$410,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2022

36 Bittersweet Dr Gales Ferry, CT 06335

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,374 Sq Ft
0.94 Acres

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fruit Trees
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2023

Meticulously maintained 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial with an inground pool AND finished basement in the sought after Bittersweet community. Main floor offers Family Room with Fireplace, Kitchen with eat-in area, Dining Room, Living Room and Half Bath. Upper level offers 3 Bedrooms and 1 Full Bath. Master Bedroom Suite offers large living space with a plethora of natural light. En suite "his and her" closets with Full Bath. Finished Basement offers an abundance of storage along with laundry area and new Water Softener system in 2019, new Furnace in 2020, new Oil tank in 2020. Carpet was replaced in 2019. Central Vacuum system and a split unit in every room complete the interior. Walk outside to your beautifully maintained yard on nearly 1 Acre with an In Ground pool enclosed with a safety fence and storage shed. This home has been meticulously maintained over the last 17.5 years and has been professionally landscaped during the Spring and Summer seasons. The Bittersweet area of Gales Ferry is in close proximity to the Subase, Casinos, EB, I-95 and I-395. Come view this gorgeous Gales Ferry home before it's too late!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Osborne

Willow Properties License #RES.0811364 Listed on: 01/14/2022

Willow Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Pat Malek

First Choice Realty License #REB.0750029

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,435

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R40

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Ledyard Middle School
  • Ledyard High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bittersweet Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,435

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Gales Ferry
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2374
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2374
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1000
  • Total Sq Ft: 3374
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Kitchen pantry door does NOT convey. Sellers will replace prior to closing. Washer and Dryer negotiable. Garage Refrigerator conveys. ALL OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED BY SUNDAY JANUARY 16, 2022 AT 6PM.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4366
  • Directions: Route 12 to Stonybrook to Bittersweet. 36 will be on left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Heated
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 36

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Safety Fence
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Split System
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Ledyard
  • High School: Ledyard
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9400
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R40

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 7435
  • Total Assessed Value: 221270
  • Mil Rate Base: 33.600
  • Mil Rate Total: 33.600
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1509680

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Ledyard
  • High School: Ledyard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2023
Closed on
May 31, 2023
Sold by
Bedard Timothy and Bedard Leah
Bought by
Elmer Mckenzie and Elmer Otho
Seller's Agent
Megan Osborne
Willow Properties
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Rush
RE/MAX Legends
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$483,000
Premium/Discount to List
$33,100
7.36%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$588,184

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,184
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%
Original Mortgage
$434,700
Outstanding Balance
$423,161
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$165,023

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2022
Closed on
Mar 7, 2022
Sold by
Cramer Todd W and Cramer Christine M
Bought by
Bedard Timothy and Bedard Leah
Seller's Agent
Megan Osborne
Willow Properties
Buyer's Agent
Pat Malek
First Choice Realty
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
2.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.01%
Original Mortgage
$333,500
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2004
Sold by
Dunkle Larry
Bought by
Cramer Todd and Cramer Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,600
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1996
Sold by
Lindstrom Timothy E and Lindstrom Cynthia
Bought by
Runkle Larry A and Runkle Kelsey C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1991
Sold by
Geary James and Geary Phyllis
Bought by
Lindstrom Timothy and Lindstrom Cynthia
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 $483,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $410,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $327,000 --
Warranty Deed $212,000 --
Warranty Deed $222,500 --
Warranty Deed $222,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $434,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $333,500 FHA
Previous Owner $101,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $261,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $183,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Sold $483,000 +7.4% $203 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/21/2023 03/21/23 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2023 03/17/23 For Sale $449,900 +9.7% $190 / Sq Ft
03/07/2022 03/07/22 Sold $410,000 +2.5% $122 / Sq Ft
01/17/2022 01/17/22 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2022 01/14/22 For Sale $399,900 -- $119 / 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 $8,358 $225,050 $62,160 $162,890
2024 $7,791 $221,270 $62,160 $159,110
2023 $7,647 $221,270 $62,160 $159,110
2022 $7,483 $221,270 $62,160 $159,110
2021 $7,435 $221,270 $62,160 $159,110
2020 $7,395 $211,470 $67,130 $144,340
2019 $5,123 $211,470 $67,130 $144,340
2018 $7,251 $211,470 $67,130 $144,340
2017 $6,881 $211,470 $67,130 $144,340
2016 $6,746 $211,470 $67,130 $144,340
2015 $6,429 $211,470 $67,130 $144,340
2014 $6,467 $216,300 $64,680 $151,620
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170460766

SmartMLS

APN: LEDY-000025-000200-000036