NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Sunset Hill Dr Branford, CT 06405

Estimated Value: $730,644 - $901,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,863 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 13, 2023

Last sale price $685,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,213/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Property is near public transit
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of December 2023

Classic, comfortable, spacious custom built ranch with finished, walk out lower level located in the heart of Pine Orchard! Enjoy seasonal sunsets from this beautiful hilltop location comprising of 1.12 acres.The flexible floor plan works for families who would love the extra square footage in the downstairs media room or for couples looking to live on one level. Main level-large living room w/fireplace leads to a charming dining room, both w/ bay windows.The family room w/ windows on 3 walls looks out onto the rolling side yard w/ beautiful specimen plantings. Eat in kitchen w/ Sub Zero & Poggenpohl cabinets, small 4 season porch w/access to a large IPE deck. This level also includes the main bedroom w/ full bath & walk in closet, 2 additional bdrms & full bath. The lower walk out level was totally renovated & redesigned by local architect Duo Dickenson which includes a large media room w/ fpl & built-in cedar closets, bookshelves, office, bdrm, 2 full bathrooms, laundry, garden storage rm & access to the garage . In home office or inlaw situation is certainly an option due to the exterior access & spacious room options. Tons of storage! Privacy abounds at this fantastic property located close to Branford & Stony Creek downtown centers offering great shops, restaurants & access to the water. Enjoy everything the Ct Shoreline has to offer minutes to the Pine Orchard Club which includes golf,restaurant, pool, tennis & marina. 3 small private beaches in walking distance!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Faith Whitehead

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0725465 Listed on: 10/12/2023

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Hedrick

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0816419

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,967

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 1.12 Acre Lot
  • Kennel
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Workshop
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Breezeway
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Mary R. Tisko Elementary School
  • Francis Walsh Middle School
  • Branford High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1069484

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,967

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Pine Orchard
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch, Other
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2450
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1413
  • Total Sq Ft: 3863
  • Year Built: 1958
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Private School(s), Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The field card lists 3 bedrooms although there is a forth bedroom with a full bah in the lower level. If a driveway is installed in the front yard, direct access to the front door and main level would be attained.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5555
  • Directions: Damascus to Griffing Pond Road to Sunset Hill Drive...house on right
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2224
  • Spec Assoc Asses: Yes
  • Street Type: Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Heated, Cooled, Garage Access, Liveable Space, Storage
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Electric Range, Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 55
  • Other SqFt Description: Town Hall records

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Breezeway, Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Kennel, Lighting, Porch-Heated, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mary R. Tisko
  • Middle School: Francis Walsh
  • High School: Branford

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Generator Ready, Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.12
  • Lot Description: Dry Cleared Lightly Wooded Rolling Treed Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: res
  • Parcel #: 1069484

Tax Info

  • Property Tax: 8967
  • Total Assessed Value: 300000
  • Mil Rate Total: 29.89

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mary R. Tisko
  • Middle Jr High School: Francis Walsh
  • High School: Branford

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2023
Closed on
Dec 12, 2023
Sold by
Kenneth J Dobuler Qprt J and Kenneth Dobuler
Bought by
Mickune Kevin M and Hedrick Julie
Seller's Agent
Faith Whitehead
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julie Hedrick
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-8.67%
Views
212
Current Estimated Value
$800,411

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,411
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.59%
Original Mortgage
$469,000
Outstanding Balance
$461,920
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$338,491

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2023
Closed on
Dec 8, 2023
Sold by
Susan W Dobuler Qprt W and Susan Dobuler
Bought by
Mickune Kevin M and Hedrick Julie
Seller's Agent
Faith Whitehead
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julie Hedrick
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-8.67%
Views
212

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$469,000
Outstanding Balance
$461,920
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$338,491

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2020
Sold by
Dobuler Kenneth J
Bought by
Dobuler Susan W
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
Mickune Kevin M -- None Available
Mickune Kevin M $685,000 None Available
Mickune Kevin M -- None Available
Mickune Kevin M -- None Available
Mickune Kevin M -- None Available
Dobuler Susan W -- None Available
Dobuler Susan W -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mickune Kevin M $469,000
Closed Mickune Kevin M $469,000
Previous Owner Dobuler Kenneth J $155,000
Previous Owner Dobuler Kenneth J $202,300
Previous Owner Dobuler Kenneth J $170,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2023 12/13/23 Sold $685,000 -5.5% $177 / Sq Ft
11/29/2023 11/29/23 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2023 11/08/23 Price Changed $725,000 -2.0% $188 / Sq Ft
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Price Changed $740,000 -1.3% $192 / Sq Ft
10/12/2023 10/12/23 For Sale $750,000 -- $194 / 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 $10,227 $477,900 $127,700 $350,200
2024 $9,144 $300,000 $111,400 $188,600
2023 $8,967 $300,000 $111,400 $188,600
2022 $8,835 $300,000 $111,400 $188,600
2021 $8,835 $300,000 $111,400 $188,600
2020 $8,676 $300,000 $111,400 $188,600
2019 $8,829 $303,700 $119,100 $184,600
2018 $8,698 $303,700 $119,100 $184,600
2017 $8,646 $303,700 $119,100 $184,600
2016 $8,324 $303,700 $119,100 $184,600
2015 $8,179 $303,700 $119,100 $184,600
2014 $8,208 $312,800 $119,100 $193,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170604027

SmartMLS

APN: BRAN-000008G-000002-000001