NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,395,593 - $3,209,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
5,865 Sq Ft
$469/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2023

Last sale price $2,087,500 $356 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,720/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Guest House
  • 2.63 Acre Lot
  • Coleytown Elementary School Rated A+
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2023

Rare and unique Westport estate compound with stunning, park-like property! Its history includes renowned owners from Morris Ketchum to current owner, pianist Frederic Chiu, and their famous guests from Abraham Lincoln to Joshua Bell! This stately gem is set up perfectly for 2023 living with generous rooms, walls of windows, extensive built-ins, European trim work, 5 large ensuite bedrooms, 2nd fl laundry and tons of storage. The Main House large Chef’s kitchen is the center hub, surrounded by a large family room with fireplace, mudroom, large office and full-length patio. Just beyond is an elegant, stately space with a grand dining room and step-down round music room with surrounding terrace. The expansive main bedroom suite with curved walls & dressing room leads to a new grand balcony overlooking the gardens, part of the $300K in improvements made by the current owners. Third floor contains a finished attic and 5th bedroom en suite. A wow-factor, 2000sf beamed, legal rental carriage house, heated 3-car garage and studio w/full bath complete the compound. Wonderful pool site options. The grounds are as spectacular as the house, abounding with mature, rare specimen trees including the home's heart, an awe-inspiring 400-year-old copper beech, one of only 4 in CT. Walking paths, low maintenance perennial gardens, 4 patio/terraces and the embracing branches of the Copper Beech make this place like no other, relaxing and exploring. Bonus: natural gas connection in street!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cyd Hamer

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0791190 Listed on: 04/05/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Edward Zislis

Higgins Group Real Estate License #RES.0787895

Higgins Group Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,877

Year Built

  • Built in 1806

Lot Details

  • 2.63 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned AAA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,865 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Coleytown Elementary And Middle School
  • Staples High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Property is near shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 418794

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,877

Year Built

Built in 1806

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Coleytown
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5865
  • Total Sq Ft: 5865
  • Year Built: 1806
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Workshop offered as-is. NOTE RENTAL HISTORY IS FOR THE CARRIAGE HOUSE ONLY. The main house has been owner-occupied by the sellers for the full term of their ownership. It has never been rented. Square footage breakdown: 6700 in main house, 2000 in carriage house and 350 in the studio building.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Weston Road to small lane after Silver Brook. Look for the mail boxes for 50 and 52, turn in there.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 52

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Patio, Porch, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Slab, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle Other
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Gravel
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Coleytown
  • Middle School: Coleytown
  • High School: Staples

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.63
  • Lot Description: Dry Level Lot Fence - Partial Fence - Stone Fence - Wood Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: AAA
  • Parcel #: 418794

Tax Info

  • Property Tax: 17877
  • Total Assessed Value: 974200
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.35

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Coleytown
  • Middle Jr High School: Coleytown
  • High School: Staples

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Esposito Jeanine and Chiu Frederic
Bought by
Metcalfe Philip J and Metcalfe Wendy C
Seller's Agent
Cyd Hamer
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Edward Zislis
Higgins Group Real Estate
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,087,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$307,500
-12.84%
Views
155
Current Estimated Value
$2,750,148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$662,648
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.61%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Outstanding Balance
$655,130
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$2,095,018

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2011
Sold by
Harris Douglas Lloyd and Harris Evelyn B
Bought by
Chiu Frederic and Esposito Jeanine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1994
Sold by
Weissman Vivien
Bought by
Harris Lloyd and Harris Evelyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Metcalfe Philip J $2,087,500 None Available
Metcalfe Philip J $2,087,500 None Available
Metcalfe Philip J $2,087,500 None Available
Chiu Frederic $1,503,811 --
Harris Lloyd $1,017,500 --
Chiu Frederic $1,503,811 --
Harris Lloyd $1,017,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Metcalfe Philip J $720,000
Closed Metcalfe Philip J $720,000
Previous Owner Chiu Frederic $800,000
Previous Owner Chiu Frederic $800,000
Previous Owner Weissman Vivien $712,500
Previous Owner Weissman Vivien $203,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2023 06/01/23 Sold $2,087,500 -12.8% $356 / Sq Ft
05/17/2023 05/17/23 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2023 04/05/23 For Sale $2,395,000 0.0% $408 / Sq Ft
11/27/2020 11/27/20 Rented $7,500 +82.9% --
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Under Contract -- -- --
10/18/2020 10/18/20 Price Changed $4,100 -14.6% $2 / Sq Ft
08/26/2020 08/26/20 For Rent $4,800 +29.7% --
12/15/2016 12/15/16 Rented $3,700 -3.9% --
11/15/2016 11/15/16 Under Contract -- -- --
09/22/2016 09/22/16 For Rent $3,850 -11.5% --
07/21/2015 07/21/15 Rented $4,350 +10.1% --
07/21/2015 07/21/15 For Rent $3,950 +23.4% --
06/25/2013 06/25/13 Rented $3,200 -25.6% --
06/25/2013 06/25/13 Rented $4,300 0.0% --
06/12/2013 06/12/13 Rented $4,300 -10.4% --
06/12/2013 06/12/13 For Rent $4,800 +11.6% --
05/26/2013 05/26/13 Under Contract -- -- --
05/26/2013 05/26/13 Under Contract -- -- --
05/03/2013 05/03/13 For Rent $4,300 +34.4% --
03/13/2013 03/13/13 For Rent $3,200 -- --
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 $18,373 $974,200 $341,900 $632,300
2024 $18,140 $974,200 $341,900 $632,300
2023 $17,877 $974,200 $341,900 $632,300
2022 $17,604 $974,200 $341,900 $632,300
2021 $17,604 $974,200 $341,900 $632,300
2020 $13,488 $1,232,280 $374,300 $857,980
2019 $20,778 $1,232,400 $374,300 $858,100
2018 $13,488 $1,232,400 $374,300 $858,100
2017 $20,778 $1,232,400 $374,300 $858,100
2016 $20,778 $1,232,400 $374,300 $858,100
2015 $23,003 $1,271,600 $345,200 $926,400
2014 $22,813 $1,271,600 $345,200 $926,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170560831

SmartMLS

APN: WPOR-000014C-000000-000047