NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Grove Beach Rd N Westbrook, CT 06498

Estimated Value: $706,000 - $1,089,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,159 Sq Ft
$415/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 15, 2016

Last sale price $550,000 $255 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,869/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Westbrook Middle School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of January 2016

Special property offers privacy and river frontage on the Menunketesuck River. First time offered, this 16 year old home is in pristine condition. Light and bright, with open floor plan and soaring ceilings. Hardwood floors, fireplace, kitchen open to great room, with additional family room over the garage. Lovely patio and gardens with an English Mill Stone fountain as a focal point. Beautiful river and marsh views - extraordinary wildlife, including frequent visits from Osprey. Deeded shared driveway with maintenance agreement - 25%. Owner/Broker

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Beth Joyce

Joyce Co. Hill & Harbor, Inc. License #REB.0452165 Listed on: 09/29/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Felter

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0311990

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,281

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Many Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,159 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Floors

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire Suppression System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

  • Pboe Elementary And Middle School
  • Pboe High School

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,281

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Total Sq Ft: 2159
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Rt 145 to Grove Beach Rd - interior lot on left - OR - Rt 1 to Grove Beach Rd N, approx. 1 mile - interior lot on right
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Floored
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Fire Suppression System, Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 438

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Dock or Mooring, River, View, Walk to Water, Direct Waterfront
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electrical Amperage: 200

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: PBOE
  • Middle School: PBOE
  • High School: PBOE
  • Intermediate School: PBOE

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, Water View, Treed
  • Flood Zone: Yes

Rental Info

  • Lease Purchase: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: 7281
  • Total Assessed Value: 323470
  • Mil Rate Total: 22.510
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1040091

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: PBOE
  • Middle Jr High School: PBOE
  • High School: PBOE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2017
Sold by
Ruffino Louis J
Bought by
Louis J Ruffino Jr Ret
Current Estimated Value
$896,509
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
Louis J Ruffino Jr Ret -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Joyce Mary E $400,000
Previous Owner Joyce Mary E $148,000
Previous Owner Joyce Mary E $257,950
Previous Owner Joyce Mary E $275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/15/2016 01/15/16 Sold $550,000 -5.0% $255 / Sq Ft
10/22/2015 10/22/15 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2015 09/29/15 For Sale $579,000 0.0% $268 / Sq Ft
06/22/2012 06/22/12 Rented $2,750 0.0% --
06/20/2012 06/20/12 Under Contract -- -- --
05/04/2012 05/04/12 For Rent $2,750 -- --
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 $10,504 $484,050 $173,810 $310,240
2023 $10,320 $484,050 $173,810 $310,240
2022 $10,049 $484,050 $173,810 $310,240
2021 $9,165 $366,600 $92,220 $274,380
2020 $9,165 $366,600 $92,220 $274,380
2019 $9,044 $366,600 $92,220 $274,380
2018 $8,934 $366,600 $92,220 $274,380
2017 $8,934 $366,600 $92,220 $274,380
2016 $7,564 $326,860 $82,410 $244,450
2015 $7,281 $323,470 $82,890 $240,580
2014 $7,048 $323,470 $82,890 $240,580
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: N10083198

SmartMLS

APN: WBRO-000173-000000-000013