$645,000
SOLD JAN 16, 2025

40 Melon Patch Ln Monroe, CT 06468

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,154 Sq Ft
1.24 Acres

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

192 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Screened Porch
  • Stepney Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Thermal Windows

About This Home

As of January 2025

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this stunning 3 Bedroom, 2.5.5 Bth Colonial Contemporary home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern amenities. If looking for a legal office space or potential in-law set up, this one works. The main level boast a spacious Living Room, a formal Dining Room and a cozy Family Room with a vaulted ceiling and sliding doors that lead to a screened-in porch. Enjoy the peace and privacy of your beautiful, level backyard, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. The Kitchen, equipped with a high-end Viking stove and granite counters, also features eating space and sliders to the back deck. Convenience is key with a Laundry Room and Powder Room located on the main floor. Upstairs, the Master Bedroom is a true retreat, complete with a vaulted ceiling, skylight, and a recently renovated en-suite Bathroom. Two additional Bedrooms share a beautifully updated second Bathroom, providing ample space for all. The Lower Level is a standout feature, currently set up as a full medical practice (the owner had an optometry practice) with a separate entrance from the driveway. This professional space includes a waiting room, receptionist desk, exam room, office, & Bathroom, offering a unique opportunity for a home based business. The attached 2-car Garage is equipped with an electrical panel installed for a potential future addition above, providing endless possibilities for expansion. A generator is included. Great Potential for In-Law set-up.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Ferro

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0222187 Listed on: 07/08/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Betsy Conti

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0136952

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,432

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 1.24 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RF1

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,154 Sq Ft Home
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Screened Porch
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Stepney Elementary School
  • Jockey Hollow Middle School
  • Masuk High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Modified Wall Outlets
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Property is near shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 175740

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,432

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Upper Stepney
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3154
  • Total Sq Ft: 3154
  • Year Built: 1983
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Rt 25 Main Street to Bart Road to Melon Patch
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3154
  • Street Type: Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Cooled, Interior Access, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: First floor with half bath
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Electric Outlet(s), Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 40

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Screened, Underground Utilities, Porch, Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • 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
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Split System, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Stepney
  • Middle School: Jockey Hollow
  • High School: Masuk

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Fireplace Insert, Generator, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.24
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision Lightly Wooded Dry Level Lot Sloping Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: RF1
  • Parcel #: 175740

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 10432
  • Total Assessed Value: 272600
  • Mil Rate Total: 38.27

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Stepney
  • Middle Jr High School: Jockey Hollow
  • High School: Masuk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2024
Closed on
Jan 17, 2025
Sold by
Defala Steven and Defala Sharon
Bought by
Defala Steven
Seller's Agent
Jane Ferro
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Betsy Conti
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$679,900
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-5.13%
Total Days on Market
192
Views
119
Current Estimated Value
$651,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.04%
Original Mortgage
$516,000
Outstanding Balance
$513,727
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$141,996

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2024
Closed on
Jan 15, 2025
Sold by
Greenberg Daniel and Greifinger Rhonda
Bought by
Defala Sharon T and Defala Steven P
Seller's Agent
Jane Ferro
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Betsy Conti
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$679,900
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-5.13%
Views
119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$516,000
Outstanding Balance
$513,727
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$141,996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2007
Sold by
Daniel Greifinger Rhonda and Daniel Greonberg
Bought by
Daniel Greifinger Rhonda and Daniel Greonberg
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $645,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $645,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $516,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $205,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $155,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Sold $645,000 0.0% $205 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Price Changed $645,000 -0.6% $205 / Sq Ft
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Price Changed $649,000 -3.8% $206 / Sq Ft
07/27/2024 07/27/24 Price Changed $674,900 -0.7% $214 / Sq Ft
07/08/2024 07/08/24 For Sale $679,900 -- $216 / 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 $12,613 $439,930 $106,330 $333,600
2024 $10,432 $272,600 $89,600 $183,000
2023 $10,236 $272,600 $89,600 $183,000
2022 $10,048 $272,600 $89,600 $183,000
2021 $9,912 $272,600 $89,600 $183,000
2020 $9,672 $272,600 $89,600 $183,000
2019 $9,905 $278,400 $106,000 $172,400
2018 $9,811 $278,400 $106,000 $172,400
2017 $9,956 $278,400 $106,000 $172,400
2016 $9,744 $278,400 $106,000 $172,400
2015 $9,563 $278,400 $106,000 $172,400
2014 $9,623 $310,310 $134,400 $175,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24029951

SmartMLS

APN: MONR-000070-000058