$325,000
SOLD JAN 16, 2015

285 Middlesex Ave Chester, CT 06412

2 Beds
2 Baths
3,368 Sq Ft
16.93 Acres

Recently Sold

$96 Per Sq Ft

35% Below List Price

370 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • 16.93 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2019

Hilltop retreat w/ct valley & seasonal ct river views. Enjoy hiking 16.97 Wooded acres. Upper level loft studio/office. 1St floor dining/family room combo. Sunroom creates passive solar living space. Tlc & renovations required. New price shows motivation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Alldredge

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0008182 Listed on: 11/11/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Geysen

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0791166

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,758

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 16.93 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Stone Wall
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Vertical Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,368 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Balcony
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Chester Elementary School
  • John Winthrop Middle School
  • Valley Regional High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,758

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Total Sq Ft: 3368
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Directions: Main street chester to middlesex ave (rte 154 n) towards haddam. House on left just after chester rotary wheel sign and before the no passing sign. There is pink suveyor's tape on tree at bottom of the long driveway. Look for the c-21 sign.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 285

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Stone Wall, Storage Building, Wrap Around Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Vertical Siding, Wood
  • Waterfront Description: River, View
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Carport, Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Gravel, Paved

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester Elem
  • High School: Valley Regional
  • Intermediate School: John Winthrop

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 16.9300
  • Lot Description: May be Subdividable, Secluded, Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial
  • Property Info: Horse Property

Rental Info

  • Lease Purchase: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 7758
  • Total Assessed Value: 312590
  • Mil Rate Total: 24.820
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 940697

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester Elem
  • High School: Valley Regional

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2019
Closed on
Jun 23, 2019
Sold by
Carpenter Jennifer M and Arnold David E
Bought by
Gilbert Jessica A and Cohen Seth P
Seller's Agent
Kevin Geysen
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Geysen
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$349,500
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-7.01%
Current Estimated Value
$734,469

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$409,469
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.79%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2013
Closed on
Jan 16, 2015
Sold by
Incefy Genevieve S
Bought by
Arnold David E and Carpenter Jennifer M
Seller's Agent
Deborah Alldredge
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Geysen
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,000
-34.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $530,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $260,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2019 07/03/19 Sold $325,000 -7.0% $96 / Sq Ft
06/29/2019 06/29/19 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2019 04/16/19 For Sale $349,500 +7.5% $104 / Sq Ft
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Sold $325,000 -34.9% $96 / Sq Ft
11/16/2014 11/16/14 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2013 11/11/13 For Sale $499,000 -- $148 / 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 $9,759 $360,360 $170,590 $189,770
2024 $8,811 $360,360 $170,590 $189,770
2023 $6,908 $232,600 $103,560 $129,040
2022 $6,862 $232,600 $103,560 $129,040
2021 $6,862 $232,600 $103,560 $129,040
2020 $8,122 $283,790 $103,570 $180,220
2019 $8,170 $283,790 $103,570 $180,220
2018 $8,447 $311,600 $109,650 $201,950
2017 $8,214 $311,600 $109,650 $201,950
2016 $6,282 $311,600 $109,650 $201,950
2015 $7,890 $311,600 $109,650 $201,950
2014 $7,035 $283,430 $81,480 $201,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: M9144301

SmartMLS

APN: CHES-000004-000000-000133