NOT LISTED FOR SALE

29 Far Hills Dr Avon, CT 06001

Estimated Value: $1,854,036 - $2,284,000

5 Beds
9 Baths
8,434 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2019

Last sale price $1,274,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,227/month

115 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Pool House
  • 2.02 Acre Lot
  • Thompson Brook School Rated A
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2019

SPECTACULAR RESORT LIKE GROUNDS & GARDENS SURROUND THIS INCREDIBLE STONE & CLAPBOARD COLONIAL SITED PERFECTLY ON 2+ ACRES ON FAR HILLS. UNWIND IN THIS PRIVATE OASIS WHERE SUMMER DAYS CAN BE SPENT LUXURIATING IN THE INFINITY POOL & SPA, CELEBRATING NIGHTFALL ROUND THE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE AND ENTERTAINING TO THE NINES WITH AN AMAZING 600 SF POOL HOUSE WITH FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN. STEP INSIDE WHERE 8,000+ SF OF LIVING SPACE OFFERS EVERY IMAGINABLE AMENITY. ENTERING THE ELEGANT FOYER YOU’LL IMMEDIATELY APPRECIATE THE GORGEOUS DETAILING THAT IS A GLIMPSE OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT THROUGHOUT EACH OF THE 12 ROOMS FROM THE LOVELY BAY WINDOWED LIVING & DINING AREAS TO THE CUSTOM BUILT-INS IN THE STONE FIREPLACED FAMILY ROOM & LIBRARY, EVEN THE EXCEPTIONAL BEADBOARD MUD ROOM BOASTS QUALITY & CRAFTSMANSHIP. A TREMENDOUS CULINARY KITCHEN IS FITTED TO DELIGHT ANY CHEF WITH WOLF DUAL OVEN/RANGE W/GRIDDLE & POT FILLER, SUBZERO, WINE CHILLER, WALK-IN PANTRY & ELEGANT BUTLER’S PANTRY. A SUMPTUOUS FIREPLACED OWNER’S SUITE W/PHENOMENAL NEW SPA BATH & 3 WALK-IN CLOSETS IS AMONG THE FIVE EN-SUITE BEDROOMS. EQUALLY IMPRESSIVE IS THE WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL WITH ASTOUNDING 2,200 BOTTLE WINE CELLAR W/CUSTOM MAHOGANY RACKING TO SATISFY ANY CONNOISSEUR, AN OUTSTANDING HOME THEATER FOR MOVIE BUFFS & SUPERB FIREPLACED GAME ROOM. EVERY INCH OF THIS RESIDENCE LEAVES NOTHING TO BE DESIRED, EVEN ITS IDEAL EAST SIDE LOCATION OFFERS EASE AND CONVENIENCE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Seifts

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0617740 Listed on: 05/02/2019

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

Rosemary Russo

Century 21 AllPoints Realty License #RES.0593069

Century 21 AllPoints Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,688

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 2.02 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RU2A

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated Infinity Pool
  • Cabana
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

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

Schools

  • Pine Grove Elementary School
  • Avon Middle School
  • Thompson Middle School
  • Avon High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidity Control
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Far Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,688

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6744
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 6744
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1690
  • Total Sq Ft: 8434
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2019
  • Directions: WATERVILLE RD > BREEZY KNOLL> LEFT ON VERMILLION > FAR HILLS
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 13
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 9.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Compactor, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 29

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Cabana, Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Spa, Infinity Edge, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Paved, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 400
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Pine Grove
  • Middle School: Avon
  • High School: Avon
  • Intermediate School: Thompson

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Humidistat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0200
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, In Subdivision, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: RU2A

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 29688
  • Total Assessed Value: 902370
  • Mil Rate Base: 32.900
  • Mil Rate Total: 32.900
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2249234

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Pine Grove
  • Middle Jr High School: Avon
  • High School: Avon

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2019
Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Harmon William S and Harmon Jodi M
Bought by
Yaffee Allison P
Seller's Agent
Ellen Seifts
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Rosemary Russo
Century 21 AllPoints Realty
List Price
$1,575,000
Sold Price
$1,274,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$301,000
-19.11%
Current Estimated Value
$2,059,009

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$785,009
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,146,600
Outstanding Balance
$1,010,893
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$984,464

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2017
Closed on
Aug 10, 2017
Sold by
Schmittlein Denise M
Bought by
Harmon William S and Harmon Jodi M
Seller's Agent
Ellen Seifts
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Nuala Griffin
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$115,000
-6.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.00%
Original Mortgage
$835,000
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2005
Sold by
Avonridge Inc
Bought by
Schmittlein Marc and Schmittlein Denise M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1995
Sold by
Kraft Donald and Kraft Deborah
Bought by
Verbridge Scott and Verbridge Roxanne
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Yaffee Allison P $1,274,000 --
Yaffee Allison P $1,274,000 --
Yaffee Allison P $1,274,000 --
Harmon William S $1,635,000 --
Harmon William S $1,635,000 --
Schmittlein Marc $1,915,503 --
Verbridge Scott $184,000 --
Harmon William S $1,635,000 --
Schmittlein Marc $1,915,503 --
Verbridge Scott $184,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yaffee Allison P $1,146,600
Closed Yaffee Allison P $1,146,600
Previous Owner Harmon William S $835,000
Previous Owner Schmittlein Denise M $1,150,000
Previous Owner Schmittlein Marc E $1,150,000
Previous Owner Verbridge Scott $1,150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Sold $1,274,000 +2.0% $151 / Sq Ft
08/25/2019 08/25/19 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Price Changed $1,249,000 -16.5% $148 / Sq Ft
06/04/2019 06/04/19 Price Changed $1,495,000 -5.1% $177 / Sq Ft
05/02/2019 05/02/19 For Sale $1,575,000 -3.7% $187 / Sq Ft
08/10/2017 08/10/17 Sold $1,635,000 -6.6% $194 / Sq Ft
05/01/2017 05/01/17 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $207 / 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 $36,741 $1,194,820 $210,120 $984,700
2024 $35,438 $1,194,820 $210,120 $984,700
2023 $31,935 $902,370 $140,120 $762,250
2022 $31,231 $902,370 $140,120 $762,250
2021 $30,870 $902,370 $140,120 $762,250
2020 $29,688 $902,370 $140,120 $762,250
2019 $29,688 $902,370 $140,120 $762,250
2018 $34,062 $1,086,510 $210,120 $876,390
2017 $33,236 $1,086,510 $210,120 $876,390
2016 $32,074 $1,086,510 $210,120 $876,390
2015 $31,291 $1,086,510 $210,120 $876,390
2014 $30,770 $1,086,510 $210,120 $876,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170189351

SmartMLS

APN: AVON-000021-000000-000504-000029