NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,456,000 - $1,761,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,355 Sq Ft
$296/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 02, 2020

Last sale price $950,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,753/month

224 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stratfield Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of March 2020

Beautiful residence, a standout in the distinguished Brooklawn neighborhood. Magical curb appeal. Fully renovated in 2009 with high ceilings, great layout and stunning chef's kitchen. Custom features include French doors along back wall, patio with seating wall for outdoor parties. Lush landscaping, professionally designed with border by Oliver's. Powerful 20kw full-house generator can support entire home for weeks. Sun-filled 4-season billiards/game room for casual entertaining. Relaxing living room. Dining room to host a crowd. Open kitchen features SubZero, Woolf range plus additional wall oven, 2 beverage fridges, 2 dishwashers, 2 islands with stunning costa esmeralda countertops, extensive custom cabinetry. Breakfast bar plus informal dining area overlooking patio. Comfortable inlaw suite with garden views now used as office, ideal for multi-generation families, easily accessible. Front and back staircases. Mudroom at side entrance. Spacious bedrooms; marble master bath has spa tub. Rain showerheads in glass-walled showers. Guest bedroom has sitting room/bath ensuite. Gym (or playroom) and skylit office. Lower level has optional movie theater. Lots of storage in attic accessed by staircase. Invisible pet fence. Gorgeous level property, private backyard encircled by varied trees including evergreens; flowering perennials. Friendly, upscale community. No-traffic street. Reasonable taxes for luxury property. Fun social scene, kids' camp at Brooklawn.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lois Lehman

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0755369 Listed on: 06/17/2019

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Rita Tanis

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0751586

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R3

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Solarium
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Stratfield Elementary School
  • Tomlinson Middle School
  • Fairfield Warde High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Property is near golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,973

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Brooklawn
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4705
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4705
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 650
  • Total Sq Ft: 5355
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Private Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: First Floor
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8785
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/29/2019
  • Directions: Brooklawn to Algonquin past country club to Old Oaks (circular street).
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 14
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Solarium
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry rm w/utility sink, storage cabs
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Shed, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.7300
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Treed, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 17973
  • Mil Rate Base: 26.790
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 118971

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Stratfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Tomlinson
  • High School: Fairfield Warde

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2019
Closed on
Feb 20, 2020
Sold by
Tortora Mary P and Tortora Peter
Bought by
Ewers Christopher and Ewers Christina
Seller's Agent
Lois Lehman
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rita Tanis
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-4.52%
Current Estimated Value
$1,582,551

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$632,551
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.02%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$671,490
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$911,061

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2012
Sold by
Tortora Mary
Bought by
Tortora Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,500
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1992
Sold by
Est Michael Elinor H and Donnelly Ellen M
Bought by
Tortora Peter and Tortora Mary P
Source: Public Records

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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
Ewers Christopher $950,000 None Available
Ewers Christopher $950,000 None Available
Tortora Peter -- --
Tortora Peter -- --
Tortora Peter $367,500 --
Tortora Peter $367,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ewers Christopher $760,000
Closed Ewers Christopher $760,000
Previous Owner Tortora Peter $50,000
Previous Owner Tortora Peter $323,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Sold $950,000 -4.5% $177 / Sq Ft
01/27/2020 01/27/20 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2020 01/03/20 For Sale $995,000 +4.7% $186 / Sq Ft
12/09/2019 12/09/19 Off Market $950,000 -- --
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Price Changed $995,000 -5.1% $186 / Sq Ft
09/12/2019 09/12/19 Price Changed $1,049,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
09/12/2019 09/12/19 For Sale $1,049,000 +10.4% $196 / Sq Ft
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Off Market $950,000 -- --
06/17/2019 06/17/19 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $205 / 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 $18,414 $648,620 $267,400 $381,220
2024 $17,876 $640,710 $267,400 $373,310
2023 $17,626 $640,710 $267,400 $373,310
2022 $17,453 $640,710 $267,400 $373,310
2021 $17,286 $640,710 $267,400 $373,310
2020 $17,973 $670,880 $229,600 $441,280
2019 $7,876 $670,880 $229,600 $441,280
2018 $17,684 $670,880 $229,600 $441,280
2017 $17,322 $670,880 $229,600 $441,280
2016 $17,074 $670,880 $229,600 $441,280
2015 $17,483 $705,250 $304,920 $400,330
2014 $17,208 $705,250 $304,920 $400,330
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170205074

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000042-000000-000034