griswold
  • Middle School: McGee
  • High School: Berlin

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2600
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-15

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 5814
  • Total Assessed Value: 178900
  • Mil Rate Base: 32.500
  • Mil Rate Total: 32.500
  • Tax District Amount: 356
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 453000

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mary Griswold
  • Middle Jr High School: McGee
  • High School: Berlin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2019
Closed on
Dec 18, 2019
Sold by
Veneski Robert D Est
Bought by
Norris David D and Norris Mary
Seller's Agent
Mary Jean Agostini
RE/MAX Right Choice
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Neri
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$226,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-9.6%
Current Estimated Value
$384,458

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,458
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.13%
Original Mortgage
$180,800
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Norris David D $226,000 None Available
Norris David D $226,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Norris David D $180,000
Closed Norris David D $180,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Sold $226,000 -5.8% $105 / Sq Ft
11/12/2019 11/12/19 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2019 10/25/19 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $111 / Sq Ft
09/26/2019 09/26/19 For Sale $250,000 -- $116 / 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 $6,565 $214,200 $97,600 $116,600
2024 $6,471 $214,200 $97,600 $116,600
2023 $6,332 $214,200 $97,600 $116,600
2022 $6,138 $178,900 $87,000 $91,900
2021 $6,070 $178,900 $87,000 $91,900
2020 $6,070 $178,900 $87,000 $91,900
2019 $6,050 $178,300 $87,000 $91,300
2018 $5,814 $178,900 $87,000 $91,900
2017 $5,601 $177,200 $86,200 $91,000
2016 $5,460 $177,200 $86,200 $91,000
2015 $5,378 $177,200 $86,200 $91,000
2014 $5,125 $177,200 $86,200 $91,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170239798

SmartMLS

APN: BERL-000082-000029E-000015