$745,000
SOLD OCT 20, 2025

23 Forest Hills Dr Madison, CT 06443

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,564 Sq Ft
0.96 Acres

Recently Sold

$291 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Patio

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to this classic 5-bedroom Colonial on highly sought-after Forest Hills Drive. This beautifully maintained home offers 5 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a finished walkout lower level with a game room, guest bedroom, and full bath-perfect for entertaining or hosting overnight guests. The heart of the home is a newly renovated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and modern finishes that blend style with function. Enjoy cozy evenings in the elegant front-to-back living room with a fireplace, or unwind in the warm and inviting family room, complete with a second fireplace. Step out onto the oversized screened-in porch-a serene retreat so comfortable, you'll never want to leave. Additional highlights include gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a beautifully landscaped yard with a charming brick patio, and a brand-new architectural shingle roof. All this in a prime location, just minutes from Madison's vibrant town center, beaches, the train station, and I-95.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Lynch

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: (203) 627-2331 License #RES.0760078 Listed on: 08/05/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kirsten Adams

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0789096

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,708

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,564 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Parking

  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Polson Middle School
  • Daniel Hand High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1156993

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,708

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2564
  • Total Sq Ft: 2564
  • Year Built: 1975
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Scotland Road to Forest Hills
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Drive
  • Office Attribution Contact: (203) 245-4700
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking: None

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, Tank Size Unknown
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.96
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 1156993

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 9708

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Polson
  • High School: Daniel Hand

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2025
Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Horton Peter and Horton Deirdre R
Bought by
Zabin Alyssa R and Collins Matthew
Seller's Agent
Cathy Lynch
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kirsten Adams
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$819,000
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-9.04%
Views
1886
Current Estimated Value
$762,865

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,865
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.44%
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Outstanding Balance
$440,229
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$322,636

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2002
Sold by
Kloppenburg Robert E and Kloppenburg Lianne M
Bought by
Horton Peter and Horton Deidre R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
Austin James H and Austin Jill B
Bought by
Kloppenburg Robert E and Kloppenburg Lianne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1994
Sold by
Cowan Ross C and Cowan Katherine T
Bought by
Austin James H and Austin Jill B
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $745,000 --
Warranty Deed $400,000 --
Warranty Deed $324,900 --
Warranty Deed $277,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $445,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $79,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $270,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $197,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Sold $745,000 -6.8% $291 / Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Price Changed $799,000 -2.4% $312 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $819,000 -- $319 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $9,708 $432,800 $142,600 $290,200
2024 $9,522 $432,800 $142,600 $290,200
2023 $9,024 $301,100 $109,700 $191,400
2022 $8,855 $301,100 $109,700 $191,400
2021 $8,687 $301,100 $109,700 $191,400
2020 $3,724 $301,100 $109,700 $191,400
2019 $3,780 $301,100 $109,700 $191,400
2018 $8,457 $301,600 $129,200 $172,400
2017 $8,234 $301,600 $129,200 $172,400
2016 $7,989 $301,600 $129,200 $172,400
2015 $7,769 $301,600 $129,200 $172,400
2014 $10,116 $401,900 $175,600 $226,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24113416

SmartMLS

APN: MADI-000050-000000-000041