NOT LISTED FOR SALE

545 Steele Rd New Hartford, CT 06057

Estimated Value: $815,000 - $1,559,000

3 Beds
6 Baths
4,817 Sq Ft
$249/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2019

Last sale price $810,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,446/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • 49.8 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of February 2019

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING 49.8 ACRE ESTATE IN LITCHFIELD COUNTY. BEAUTIFULLY CONCEIVED, "MORVEN" WAS BUILT BY THE MACLEODS IN 1954. THE NAME IS REMINISCENT OF SCOTLAND AND THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS. THE LONG PRIVATE DRIVEWAY, LINED BY MAJESTIC PINES LEADS PASS THE BARN TO THE HOUSE. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS ARE COMPLETE WITH PERENNIAL AND VEGETABLE GARDENS, POND, BROOK, WOODLANDS AND OPEN MEADOW. "MORVEN" IS A PERFECT BLEND OF THE OLD WITH THE NEW. THE ORIGINAL SECTION OF THE HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1954. KEMPER ARCHITECTS DESIGNED AN AMAZINGLY HUGE CHEF'S KITCHEN WITH QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, WOLF INDUCTION COOKTOP, 3 DISHWASHERS-MIELE AND FISHER&PAYKEL, 5 BURNER GAS VIKING STOVE, 2 CAPITAL OVENS, A LIEBHERR REFRIGERATOR, WINE CHILLER, AND HIGH END BUILT-INS. THE BUTLER'S PANTRY IS PERFECT FOR POTS AND PANS. FRENCH DOORS OPEN FROM THE KITCHEN AND THE DINING ROOM TO THE ELEGANT PATIO AND LOVELY YARD. THE 2 CAR GARAGE WAS EXPANDED TO A HEATED 3 CAR GARAGE AND KENNEL. KEMPER ALSO DESIGNED THE MASTER BEDROOM SUITE AREA. THE NEW 2ND FLOOR SUITE HAS A DEN/4TH BEDROOM AND LARGE OFFICE WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE. PERFECT FOR A HOME OFFICE. ADDITIONS WERE DONE IN 2009, 2013. - THIS PROPERTY REFLECTS THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IN ITS PEACEFUL SETTING. GRACIOUS ENTERTAINING HAS BEEN A HALLMARK AT "MORVEN." - NEAR ROUTE 8 FOR EASY ACCESS TO NYC. NEARBY SKI SUNDOWN, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, FITNESS CENTER, LAKE, THEATRE AND HISTORIC LITCHFIELD. AIRPORT IS 32 MINUTES AWAY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Lester

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0399503 Listed on: 10/01/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary New

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0496353

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,288

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 49.8 Acre Lot
  • Kennel
  • Secluded Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,817 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Schools

  • Regional District 7 High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near shops
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,288

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4817
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4673
  • Total Sq Ft: 4817
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 8528
  • Directions: Route 202 or 44 to Steele Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Partial With Hatchway, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Hatchway Access
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Gas Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 2 areas
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System, Thermostat(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, French Doors, Garden Area, Kennel, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Propane
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Acres: 49.8000
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 11288
  • Mil Rate Base: 30.620
  • Mil Rate Tax District: 0.700
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 828721

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Regional District 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2018
Closed on
Jan 28, 2019
Sold by
Consolver Kay E and Storkerson John
Bought by
Rossi Joseph H and Rossi Claudia C
Seller's Agent
Lee Lester
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary New
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.71%
Current Estimated Value
$1,199,088

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$389,088
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%
Original Mortgage
$648,000
Outstanding Balance
$570,858
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$628,230

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1996
Sold by
Macleod Mary B Est
Bought by
Consolver Kay Ellen and Storkerson John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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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
Rossi Joseph H $810,000 --
Consolver Kay Ellen $490,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rossi Joseph H $648,000
Previous Owner Consolver Kay Ellen $100,000
Previous Owner Consolver Kay Ellen $200,000
Previous Owner Consolver Kay Ellen $325,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/01/2019 02/01/19 Sold $810,000 -4.7% $168 / Sq Ft
10/26/2018 10/26/18 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2018 10/01/18 For Sale $850,000 -- $176 / 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 $13,586 $490,995 $120,065 $370,930
2024 $12,933 $490,995 $120,065 $370,930
2023 $11,728 $365,715 $115,465 $250,250
2022 $11,542 $365,715 $115,465 $250,250
2021 $11,586 $365,715 $115,465 $250,250
2020 $11,421 $365,715 $115,465 $250,250
2019 $17,092 $554,050 $303,800 $250,250
2018 $11,288 $360,415 $130,255 $230,160
2017 $10,928 $360,415 $130,255 $230,160
2016 $10,856 $360,415 $130,255 $230,160
2015 $10,863 $360,415 $130,255 $230,160
2014 $10,121 $357,895 $130,255 $227,640
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170115162

SmartMLS

APN: NHAR-000029-000015-000008