NOT LISTED FOR SALE

44 Colton St Farmington, CT 06032

Estimated Value: $879,058 - $1,034,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,338 Sq Ft
$289/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2020

Last sale price $670,000 $201 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,131/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic
  • Noah Wallace School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2020

Welcome to the Stephen Root House, a lovingly & impeccably restored antique home, situated on beautiful grounds, located in the center of Historic Farmington Village. Explore the living room w/ its wide plank antique floors & fireplace w/ warming bread oven; grand dining room w/ built-in hutches, french door & view of "secret" stone patio; cozy office w/ a wall of bookshelves & fireplace; outstanding light-drenched family room w/ windows show-casing the property plus a charming hidden library alcove. And the kitchen! Fully updated w/ Crowsfoot Schist counters -- 600 million years old stone with garnet, chlorite, mica and horneblinda pieces. Second floor boasts of a renovated master suite, 3 other bedrooms & another bath. So much charm yet many modern conveniences -- natural gas, town sewer/water, central air, irrigation, close to highways.
Venture outside & there are "surprises" everywhere -- lovely artist's studio; 2 car garage w/ plug for electric car & separate garden/storage room; expansive blue stone patio surrounded by brownstone walls; mature landscaping & gardens galore w/ pretty stone paths. Do not miss Japanese Umbrella Pine, 6th largest in CT! If time permits, walk to the Farmington River, a designated federal wild & scenic river (only 6 in New England) & celebrated for its trout fishing;Farmington Canal Heritage Trail; Hill-Stead Museum; Stanley-Whitman Museum; Farmington Historical Society; Farmington Field Club (pools/tennis). Truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Suffredini

KW Legacy Partners License #RES.0791998 Listed on: 06/17/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Zelman

LPT Realty - IConn Team License #RES.0787168

LPT Realty - IConn Team

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,554

Year Built

  • Built in 1670

Lot Details

  • 0.99 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R20

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Wood Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,338 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course
  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Noah Wallace Elementary School
  • Robbins Middle School
  • West Woods Middle School
  • Farmington High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,554

Year Built

Built in 1670

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Farmington Village
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3338
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3338
  • Total Sq Ft: 3338
  • Year Built: 1670
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Please make sure to review all attachment. Hardwood floors in dining room, breakfast nook and one bedroom; antique pine floors in living room, office, master and other 2 bedrooms. The area in the yard with pink flags is a wild-flower garden -- owner
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2020
  • Directions: Main Street in Historic Farmington Village to Colton Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 44

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Sidewalk, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Wood
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Noah Wallace
  • Middle School: Robbins
  • High School: Farmington
  • Intermediate School: West Woods

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9900
  • Lot Description: Historic District, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R20

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 8554
  • Total Assessed Value: 305830
  • Mil Rate Base: 27.970
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.970
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1981398

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Noah Wallace
  • Middle Jr High School: Robbins
  • High School: Farmington

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2020
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Greenwood Martha
Bought by
Kniffen Todd J and Kniffen Elizabeth J
Seller's Agent
Amy Suffredini
KW Legacy Partners
Buyer's Agent
Mike Zelman
LPT Realty - IConn Team
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.74%
Current Estimated Value
$964,265

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$294,265
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.46%
Original Mortgage
$509,535
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA
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
Kniffen Todd J $670,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kniffen Todd J $507,547
Closed Kniffen Todd J $509,535
Previous Owner Richardson Ency S $100,000
Previous Owner Richardson Ency S $270,000
Previous Owner Richardson Ency S $83,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Sold $670,000 -0.7% $201 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 For Sale $675,000 -- $202 / 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 $11,018 $413,910 $164,780 $249,130
2024 $10,534 $413,910 $164,780 $249,130
2023 $10,021 $413,910 $164,780 $249,130
2022 $8,967 $305,830 $128,280 $177,550
2021 $8,811 $305,830 $128,280 $177,550
2020 $8,554 $305,830 $128,280 $177,550
2019 $8,554 $305,830 $128,280 $177,550
2018 $8,312 $305,830 $128,280 $177,550
2017 $10,260 $384,540 $132,680 $251,860
2016 $9,913 $384,540 $132,680 $251,860
2015 $9,617 $384,540 $132,680 $251,860
2014 $9,397 $384,510 $132,650 $251,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170305395

SmartMLS

APN: FARM-000117-000016-000385-000044