$1,825,000
SOLD DEC 23, 2014
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,011 Sq Ft
4.24 Acres

Recently Sold

$606 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Barn
  • 4.24 Acre Lot
  • Coleytown Elementary School Rated A+
  • Paddocks
  • Wetlands on Lot

About This Home

As of April 2020

Alva Finch House, circa 1810. This handsome home sits elegantly at the top of Cavalry Road. Beautifully designed it incorporates the 5 bay central chimney massing typical of the Federal period w/Grecian detailing. Six over six windows are used throughout. The detailing is one of the better local expressions of the Greek Revival style. A Colonial Revival wing and porch were added to the south elevation in the 1920's. The house is well preserved, additions were thoughtfully done in keeping w/the original. 2 car garage w/workshop area behind. Established asparagus patch & vegetable garden. A potting shed and sizable barn. Being sold "AS IS" 59 Red Coat Road, tax ID 54005731, is an additional 2.04 acres, for a total of 4.24 in a 2 acre zone.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Saxe

Higgins Group Bedford Square License #RES.0604668 Listed on: 12/07/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Shelton

Higgins Group Bedford Square License #RES.0786980

Higgins Group Bedford Square

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,331

Year Built

  • Built in 1810

Lot Details

  • 4.24 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned AAA

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,011 Sq Ft Home
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Barn
  • Paddocks

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: 3 Chandeliers, Sconces in LR & DR and 2 Weathervanes. Call LB for exact info

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,331

Year Built

Built in 1810

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Coleytown
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3011
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3011
  • Total Sq Ft: 3011
  • Year Built: 1810
  • Exclusions: 3 Chandeliers, Sconces in LR & DR and 2 Weathervanes. Call LB for exact info
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5492
  • Directions: Red Coat to Cavalry, corner property.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Hatchway Access, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: 2nd Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 25

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Gutters, Paddock, Patio, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.2400
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Fence - Rail, Fence - Stone
  • Zoning: AAA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 23331
  • Total Assessed Value: 864400
  • Mil Rate Total: 17.940
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 411434

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
May 13, 2020
Sold by
Dorsey Kevin M
Bought by
Dorsey Kevin M and Dorsey Deborah L
Seller's Agent
Barbara Reynolds
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Morris
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,490,000
Sold Price
$1,355,499
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,501
-9.03%
Current Estimated Value
$2,334,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$979,350
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.12%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
Apr 13, 2020
Sold by
Dorsey Kevin M and Dorsey Deborah L
Bought by
Dagstino Michael and Dagstino Eloise B
Seller's Agent
Barbara Reynolds
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Morris
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,490,000
Sold Price
$1,355,499
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,501
-9.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2014
Closed on
Jan 2, 2015
Sold by
Crolius Thomas P and Crolius Patricia M
Bought by
Dorsey Kevin M and Dorsey Deborah L
Seller's Agent
Christopher Saxe
Higgins Group Bedford Square
Buyer's Agent
Gary Shelton
Higgins Group Bedford Square
List Price
$2,175,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-16.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.45%
Original Mortgage
$899,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $1,355,499 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,355,499 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,000,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,000,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,380,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $899,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2020 04/14/20 Sold $1,355,499 0.0% $391 / Sq Ft
08/31/2019 08/31/19 Off Market $1,355,499 -- --
02/27/2019 02/27/19 For Sale $1,490,000 -18.4% $430 / Sq Ft
12/23/2014 12/23/14 Sold $1,825,000 -16.1% $606 / Sq Ft
12/07/2014 12/07/14 For Sale $2,175,000 -- $722 / 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 $17,127 $908,100 $511,600 $396,500
2024 $16,909 $908,100 $511,600 $396,500
2023 $16,664 $908,100 $511,600 $396,500
2022 $16,409 $908,100 $511,600 $396,500
2021 $16,409 $908,100 $511,600 $396,500
2020 $17,313 $1,036,100 $526,900 $509,200
2019 $17,469 $1,036,100 $526,900 $509,200
2018 $17,469 $1,036,100 $526,900 $509,200
2017 $17,469 $1,036,100 $526,900 $509,200
2016 $14,122 $837,600 $526,900 $310,700
2015 $15,637 $864,400 $469,300 $395,100
2014 $15,507 $864,400 $469,300 $395,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99087579

SmartMLS

APN: WPOR-000015C-000000-000005