$599,900

5 Bittersweet Dr Gales Ferry, CT 06335

Estimated payment $4,064/month

Total Views 1,744
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,872 Sq Ft
$209 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Concrete Pool
  • Attic
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Central Air

About This Home

Nestled at 5 Bittersweet Drive in Gales Ferry, CT, this impressive property showcasing 4/5 bedrooms, two spacious primary suites, 3 full baths, a heated inground saltwater pool, outdoor hot tub, beautifully crafted stoned fireplaces one in master bedroom, expansive primary suite on second floor, well-appointed remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, beautiful granted counter tops, tilwd back aplash, new central air in 2024, new pressure tanks 2024, wrap around deck great for entertaining and events. Close to Mohegan Sun, EB, Foxwoods Casino, Great Wolf Lodge, short distance to Rhode Island, and major highway 395, secluded setting, 2-car attached garage, and numerous additional amenities. Arrange your private tour today.

Listing Agent

Claritza Fong Torres

Kazantzis Real Estate, LLC License #RES.0814360 Listed on: 08/19/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,541

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R40

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,872 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1509579

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,541

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Gales Ferry
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2872
  • Total Sq Ft: 2872
  • Year Built: 1980
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2872
  • Street Type: Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Convection Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding, Other
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, Concrete, Safety Fence, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Propane, Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.01
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Sloping Lot
  • Zoning: R40
  • Parcel #: 1509579

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 9541
  • Total Assessed Value: 256900
  • Mil Rate Total: 37.14

MLS Schools

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $9,541 $256,900 $56,280 $200,620
2024 $9,018 $256,130 $56,280 $199,850
2023 $8,852 $256,130 $56,280 $199,850
2022 $8,662 $256,130 $56,280 $199,850
2021 $8,606 $256,130 $56,280 $199,850
2020 $8,710 $249,060 $60,830 $188,230
2019 $8,732 $249,060 $60,830 $188,230
2018 $8,540 $249,060 $60,830 $188,230
2017 $8,104 $249,060 $60,830 $188,230
2016 $7,945 $249,060 $60,830 $188,230
2015 $7,571 $249,060 $60,830 $188,230
2014 $7,152 $239,190 $45,010 $194,180
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Sale $599,900 +25.0% $209 / Sq Ft
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Sold $480,000 +1.1% $167 / Sq Ft
06/05/2022 06/05/22 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2022 05/25/22 For Sale $475,000 +110.2% $165 / Sq Ft
06/24/2013 06/24/13 Sold $226,000 -24.4% $79 / Sq Ft
02/11/2013 02/11/13 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2012 02/03/12 For Sale $299,000 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $480,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $226,000 --
Warranty Deed $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $427,350 FHA
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $137,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $178,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24120581

SmartMLS

APN: LEDY-000024-000200-000005