$301,850
SOLD APR 24, 2020

28 Mels Rd Westbrook, CT 06498

2 Beds
1 Bath
846 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$357 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Beach Access
  • Ranch Style House
  • Westbrook Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2020

YEAR ROUND living in West Beach! Charming beach cottage with views of Long Island Sound on a quiet dead end street. A less than 5 minute walk down Old Pent Road to a long sandy beach and outdoor entertaining space in the backyard. Open concept kitchen and living room with gleaming hardwood floors and a bonus laundry/dressing room off full bathroom. Warm up in the off season with a propane fueled stone fireplace in the living room, relax on the 3-season enclosed porch that includes a propane stove to take off the fall chill and allows for a second living space. A wonderful oasis with plenty of windows to take in the view, do not miss this opportunity for beach living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kara Bell

J.M. REALTY License #RES.0807782 Listed on: 02/20/2020

Co-Listed By

Jan Murray

J.M. REALTY License #REB.0333229

Last Buyer's Agent

Darlene White

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0763578

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,221

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned HDR

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 846 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

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

Parking

  • Parking Deck
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

  • Daisy Ingraham Elementary School
  • Westbrook Middle School
  • Westbrook High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include lake/beach access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,221

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: West Beach
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 846
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 846
  • Total Sq Ft: 846
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Special Assessment Details: Association $50-$100 suggested donation
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1882
  • Directions: Route 1 ; Turn onto Post Avenue ; Right onto Lynne Avenue ; Left onto Old Pent Road; Right onto Mels Road ; second house on right.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Separate Utility Room through bathroom
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 28

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, View, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Off Street Parking
  • Driveway Type: Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake/Beach Access
  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Daisy Ingraham
  • Middle School: Westbrook
  • High School: Westbrook

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1200
  • Lot Description: In Flood Zone, Water View, Level Lot, Fence - Wood
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: HDR

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 4221
  • Total Assessed Value: 171090
  • Mil Rate Base: 24.670
  • Mil Rate Total: 24.670
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1039422

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Daisy Ingraham
  • Middle Jr High School: Westbrook
  • High School: Westbrook

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2020
Closed on
Apr 14, 2020
Sold by
Monahan Dennis J and Fearnley April E
Bought by
White Darlene
Seller's Agent
Kara Bell
J.M. REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Darlene White
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$301,850
Premium/Discount to List
$2,850
0.95%
Current Estimated Value
$539,969

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$238,119
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.28%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$141,471
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$398,498

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2010
Sold by
Fearnley Cynthia
Bought by
Monahan Dennis and Fearnley April

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
4.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $301,850 None Available
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $160,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $260,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Rented $4,000 0.0% --
05/31/2020 05/31/20 For Rent $4,000 0.0% --
04/24/2020 04/24/20 Sold $301,850 +1.0% $357 / Sq Ft
03/10/2020 03/10/20 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2020 02/20/20 For Sale $299,000 0.0% $353 / Sq Ft
08/31/2019 08/31/19 Rented $1,000 0.0% --
08/15/2019 08/15/19 Price Changed $1,000 -9.1% $1 / Sq Ft
07/27/2019 07/27/19 For Rent $1,100 +10.0% --
09/30/2018 09/30/18 Rented $1,000 0.0% --
09/30/2018 09/30/18 Under Contract -- -- --
09/04/2018 09/04/18 Price Changed $1,000 -9.1% $1 / Sq Ft
07/20/2018 07/20/18 For Rent $1,100 +18.9% --
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Rented $925 -15.9% --
11/04/2012 11/04/12 Under Contract -- -- --
07/19/2012 07/19/12 For Rent $1,100 -- --
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 $5,469 $243,080 $168,780 $74,300
2024 $5,275 $243,080 $168,780 $74,300
2023 $5,107 $239,550 $168,780 $70,770
2022 $4,973 $239,550 $168,780 $70,770
2021 $4,277 $171,090 $102,290 $68,800
2020 $4,277 $171,090 $102,290 $68,800
2019 $4,221 $171,090 $102,290 $68,800
2018 $4,169 $171,090 $102,290 $68,800
2017 $4,169 $171,090 $102,290 $68,800
2016 $3,249 $140,410 $69,050 $71,360
2015 $3,161 $140,410 $69,050 $71,360
2014 $3,060 $140,410 $69,050 $71,360
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kara Bell

    J.M. REALTY

    (860) 227-7355

    7 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Kara Bell
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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Jan Murray

    J.M. REALTY

    (860) 388-8105

    3 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Jan Murray
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Darlene White

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (860) 881-3424

    1 Total Sale

    Darlene White
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  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    The Cushing Group Team

    William Raveis Real Estate

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Rosemarie Cushing

    William Raveis Real Estate

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170274006

SmartMLS

APN: WBRO-000184-000000-000025

Connecticut Middlesex County Westbrook 06498

28 Mels Rd, Westbrook, CT

This home is located at 28 Mels Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498 and is currently priced at $301,850, approximately $356 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 28 Mels Rd is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Daisy Ingraham School, Westbrook Middle School, and Westbrook High School.

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