$275,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2025

31 Branch Hill Rd Preston, CT 06365

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$120 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic
  • Covered Deck
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Patio

About This Home

As of June 2025

Spacious Opportunity - Versatile Raised Ranch with In-Law Suite! For over half a century, this home was more than just a house; it was a home that grew with its family. It began as a classic raised ranch, with hardwood floors, sunlight filtering through the living room window, and laughter echoing down the hallway. The three bedrooms on the main floor were once filled with bedtime stories, and sleepy goodnights. The full bath handled the hustle of morning routines and long soaks after a busy day. But as the family grew, so did the home. An in-law addition was thoughtfully created-not just a room or two, but a spacious, self-contained retreat. With its private entrance, expansive great room, large eat-in kitchen, full bath, and bedroom, it offered comfort and independence without being far from the heartbeat of the home. It became a place where multiple generations shared their lives together, where out-of-town visitors found a second home, and where every holiday felt just a little bigger, a little brighter. The screened-in deck out back became a favorite gathering place-bug-free summer dinners, quiet morning coffees, and family barbecues that spilled into the level, green backyard. And when the colder months came, the inside welcomed everyone with warmth, especially in the lower-level great room. Now, for the first time in nearly 50 years, this beloved home is ready for its next chapter!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd Sargent

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0759978 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Malerba

eXp Realty License #RES.0792576

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,564

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-60

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Oven or Range
  • Laundry on lower level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Attic

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

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Preston Vet's Memorial Elementary School
  • Preston Plains Middle School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1559926

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,564

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Raised Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1628
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 672
  • Total Sq Ft: 2300
  • Year Built: 1973
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Park, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall
  • In Law Access: LOWER,ENTRY
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: CT-2 E (Stonington Rd) to left on Mattern Rd to left on Ross Rd to left on Doolittle Rd to right on Branch Hill Rd to #31 on left
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1628
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Liveable Space, Concrete Floor
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 31

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, Covered Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • 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, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Paved, Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Preston Vet's Memorial
  • Middle School: Preston Plains
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1
  • Lot Description: Dry Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-60
  • Parcel #: 1559926

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 5564
  • Total Assessed Value: 238070
  • Mil Rate Total: 23.37

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Preston Vet's Memorial
  • Middle Jr High School: Preston Plains
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Ghatta Judith A
Bought by
Happy Home Remodeling Llc
Seller's Agent
Todd Sargent
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Malerba
eXp Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-21.41%
Views
293
Current Estimated Value
$297,378

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,378
Avg. Annual Appreciation
491.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1975
Bought by
Ghattas Reda R and Ghatta Judith A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $275,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $275,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $85,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $60,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $118,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $275,000 -8.3% $120 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $299,900 -14.3% $130 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $349,900 -- $152 / 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 $5,564 $238,070 $49,070 $189,000
2023 $5,464 $238,070 $49,070 $189,000
2022 $4,748 $170,300 $42,700 $127,600
2021 $4,588 $170,300 $42,700 $127,600
2020 $4,581 $170,300 $42,700 $127,600
2019 $4,501 $170,300 $42,700 $127,600
2018 $4,433 $170,300 $42,700 $127,600
2017 $3,785 $157,700 $42,700 $115,000
2016 $3,745 $157,700 $42,700 $115,000
2015 $3,627 $157,700 $42,700 $115,000
2014 $3,649 $157,700 $42,700 $115,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24096273

SmartMLS

APN: PRES-000190-B000001RA000031