NOT LISTED FOR SALE

265 Route 197 Woodstock, CT 06281

Estimated Value: $1,296,000 - $2,176,173

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,217 Sq Ft
$426/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 10, 2024

Last sale price $1,975,000 $468 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,908/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic
  • 106.19 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of February 2024

Retreat from the stress of the city to this luxurious 106 Acre Country Estate located between New York and Boston! Perfectly nestled in Connecticut's Quiet Corner, this exquisite property offers the perfect blend of elegance, privacy, and nature's tranquillity. The home is the result of consummate planning and is the ultimate in quality craftsmanship. Offered to the public for the first time! Follow the long driveway to the hilltop, and you will find this perfectly placed, meticulously built residence. The interior design has beautifully proportioned rooms, rich in architectural detail. Features include high ceilings, built-ins, crown moldings, 3 fireplaces, granite, stained glass, and hardwoods with inlay. Whether for grand entertaining or everyday living, the gracious family room, the spacious chef's gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, and living room provide the ultimate experience in comfort and idyllic living. Oversized glassed windows, French doors, and multitudes of deep open decks allow stunning long views of the open fields and natural beauty. Mechanicals include a generator, heated 3-car garage, radiant heat, a large bonus room, and immense walk-out basement set up for future in-law or expansion. The expansive 106-acre property consists of acres of majestic woods, walking trails, and the ability for possible future development if desired. This property is truly for the discerning buyer searching for the ultimate private preserve. A rare find! Please visit today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Downs

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0781122 Listed on: 11/08/2023

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

John Downs

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0781122 Listed on: 11/08/2023

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,861

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 106.19 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,217 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom Rough-In

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Separate Entry Quarters

Schools

  • Woodstock Elementary School
  • Woodstock Academy High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • 60 Gallon+ Oil Water Heater
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1737133

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,861

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4217
  • Total Sq Ft: 4217
  • Year Built: 2002
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • In Law Access: Separate Entry
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 11452
  • Directions: Do not enter driveway without appt. Rt 197 is Old Turnpike Rd. From Rt 131/Quinebaug Rd, 265 is on right side, between Converse/Dugg Hill & Prospect Rd. Not GPS friendly. Enter 251 into GPS. Very long driveway for 265 is next. Number 265 is on mailbox.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished, Heated, Concrete Floor, Interior Access
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Intercom, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Compactor, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Roughed-In Bath
  • Laundry Room Location: Near garage
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Stone Wall, Underground Utilities, Wrap Around Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle Gable
  • Waterfront Description: Brook
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 20
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Radiant
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane, Wood
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 80 Gallon Tank, Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 106.19
  • Lot Description: Open Lot May be Subdividable Cleared Treed Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel #: 1737133

Tax Info

  • Property Tax: 12861

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Woodstock
  • High School: Woodstock Academy

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2023
Closed on
Jan 26, 2024
Sold by
Kruzel Tamara J
Bought by
Christy Lori M
Seller's Agent
John Downs
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
John Downs
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$1,975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$525,000
-21%
Views
172
Current Estimated Value
$1,797,058

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$177,942
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.14%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$981,380
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$815,678

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2000
Sold by
Boyd David B and Sandarr Heather B
Bought by
Kruzel Thomas A and Kruzel Tamara J
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Christy Lori M $1,975,000 None Available
Christy Lori M $1,975,000 None Available
Kruzel Thomas A $180,000 --
Kruzel Thomas A $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Christy Lori M $1,000,000
Closed Christy Lori M $1,000,000
Previous Owner Kruzel Thomas A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/10/2024 02/10/24 Sold $1,975,000 -21.0% $468 / Sq Ft
12/13/2023 12/13/23 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2023 11/08/23 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $593 / 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 $17,354 $710,930 $74,030 $636,900
2024 $15,391 $668,000 $93,400 $574,600
2023 $12,861 $573,900 $93,400 $480,500
2022 $11,966 $573,900 $93,400 $480,500
2021 $11,401 $447,080 $48,480 $398,600
2020 $11,882 $484,980 $48,480 $436,500
2019 $11,882 $484,980 $48,480 $436,500
2018 $11,882 $484,980 $48,480 $436,500
2017 $11,785 $484,980 $48,480 $436,500
2016 $11,333 $471,410 $54,010 $417,400
2015 $11,012 $471,410 $54,010 $417,400
2014 $10,890 $471,410 $54,010 $417,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170607706

SmartMLS

APN: WOOD-005701-000005-000018