NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Harvard Ave Stratford, CT 06614

Estimated Value: $376,000 - $405,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
977 Sq Ft
$399/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2020

Last sale price $265,000 $271 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,556/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attic
  • Cottage
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Motil Pond Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

Charming, loved and amazingly maintained cottage style home with an enclosed front porch and newly added front awning. Freshly renovated kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. This home offers hard woods floors and new windows throughout; including two full bathrooms, updated electrical box, partially finished basement, new furnace (2019), hot water heater (2017) and roof (2018). Property has fully fenced in backyard with brand new patio. Walk to Paradise Green to enjoy the restaurants, farmers markets and summer concerts! Subject to seller finding suitable housing.
HIGHEST AND BEST BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 @5PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Adzima

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0811330 Listed on: 08/24/2020

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucy Morgan

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0789671

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-4

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 977 Sq Ft Home
  • Awning
  • Storage In Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,178

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Paradise Green
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cottage
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 977
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 977
  • Total Sq Ft: 977
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1894
  • Directions: Main St to Harvard Ave.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Heated
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 540

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Patio, Porch-Enclosed
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Gas on Gas
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1100
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Full, Fence - Wood
  • Zoning: RS-4

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 5178
  • Total Assessed Value: 130620
  • Mil Rate Base: 39.640
  • Mil Rate Total: 39.640
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 369799

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2020
Closed on
Oct 21, 2020
Sold by
Normandin Zachary F and Normandin Rachael J
Bought by
Spotlow Jerry M
Seller's Agent
Heather Adzima
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lucy Morgan
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
6.04%
Current Estimated Value
$389,475

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,475
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.60%
Original Mortgage
$238,500
Outstanding Balance
$212,715
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,349

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2016
Closed on
Dec 29, 2016
Sold by
Inman Kelly
Bought by
Normandin Zachary F and Serreti Rachael J
Seller's Agent
Fred Romano
Flat Fee Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$221,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,400
-3.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$210,425
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2015
Closed on
May 6, 2015
Sold by
Fnma
Bought by
Inman Kelly
Seller's Agent
Carrie Braley
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Terri Reilly
Keller Williams Realty Prtnrs.
List Price
$198,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,900
-19.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.79%
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
3.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2003
Sold by
Martin Teresa
Bought by
Starkie William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,500
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1999
Sold by
Kelley Sean B and Kelley Karen L
Bought by
Martin Teresa R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
7.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1996
Sold by
Hackett Frank R and Hackett Ruth
Bought by
Kelley Sean B and Kellogg Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,141
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Spotlow Jerry M $265,000 None Available
Normandin Zachary F $221,500 --
Inman Kelly $160,000 --
Starkie William $225,000 --
Martin Teresa R $130,000 --
Kelley Sean B $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spotlow Jerry M $40,000
Open Spotlow Jerry M $238,500
Previous Owner Normandin Zachary F $210,425
Previous Owner Inman Kelly $128,000
Previous Owner Kelley Sean B $256,800
Previous Owner Kelley Sean B $177,500
Previous Owner Kelley Sean B $104,000
Previous Owner Kelley Sean B $104,141
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/22/2020 10/22/20 Sold $265,000 +6.0% $271 / Sq Ft
08/29/2020 08/29/20 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2020 08/24/20 For Sale $249,900 +12.8% $256 / Sq Ft
12/30/2016 12/30/16 Sold $221,500 -3.7% $152 / Sq Ft
11/30/2016 11/30/16 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2016 09/27/16 For Sale $229,900 +43.7% $158 / Sq Ft
05/06/2015 05/06/15 Sold $160,000 -19.6% $164 / Sq Ft
04/06/2015 04/06/15 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2015 01/26/15 For Sale $198,900 -- $204 / 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 $5,251 $130,620 $78,540 $52,080
2024 $5,251 $130,620 $78,540 $52,080
2023 $5,251 $130,620 $78,540 $52,080
2022 $5,154 $130,620 $78,540 $52,080
2021 $5,156 $130,620 $78,540 $52,080
2020 $5,178 $130,620 $78,540 $52,080
2019 $5,557 $139,370 $81,270 $58,100
2018 $5,561 $139,370 $81,270 $58,100
2017 $5,571 $139,370 $81,270 $58,100
2016 $5,434 $139,370 $81,270 $58,100
2015 $5,154 $139,370 $81,270 $58,100
2014 -- $141,820 $86,590 $55,230
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170330023

SmartMLS

APN: STRA-005013-000022-000002