NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Berkshire Rd Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Estimated Value: $585,000 - $659,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,021 Sq Ft
$309/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 30, 2014

Last sale price $280,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,106 / mo

183 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • 2.28 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sandy Hook Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of September 2014

Stylish 3 bedroom colonial built in 1994 on nice private 2+acres. Lovely open floor plan with large eat-in kitchen, family room with 11ft ceiling (double insulation), dining room and living room all on the main level. Upstairs you'll find the masterbedroom with walk-in closet and full bath with jetted tub. 2 Additional bedrooms with hallway full bath. Central air on 2nd floor only. Lots of storage: attic has plywood flooring, and full basement is available to finish for extra living space. Enjoy this private oasis with level lush lawn, easy care perennials and property that backs up to open space. Lots of room for indoor entertaining or out on the spacious deck. Extra sheet rock in basement stays. Subj to 3rd party approval

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Gifford

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0768871 Listed on: 08/04/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Gifford

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0768871 Listed on: 08/04/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,927

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 2.28 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,021 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool

Schools

  • Per Boe Elementary School
  • Newtown High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,927

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

2.28 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Total Sq Ft: 2021
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Directions: Route 34 (berkshire rd) to #261 use driveway on left
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Floored, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Above Ground Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt

Utilities

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.2800
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Secluded, Treed

Rental Info

  • Lease Purchase: No

Tax Info

  • Property Tax: 7927
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 212253

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Boe
  • High School: Newtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2013
Closed on
Oct 3, 2014
Sold by
Olam Christopher R and Olam Michele
Bought by
Reyes Yadira
Seller's Agent
Kim Gifford
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kim Gifford
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-15.15%
Current Estimated Value
$623,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$343,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2008
Sold by
Dreher Shane F and Dreher Wendy K
Bought by
Olam Christopher R and Olam Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$436,551
Interest Rate
5.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2004
Sold by
Burch Robert and Burch Renate
Bought by
Dreher Shane and Dreher Wendy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1994
Sold by
Mathison Robert and Palmer Emory
Bought by
Burch Robert and Burch Renate
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Reyes Yadira $280,000 --
Reyes Yadira $280,000 --
Olam Christopher R $440,000 --
Olam Christopher R $440,000 --
Dreher Shane $442,000 --
Dreher Shane $442,000 --
Burch Robert $232,500 --
Burch Robert $232,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burch Robert $279,100
Previous Owner Burch Robert $436,551
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Sold $280,000 -15.2% $139 / Sq Ft
02/03/2014 02/03/14 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2013 08/04/13 For Sale $330,000 -- $163 / 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 $9,865 $343,260 $83,270 $259,990
2024 $9,258 $343,260 $83,270 $259,990
2023 $9,007 $343,260 $83,270 $259,990
2022 $8,126 $234,380 $71,510 $162,870
2021 $8,122 $234,400 $71,530 $162,870
2020 $8,148 $234,400 $71,530 $162,870
2019 $8,150 $234,400 $71,530 $162,870
2018 $8,026 $234,400 $71,530 $162,870
2017 $8,058 $237,920 $76,560 $161,360
2016 $7,994 $237,920 $76,560 $161,360
2015 $7,868 $237,920 $76,560 $161,360
2014 $7,925 $237,920 $76,560 $161,360
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Gifford

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Kim Gifford

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 770-6038

    11 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Kim Gifford
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: F987944

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000054-000013-000035-000002

Connecticut Fairfield County Sandy Hook 06482

261 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, CT

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