$1,050,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

242 Cold Spring Rd Avon, CT 06001

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,720 Sq Ft
1.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$222 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Patio
  • Roaring Brook School Rated A
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Shed

About This Home

As of May 2025

This magnificent colonial with circular driveway has timeless elegance and modern luxury. A rare beauty with its desirable address comes to market and won't last long! As you enter you are greeted by a grand foyer with a sweeping staircase and perfectly appointed formal dining and living room great for entertaining. As you continue into your new home discover an expansive open floor plan with kitchen, family and bar room complete with a wine cellar for those enthusiasts. A three season porch leads out to your summer kitchen that includes a stainless steel beverage refrigerator, propane fired built-in grill and a large bar area, amazing for those summer gatherings with friends. A convenient mudroom off the garage and 2 half baths round out the main level. Upstairs you will find ample living space with five spacious bedrooms and three full baths. The primary suite is a sanctuary featuring a huge walk-in closet and updated bath complete with a soaker tub. A fully finished lower level, whole house generator, newer water heater(2020), new refrigerator and washer/dryer, newer patio pavers(2019), new recessed lights (2021) and new paint and bamboo flooring (2024/2021) make this home a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Starr

LPT Realty License #RES.0771414 Listed on: 03/16/2025

LPT Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Blancato

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0796713

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,927

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1.35 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R40

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,720 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • 4 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Roaring Brook Elementary School
  • Avon Middle School
  • Thompson Middle School
  • Avon High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 439980

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,927

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4720
  • Total Sq Ft: 4720
  • Year Built: 1985
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 4720
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Mudroom
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 242

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Shed, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roaring Brook
  • Middle School: Avon
  • High School: Avon
  • Intermediate School: Thompson

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.35
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Level Lot
  • Zoning: R40
  • Parcel #: 439980

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 17927
  • Total Assessed Value: 604410
  • Mil Rate Total: 29.66

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Roaring Brook
  • Middle Jr High School: Avon
  • High School: Avon

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2021
Sold by
Karen S Polinsky Ret
Bought by
Gartenlaub Brian and Gartenlaub Melanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Outstanding Balance
$398,708
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$566,048

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1994
Sold by
Moffatt Jack and Moffatt Linda
Bought by
Polinsky Jeffrey and Polinsky Karen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1989
Sold by
Belger Robert
Bought by
Moffatt Jack
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
Deed $735,000 None Available
Deed $735,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $500,000 --
Warranty Deed $500,000 --
Deed $770,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $435,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $435,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $249,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $249,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $1,050,000 +10.5% $222 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $950,000 -- $201 / 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 $17,927 $604,410 $124,760 $479,650
2023 $15,736 $444,640 $96,760 $347,880
2022 $15,389 $444,640 $96,760 $347,880
2021 $15,211 $444,640 $96,760 $347,880
2020 $14,629 $444,640 $96,760 $347,880
2019 $14,629 $444,640 $96,760 $347,880
2018 $14,254 $454,670 $96,760 $357,910
2017 $13,908 $454,670 $96,760 $357,910
2016 $13,422 $454,670 $96,760 $357,910
2015 $13,655 $474,130 $96,760 $377,370
2014 $13,427 $474,130 $96,760 $377,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24078972

SmartMLS

APN: AVON-000012-000000-000187-000242