44 South St Roxbury, CT 06783
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,450
Sq Ft
6.17
Acres
Highlights
- Water Views
- Guest House
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Shepaug Valley School Rated A-
- Barn
- Home fronts a pond
About This Home
As of August 2023Josiah Bronson House. Consummate Connecticut 1792 Antique colonial estate, renovated to serve today's lifestyle while keeping all the charm of it's historic roots. Once a retreat to writer Manfred Lee of Ellery Queen fame and later used in film shoots, this estate sits between two ponds and overlooks 6 level acres of meadow, perennial gardens and heated pool area. The 3 bedroom main house and 1 bedroom guest space with living room, separate 725 ft studio barn features old barn beams from historic barn once on the property, for office/gathering/game room. An antique Ice house and rustic potting grace the garden areas. There is a recently built three bay barn garage with gym area. The heated pool, skating pond, perennial gardens, stone walls, brick and stone terraces all add to the feel of yesteryear. The first floor of the main house offers a luxurious high end kitchen with pantry and center island, an open Living room, Sun room, great room and library. Additional features are wood shingle roof, mature gardens. Set in the heart of Roxbury, close to hiking trails, Hurlbut park and Minor Memorial Library. - Private pool area with an adjacent outdoor shower.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0759765 Listed on: 11/25/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,113
Year Built
- Built in 1792
Lot Details
- 6.17 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- Stone Wall
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Fruit Trees
- Garden
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Clap Board Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,450 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- 2 Fireplaces
- French Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Sitting Room
- Workshop
- Home Gym
- Water Views
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Walkup Attic
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Maid or Guest Quarters
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Wetlands on Lot
- Patio
- Terrace
- Shed
Schools
- Booth Free Elementary School
- Regional District 12 Middle School
- Regional District 12 High School
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Private Company Owned Well
- Oil Water Heater
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Guest House
- Property is near a golf course
- Barn
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 25, 2022
Closed on
Aug 22, 2023
Sold by
Reid Darren and Reid Carolina
Bought by
Welch Benjamin and Herron Natalie A
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Clair
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Liza Reiss
Elyse Harney Real Estate
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-13.44%
Views
124
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,520,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,484,128
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 13, 2019
Sold by
Reid Darren
Bought by
Reid Carolina and Reid Darren
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 2011
Sold by
Tofalli Chris and Tofalli Kim
Bought by
Reid Darren
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 15, 2007
Sold by
Colee Patrick and Colee Diane
Bought by
Tofalli Kim and Tofalli Christopher
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 2006
Sold by
Law Lindsey
Bought by
Colee Patrick and Colee Diane
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 17, 1993
Sold by
Thompson Robert Sands
Bought by
Law Lindsay
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,900,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,900,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,555,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,555,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,850,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,850,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,300,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,300,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $320,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $320,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,520,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $1,520,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $1,320,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2025 04/17/25 | Price Changed | $1,899,000 | -2.6% | $550 / Sq Ft |
| 03/19/2025 03/19/25 | Price Changed | $1,950,000 | -2.3% | $565 / Sq Ft |
| 02/23/2025 02/23/25 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | 0.0% | $578 / Sq Ft |
| 11/18/2024 11/18/24 | Off Market | $1,995,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/20/2024 09/20/24 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | +5.0% | $578 / Sq Ft |
| 08/22/2023 08/22/23 | Sold | $1,900,000 | +0.3% | $551 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2023 08/01/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/02/2023 07/02/23 | Price Changed | $1,895,000 | -13.7% | $549 / Sq Ft |
| 11/25/2022 11/25/22 | For Sale | $2,195,000 | 0.0% | $636 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2018 08/27/18 | Rented | $3,800 | -2.6% | -- |
| 07/26/2018 07/26/18 | For Rent | $3,900 | -68.8% | -- |
| 07/17/2018 07/17/18 | Rented | $12,500 | -55.4% | -- |
| 05/08/2018 05/08/18 | Price Changed | $28,000 | -20.0% | $8 / Sq Ft |
| 01/10/2018 01/10/18 | For Rent | $35,000 | +536.4% | -- |
| 09/19/2016 09/19/16 | Rented | $5,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/14/2016 09/14/16 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/18/2016 08/18/16 | For Rent | $5,500 | -78.0% | -- |
| 02/05/2016 02/05/16 | Rented | $25,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 01/27/2016 01/27/16 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/08/2016 01/08/16 | For Rent | $25,000 | +614.3% | -- |
| 12/22/2015 12/22/15 | Rented | $3,500 | -22.2% | -- |
| 12/22/2015 12/22/15 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/08/2015 05/08/15 | For Rent | $4,500 | -70.0% | -- |
| 03/23/2014 03/23/14 | Rented | $15,000 | -11.8% | -- |
| 03/23/2014 03/23/14 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/22/2014 01/22/14 | For Rent | $17,000 | -- | -- |
Source: SmartMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $14,561 | $1,120,070 | $215,390 | $904,680 |
| 2024 | $14,113 | $1,120,070 | $215,390 | $904,680 |
| 2023 | $14,113 | $1,120,070 | $215,390 | $904,680 |
| 2022 | $14,294 | $937,330 | $223,760 | $713,570 |
| 2021 | $14,435 | $937,330 | $223,760 | $713,570 |
| 2020 | $14,810 | $937,330 | $223,760 | $713,570 |
| 2019 | $14,857 | $937,330 | $223,760 | $713,570 |
| 2018 | $14,857 | $937,330 | $223,760 | $713,570 |
| 2017 | $15,338 | $1,080,150 | $265,280 | $814,870 |
| 2016 | $14,798 | $1,080,150 | $265,280 | $814,870 |
| 2015 | $14,831 | $1,082,530 | $265,280 | $817,250 |
| 2014 | $14,506 | $1,082,530 | $265,280 | $817,250 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lenore Mallett
Seller's Agent in 2024
Lenore Mallett
William Pitt
(203) 209-1777
2 in this area
55 Total Sales
-
Elvia Gignoux
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Elvia Gignoux
William Pitt
(860) 435-0345
75 Total Sales
-
Kathryn Clair
Seller's Agent in 2023
Kathryn Clair
William Pitt
(860) 868-6600
33 in this area
115 Total Sales
-
Kathryn Bassett
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Kathryn Bassett
William Pitt
(203) 841-8161
29 in this area
106 Total Sales
-
Liza Reiss
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Liza Reiss
Elyse Harney Real Estate
(860) 671-0288
1 in this area
170 Total Sales
-
Stacey Matthews
Seller's Agent in 2018
Stacey Matthews
W. Raveis Lifestyles Realty
(203) 671-9067
31 in this area
162 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 170537959
APN: ROXB-000018-000000-000099
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