$235,000
SOLD APR 4, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
920 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$255 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • West Woods Upper Elementary School Rated A
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Log Cabin

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 30 Buena Vista St., "Paradise in The Pines" as it was originally dubbed, today is known as the Lake Garda Beach Community. Location, low taxes, beach community, & Award Winning Schools! Lovingly maintained, well cared for 3 bdrm log house, easy one level living. Great alternative to a townhouse or rent. The full basement has potential to be finished for future needs - there is a workroom/craft room that is almost finished. Easy access to major highways, shopping, recreation Walking/Bike trails, UCONN Medical Center and more. Please see attached list of the many updates furnished by owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Kane

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0756294 Listed on: 03/02/2025

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Orlowski

Newtown Realty LLC License #RES.0807460

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,526

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 920 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Robbins Middle School
  • West Woods Middle School
  • Farmington High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include lake/beach access
  • Lake Garda Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1985660

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,526

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Unionville
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Log
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 920
  • Total Sq Ft: 920
  • Year Built: 1952
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Commuter Bus, Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Putting Green
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: From Plainville Ave. - rt 177 - Left on Lake Garda - right on Birch and Left on Buena Vista - driveway on right of house.
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 920
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 30
  • Other SqFt Description: 920 sq. ft. is above ground & basement area is 808 sq.ft.

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Logs
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights Association Required
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Log

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Private, Unpaved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: None, Off Street Parking, Driveway, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake/Beach Access
  • HOA Fees: 200
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Robbins
  • High School: Farmington
  • Intermediate School: West Woods

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded
  • Zoning: residential
  • Parcel #: 1985660

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 3526
  • Total Assessed Value: 138530
  • Mil Rate Total: 25.45

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Robbins
  • High School: Farmington

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2025
Closed on
Apr 3, 2025
Sold by
Ryan Clara E
Bought by
Eagle Estates Llc
Seller's Agent
Catherine Kane
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Orlowski
Newtown Realty LLC
List Price
$255,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-7.84%
Views
85

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.41%
Original Mortgage
$246,500
Outstanding Balance
$186,444
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,754
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $246,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $300,000 -7.7% $326 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $325,000 +38.3% $353 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $235,000 -7.8% $255 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2025 03/02/25 For Sale $255,000 -- $277 / 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 $3,688 $138,530 $72,940 $65,590
2024 $3,526 $138,530 $72,940 $65,590
2023 $3,330 $137,550 $72,940 $64,610
2022 $3,373 $115,050 $66,320 $48,730
2021 $3,315 $115,050 $66,320 $48,730
2020 $3,218 $115,050 $66,320 $48,730
2019 $3,218 $115,050 $66,320 $48,730
2018 $3,127 $115,050 $66,320 $48,730
2017 $2,840 $106,450 $61,700 $44,750
2016 $2,744 $106,450 $61,700 $44,750
2015 $2,662 $106,450 $61,700 $44,750
2014 $2,603 $106,490 $61,740 $44,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24077261

SmartMLS

APN: FARM-000045-000012-000210-000030