$1,950,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2025
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,136 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$622 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Finished Attic
  • Roger Sherman Elementary School Rated A
  • Covered Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2025

Amazing opportunity to own a beautiful home in this premier & beloved beachside neighborhood. Natural light flooded throughout & custom finishes all combine to make 257 James Street a rare find! Designed w/ 3 spacious levels of living PLUS a gorgeous loggia, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is a true standout. The open concept main level is centered around the Chef's eat-in kitchen w/ top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, marble countertops, a large island ideal for casual dining & a butler's pantry. The sun-drenched family room hosts a gas fireplace w/ access to the backyard through the exterior deck. Entertaining is exciting in your fabulous dining room w/ detailed millwork & French doors leading to the front deck. A spacious home office, also w/ French door to the front deck, offers an ideal work-from-home setting. The 2nd level landing is uniquely spacious & opens to 4 gracious sized bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite w/ two large closets & a spa-like en-suite bath & laundry room. The 3rd level offers versatile space as a 5th bedroom/recreation room. The lower level loggia is a true extension of this exceptional home enhancing summer living & entertaining, perfect after a day at the beach. Coveted street just steps from the neighborhood playground & park & a short walk to beach, town center, shops, entertainment & dining, this home offers the perfect blend of everyday convenience w/ neighborhood warmth. Every space in this home shows the owners' love & attention.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Davis

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0794194 Listed on: 04/11/2025

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Spindler

RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0815183

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,327

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,136 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Roger Sherman Elementary School
  • Roger Ludlowe Middle School
  • Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Bocce Ball Court

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,327

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Beach
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3136
  • Total Sq Ft: 3136
  • Year Built: 2015
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Bocci Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Oldfield Road to James Street
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3136
  • Street Type: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Heated, Storage Space, Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: None
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 257

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Lighting, Covered Deck, French Doors, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water Beach Rights Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Under House Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Middle School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Description: Fence - Full Level Lot Cleared Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: Yes
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: B
  • Parcel #: 132012

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 23327
  • Total Assessed Value: 836080
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.9

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Roger Sherman
  • Middle Jr High School: Roger Ludlowe
  • High School: Fairfield Ludlowe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Schleipman Peter and Schleipman Christina
Bought by
Krasniqi Kole and Krasniqi Anita
Seller's Agent
Jackie Davis
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Spindler
RE/MAX Right Choice
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-2.45%
Total Days on Market
32
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.70%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2016
Closed on
Apr 28, 2016
Sold by
Beach Walk Homes Llc
Bought by
Schleipman Peter and Schleipman Christina
Seller's Agent
Bette Gigliotti
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Linda Finnie
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,195,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$119,450
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,950,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,195,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $84,468 Balloon
Previous Owner $119,450 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $1,950,000 -2.5% $622 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2025 04/13/25 For Sale $1,999,000 +67.3% $637 / Sq Ft
04/28/2016 04/28/16 Sold $1,195,000 0.0% $399 / Sq Ft
03/29/2016 03/29/16 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2016 02/08/16 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $399 / 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 $23,736 $836,080 $290,150 $545,930
2024 $23,327 $836,080 $290,150 $545,930
2023 $23,001 $836,080 $290,150 $545,930
2022 $22,775 $836,080 $290,150 $545,930
2021 $22,557 $836,080 $290,150 $545,930
2020 $20,450 $763,350 $231,630 $531,720
2019 $20,450 $763,350 $231,630 $531,720
2018 $20,122 $763,350 $231,630 $531,720
2017 $19,710 $763,350 $231,630 $531,720
2016 $5,895 $231,630 $231,630 $0
2015 $7,457 $300,790 $256,410 $44,380
2014 $7,339 $300,790 $256,410 $44,380
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24087598

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000182-000000-000435