NOT LISTED FOR SALE

38 Lower River Rd West Cornwall, CT 06796

Estimated Value: $866,000 - $959,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,579 Sq Ft
$350/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2023

Last sale price $665,000 $258 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,496/month

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Antique Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Cornwall Consolidated School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Hot Water Circulator

About This Home

As of February 2023

West Cornwall Village Home With Apartment - Surrounded by gardens and beautiful stonework, this stately 1830s homestead is ideally situated in the village of West Cornwall overlooks the Housatonic River and is just a stone's throw from the iconic covered bridge. A graceful front entry highlights the center staircase and meanders to the Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen with a large Pantry, and then the back Enclosed Porch. The spacious and level lawn feels deceptively large and is filled with stunning gardens and a quintessential, rustic Artist's Barn – a true oasis of tranquility in the heart of the village. The upper level of the main home offers three bedrooms and a Full Bath with a soaking tub. An additional full bathroom is on the main level. A walk-up attic with stunning floorboards could be converted into bonus space. To the right of the Main entry Foyer and Covered Porch, there are private entry doors to the attached apartment. A large Living Room with a fireplace and door to the backyard also leads to the Eat-In Kitchen. There is a Full Bath on this main level and an additional bedroom and Full Bath on the second floor of the apartment. Enjoy the best of country living from this village home that brings you to the heart of the Litchfield Hills outdoor recreation and beauty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holly Leibrock

Elyse Harney Real Estate License #RES.0805130 Listed on: 09/13/2022

Co-Listed By

Liza Reiss

Elyse Harney Real Estate License #RES.0804920

Last Buyer's Agent

William Melnick

Elyse Harney Real Estate License #RES.0808379

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,519

Year Built

  • Built in 1830

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RR1

Parking

  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,579 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Housatonic High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,519

Year Built

Built in 1830

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: West Cornwall
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2579
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2579
  • Total Sq Ft: 2579
  • Year Built: 1830
  • In Law Access: First Floor
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4664
  • Directions: GPS friendly.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 38

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle, Metal
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Unpaved

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Housatonic

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5200
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: RR1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 7519
  • Total Assessed Value: 518900
  • Mil Rate Base: 14.490
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.490
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 804149

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Housatonic

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2022
Closed on
Feb 23, 2023
Sold by
Barrett Barbara
Bought by
Koch Irene M
Seller's Agent
Holly Leibrock
Elyse Harney Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
William Melnick
Elyse Harney Real Estate
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$210,000
-24%
Views
111
Current Estimated Value
$901,582

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$236,582
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1983
Bought by
Barrett Peter and Barrett Barbara
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
Koch Irene M $665,000 None Available
Koch Irene M $665,000 None Available
Barrett Peter $67,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Barrett Peter $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2023 02/24/23 Sold $665,000 -8.3% $258 / Sq Ft
01/20/2023 01/20/23 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2022 10/24/22 Price Changed $725,000 -8.8% $281 / Sq Ft
10/09/2022 10/09/22 Price Changed $795,000 -9.1% $308 / Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 For Sale $875,000 -- $339 / 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 $8,586 $538,000 $125,900 $412,100
2024 $8,231 $538,000 $125,900 $412,100
2023 $7,628 $518,900 $125,900 $393,000
2022 $7,519 $518,900 $125,900 $393,000
2021 $6,151 $368,300 $67,800 $300,500
2020 $6,151 $368,300 $67,800 $300,500
2019 $6,151 $368,300 $67,800 $300,500
2018 $6,121 $368,300 $67,800 $300,500
2017 $5,937 $368,300 $67,800 $300,500
2016 $6,162 $402,500 $96,800 $305,700
2015 $6,090 $402,500 $96,800 $305,700
2014 $5,997 $402,500 $96,800 $305,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170523099

SmartMLS

APN: CORN-000003-000002-000007H