
271 Redding Rd Redding, CT 06896
Estimated Value: $1,010,167 - $1,225,000
Highlights
- Barn
- 3.31 Acre Lot
- Farm
- Redding Elementary School Rated A
- Colonial Architecture
- Partially Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of June 2021Own a piece of American history outfitted for the modern buyer. The John Lee House, c.1773 has been preserved with so many original features and yet transformed. One of the oldest known homes in the picturesque Redding. Initially this home started as a farm, later a boy's school and then back to the stunning homestead sitting on bucolic 3.3 acres. Original features include, but not limited to, 5 fireplaces, hand-hewn beams, wide board chestnut floors, an original dumbwaiter. Modern kitchen with two story family room opens to the massive two-tier bluestone patio. Entertain your guests from the stunning dinning room with enormous fireplace and french doors leading to your patio as well. As you can imagine so many improvements have been made to this 4BR, 3BA home but none so much as with this current owner. Recent Improvements include, asphalt roof replaced with period correct cedar shakes (2018), Entire heating system revamped to Triangle tube 95% efficient propane gas fired boiler and hot water heater (2019) Central Air added (2021) New 400' well (2020) Bluestone Patio spans the entire back of the home complete with 2' seating wall (2019) Whole house Kohler 20kw LP/NG Generator (2020), the list goes on and on!
Wait until you see this property! Stunning acreage, a huge two story barn with electricity sitting on a gravel horseshoe shaped driveway. POOL SITE has recently been identified (near firepit) for future consideration. Exterior Painting in progress.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0003718 Listed on: 05/16/2021

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,248
Year Built
- Built in 1773
Lot Details
- 3.31 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Many Trees
- Property is zoned R-2
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Antique Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Stone Frame
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Clap Board Siding
- Shake Siding
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 4 Fireplaces
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Attic
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Cooler
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on lower level
- Electric Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Circular Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Terrace
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near a golf course
Schools
- Redding Elementary School
- John Read Middle School
- Joel Barlow High School
Farming
- Barn
- Farm
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Power Generator
- Private Company Owned Well
- Propane Water Heater
- Fuel Tank Located in Ground
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Redding, CT
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Cole Scott | $790,000 | None Available | |
Taylor Nolan | $580,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Open | Cole Scott | $750,500 | |
Previous Owner | Taylor Nolan | $464,000 | |
Previous Owner | Spears Brian | $150,000 | |
Previous Owner | Spears Brian | $360,000 | |
Previous Owner | Spears Brian | $150,000 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/30/2021 06/30/21 | Sold | $790,000 | +5.3% | $226 / Sq Ft |
05/26/2021 05/26/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/16/2021 05/16/21 | For Sale | $750,000 | +29.3% | $215 / Sq Ft |
07/05/2016 07/05/16 | Sold | $580,000 | -3.3% | $221 / Sq Ft |
06/05/2016 06/05/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/13/2016 03/13/16 | For Sale | $600,000 | -- | $228 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,782 | $549,500 | $153,800 | $395,700 |
2023 | $15,216 | $549,500 | $153,800 | $395,700 |
2022 | $13,449 | $403,400 | $165,000 | $238,400 |
2021 | $13,248 | $403,400 | $165,000 | $238,400 |
2020 | $13,248 | $403,400 | $165,000 | $238,400 |
2019 | $13,248 | $403,400 | $165,000 | $238,400 |
2018 | $12,685 | $399,900 | $165,000 | $234,900 |
2017 | $15,314 | $517,000 | $165,400 | $351,600 |
2016 | $15,117 | $517,000 | $165,400 | $351,600 |
2015 | $14,946 | $517,000 | $165,400 | $351,600 |
2014 | $14,946 | $517,000 | $165,400 | $351,600 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2021
Barbara Adler
William Raveis Real Estate
(203) 733-8097
2 in this area
51 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Christopher Brown
William Pitt
(917) 634-0806
1 in this area
8 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2016
Sharon Jaffe
Coldwell Banker Realty
(203) 218-1743
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Nanci Lewis
Keller Williams Realty
(646) 623-2309
38 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 170397901

APN: REDD-000036-000000-000061
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