$477,860
SOLD JUL 1, 2019

23 Mesa Dr Bethany, CT 06524

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,375 Sq Ft
2.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$142 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Bethany Community School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2022

BEST VALUE IN BETHANY. Sought after Amity Regional. Privacy on over 2 1/2 acres, yet still in a neighborhood setting! Stunning colonial with welcoming front porch beckons you in from the moment you pull up to the home. Gourmet kitchen features large island with seating, GE profile appliances, Jennair cooktop, double ovens, trash compactor and disposal. Granite counters, hardwood floors, builtins, huge dining area with sliders leading to deck. The sunken great room is the hub of the house and has soaring cathedral ceilings, fireplace, ceiling fan and windows on three walls of the room. Sunlight just pours into this house in every room both upstairs and downstairs and the oversize Harvey windows, including picture windows in the great room and master bedroom, offer breathtaking views in every season. The dining room features lighted tray ceiling and recessed lighting. Completing the first floor are the living room and first floor office, both with french doors, powder room and laundry room with lots of storage shelves. The entire first floor has hardwood floors, wide baseboard molding and there is wainscoting in the upstairs and downstairs hallways, as well as up the stairs. Master bedroom has custom barn doors, cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan and CA closets. Three other nice sized beds. Finished lower level has a rec room, and another bedroom with full bath. Backyard oasis features koi pond with waterfall, screened in gazebo. custom chicken coop(fresh eggs!), privacy galore.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laureen Kennedy

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0761569 Listed on: 04/01/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Misunas

BB Realty CT License #RES.0807622

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,336

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 2.62 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-65

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,336

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2915
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2915
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 460
  • Total Sq Ft: 3375
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Nearby Amenities: Library
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Falls Rd. To Tawney Drive to Mesa Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Compactor
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 23

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Gazebo, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Shed
  • 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: 3
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.6200
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision, Lightly Wooded
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-65

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 12336
  • Total Assessed Value: 334300
  • Mil Rate Base: 36.900
  • Mil Rate Total: 36.900
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2437245

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
Apr 6, 2022
Closed on
May 12, 2022
Sold by
Causseaux Phyllis
Bought by
Welsh Joseph T and Welsh Elaine S
Seller's Agent
Lisa Audette-Bova
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Konstantinos Milas
Milas Realty Advisors
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
5.04%
Current Estimated Value
$759,053

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$134,053
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.31%
Original Mortgage
$562,500
Outstanding Balance
$538,363
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$198,363

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2022
Closed on
May 6, 2022
Sold by
Zawatsky Robert D
Bought by
Causseaux Phyllis
Seller's Agent
Lisa Audette-Bova
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Konstantinos Milas
Milas Realty Advisors
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
5.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$562,500
Outstanding Balance
$538,363
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$198,363

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2019
Closed on
Jun 26, 2019
Sold by
Beard Christian and Beard Laurel
Bought by
Causseaux Phyllis
Seller's Agent
Laureen Kennedy
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Misunas
BB Realty CT
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$477,860
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,140
-4.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.80%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2016
Closed on
Jun 20, 2016
Sold by
Shea Edward and Shea Catherine
Bought by
Beard Christian and Beard Laurel
Seller's Agent
Frank D'Ostilio
Houlihan Lawrence WD
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Orlando
Century 21 AllPoints Realty
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.82%
Original Mortgage
$422,212
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2003
Sold by
C Edwards Co
Bought by
Shea Edward J and Shea Catherine L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2003
Sold by
Lic Mwp
Bought by
C Edwards Co
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 $625,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $625,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $477,860 --
Warranty Deed $477,860 --
Warranty Deed $490,000 --
Warranty Deed $490,000 --
Warranty Deed $458,150 --
Warranty Deed $458,150 --
Warranty Deed $145,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $562,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $562,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $325,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $215,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $422,212 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2022 05/12/22 Sold $625,000 +5.0% $153 / Sq Ft
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2022 04/09/22 For Sale $595,000 +24.5% $146 / Sq Ft
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Sold $477,860 -2.5% $142 / Sq Ft
05/11/2019 05/11/19 Price Changed $490,000 -1.8% $145 / Sq Ft
04/01/2019 04/01/19 For Sale $499,000 +1.8% $148 / Sq Ft
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $168 / Sq Ft
04/17/2016 04/17/16 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 For Sale $499,900 -- $171 / 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
2024 $12,788 $449,960 $106,120 $343,840
2023 $13,323 $352,640 $117,360 $235,280
2022 $12,695 $352,640 $117,360 $235,280
2021 $11,994 $347,640 $117,360 $230,280
2020 $12,223 $334,330 $117,360 $216,970
2019 $12,337 $334,330 $117,360 $216,970
2018 $12,336 $334,300 $130,540 $203,760
2017 $12,336 $334,300 $130,540 $203,760
2016 $11,517 $324,410 $130,540 $193,870
2015 $11,367 $324,410 $130,540 $193,870
2014 $10,997 $324,410 $130,540 $193,870
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170176588

SmartMLS

APN: BETH-000105-000003-000014