$785,000
SOLD DEC 23, 2024

28 Country Way Bethel, CT 06801

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,224 Sq Ft
1.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$243 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Bethel High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Home Gym

About This Home

As of December 2024

Close your eyes, click your heels, now imagine where you want to be. Surrounded by nature in a beautiful subdivsion, perfect for outdoor strolls, your own private backyard w sprawling lawns bordering open space, local Parks, hiking trails & Redding Country Club right down the road if thats your style, beckons you home to 28 Country Way in Bethel yet hugging Redding, you have the BEST of both towns!This special home is fun filled with room for everyone. The home has curb appeal yet is set back to offer privacy with a sprawling yard in both the front & rear of the home. Enjoy the open concept of large dining kitchen with granite counters, SS double ovens, gas cooktop, double sink, wet bar with views & access to the oversized deck & incredible Vaulted Fmly Rm w woodburning insert for those crisp cool nights, this also accesses the spacious deck. An oversized Dining Rm makes way for special celebrations as does a spacious Living Rm/Music Rm. Both Kitchen & Fmly Rm open to a large deck with its ballpark yard surrounded by 18 acres of open space. 1st Flr Office could be used as a 5th Bdrm/Inlaw as its adjacent to a Full Bth/Laundry Rm. Upstairs find a comfortable Primary Bdrm Suite w an envious Dressing Rm/Walk-in closet/Dual Sink Vanity, a generous Shower w double showerheads. 3 Addtnl Bdrms/Full Bth complete this floor. Finished Walkout Lower Level has multiple rooms for Media/Theatre/Rec Rm/Crafting/Lounging/Gym or 2nd Home Office w dual access outdoors. Come be captivated here!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Gallagher

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0777641 Listed on: 10/18/2024

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

William Philipp

Howard Hanna Rand Realty License #RES.0829056

Howard Hanna Rand Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,731

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-80

HOA Fees

  • $6 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Bethel Middle School
  • Bethel High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Underground Utilities
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See Seller Property Inclusion/Exclusion Form
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2294

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include grounds maintenance
  • Country Way Estate Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Garden

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,731

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$6 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2872
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 352
  • Total Sq Ft: 3224
  • Year Built: 1992
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Shopping/Mall
  • Association Amenities: Gardening Area
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The location can not be beat. Just minutes from the Redding Country Club and the trendy vibrant downtown area of Bethel, complete with Metro North rail makes commuting to NYC so much more desirable-less than 70 miles away. Easy access to numerous dining options/shops/both Bethel and Redding Mark Twain Libraries/parks galore & so much more. Explore neighboring Redding too in all its outdoor glory or head to Downtown Bethel offering quick access to Route 53, Blackrock & Route 7. Welcome to this very special home in this very special community!
  • Exclusions: See Seller Property Inclusion/Exclusion Form
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Starr Lane to Country Way or Chestnut Ridge Rd To Country Way, GPS Friendly
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2872
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Way
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Garage Access, Interior Access, Walk-out, Liveable Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Main level hallway near garage
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 28

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Underground Utilities, Shed, Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Grounds Maintenance
  • HOA Fees: 75
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.62
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision Lightly Wooded Borders Open Space Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-80
  • Parcel #: 2294

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 12731
  • Total Assessed Value: 436450
  • Mil Rate Total: 29.17

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2024
Closed on
Dec 23, 2024
Sold by
Metzger Andrew and Metzger Jacquelyn
Bought by
Derubertis Scott W and Derubertis Shannon
Seller's Agent
Lisa Gallagher
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
William Philipp
Howard Hanna Rand Realty
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.51%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$803,801

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,801
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.49%
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$383,337
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$409,725

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2024
Closed on
Dec 13, 2024
Sold by
Durnin Alan
Bought by
Metzger Andrew and Metzger Jacquelyn
Seller's Agent
Lisa Gallagher
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
William Philipp
Howard Hanna Rand Realty
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.51%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$383,337
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$409,725

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2021
Closed on
Jul 30, 2021
Sold by
Durnin Ellen
Bought by
Metzger Andrew and Metzger Jacquelyn
Seller's Agent
Diane Tyrrell
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Vito Rullo
K. Fortuna Realty
List Price
$639,900
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
1.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$601,450
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2006
Sold by
Durnin Alan
Bought by
Durain Ellen
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $785,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $785,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $650,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $650,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $385,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $385,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $200,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $601,450 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $110,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2024 12/23/24 Sold $785,000 -0.5% $243 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $789,000 +21.4% $245 / Sq Ft
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Sold $650,000 +1.6% $202 / Sq Ft
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2021 04/17/21 For Sale $639,900 -- $199 / 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
2024 $12,731 $436,450 $116,130 $320,320
2023 $12,408 $436,450 $116,130 $320,320
2022 $11,240 $324,940 $116,130 $208,810
2021 $11,132 $324,940 $116,130 $208,810
2020 $10,878 $322,420 $116,130 $206,290
2019 $10,772 $322,420 $116,130 $206,290
2018 $10,315 $313,810 $116,130 $197,680
2017 $9,885 $300,640 $123,610 $177,030
2016 $9,672 $300,640 $123,610 $177,030
2015 $9,675 $300,640 $123,610 $177,030
2014 $9,654 $300,640 $123,610 $177,030
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24053367

SmartMLS

APN: BETH-000034-000047A-000210-000012