$1,395,000
$100K PRICE DROP

53 Transylvania Rd Roxbury, CT 06783

Estimated payment $8,055/month

Total Views 4,127
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,920 Sq Ft
$356 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • 3.65 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Shepaug Valley School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

Fantastic Colonial in Roxbury down long private drive featuring low maintenance salt water spa pooL. The house is surrounded by nature, with multiple entertaining spaces and gardens. Amazing bird life is a natural symphony while relaxing outdoors. The home has a lovely gracious layout all with detailed millwork and a vaulted great room with almost floor to ceiling windows on three sides creating a conservatory feel. A scented rose garden courtyard is off the great room. It flows directly off the kitchen which has a lovely breakfast area. The adjoining room is currently being used as a billiard room but could be a den, playroom or used in many different ways. Formal dining room and sitting room/library with gas fireplace are off the front hall. Second floor has 3 bedrooms including a primary suite with oversized marble bathroom, balcony deck (great for star gazing) and dressing room. There is a hall bath, laundry and bonus room currently being used as a gym. This room could be a 4th bedroom with the possibility of an en-suite bathroom. The attached 2 and half car garage leads to a newly renovated mudroom area. The lower level is partially finished and has additional potential. Pool with spa and cabana is surrounded by granite patio and coping, evergreens, shrubs, perennials and roses that provide summer long color and fragrance. Recent upgrades include automatic generator. Don't miss this opportunity!

Listing Agent

Pels Matthews

W. Raveis Lifestyles Realty License #REB.0794331 Listed on: 05/12/2025

W. Raveis Lifestyles Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,819

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 3.65 Acre Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Unfinished Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Pool

  • Cabana
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fiberglass Spa
  • Fiberglass Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Balcony
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Booth Free Elementary School
  • Regional District 12 Middle School
  • Regional District 12 High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 866462

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,819

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3420
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 500
  • Total Sq Ft: 3920
  • Year Built: 2000
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Rucum to Transylvania
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3420
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 53

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Wrap Around Deck, Cabana, Gutters, Garden Area
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Fiberglass, Heated, Spa, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Booth Free
  • Middle School: Regional District 12
  • High School: Regional District 12

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.65
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands Interior Lot Lightly Wooded Rolling
  • Zoning: C
  • Parcel #: 866462

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 7819
  • Total Assessed Value: 601440
  • Mil Rate Total: 13

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Booth Free
  • Middle Jr High School: Regional District 12
  • High School: Regional District 12

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 $7,819 $601,440 $110,460 $490,980
2024 $7,578 $601,440 $110,460 $490,980
2023 $7,578 $601,440 $110,460 $490,980
2022 $6,086 $399,080 $113,960 $285,120
2021 $6,086 $399,080 $113,960 $285,120
2020 $6,305 $399,080 $113,960 $285,120
2019 $6,325 $399,080 $113,960 $285,120
2018 $6,325 $399,080 $113,960 $285,120
2017 $6,096 $429,330 $132,820 $296,510
2016 $5,930 $432,860 $132,820 $300,040
2015 $5,930 $432,860 $132,820 $300,040
2014 $5,800 $432,860 $132,820 $300,040
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $1,395,000 -6.7% $356 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $1,495,000 +104.8% $381 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 Sold $730,000 +0.7% $186 / Sq Ft
02/25/2021 02/25/21 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2020 09/19/20 For Sale $725,000 +17.9% $185 / Sq Ft
08/02/2013 08/02/13 Sold $615,000 -12.0% $159 / Sq Ft
07/22/2013 07/22/13 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2013 04/18/13 For Sale $699,000 -- $181 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $730,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $730,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $315,000 --
Warranty Deed $315,000 --
Warranty Deed $485,000 --
Warranty Deed $485,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $420,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $492,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24095086

SmartMLS

APN: ROXB-000033-000000-000036