$525,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

559 Russell Ct Orange, CT 06477

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft
0.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$300 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Race Brook School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2025

Don't miss your chance to live in beautiful Orange Ct, the little town close to everything. This charming well cared for split has approx 1750sf. As you pull up the curb appeal will catch your attention and you`ll want to see more, on a quiet street with just enough trees to take away from the city hustle and bustle. With 3 bedrooms one and a half baths and hardwood floors throughout most of the house, not too much to do here but move in. A large additional room can be a 4th bedroom or a recreation area. You'll have plenty of room to spread out here. The updated kitchen has stainless appliances and quartz countertops that is opened up to a cozy family room. The living room has hardwood floors and a great fireplace to sit and relax. Out the back is a large patio perfect for wildlife watching or entertaining your friends and family. There is basement space as well and a two car garage round out this lovely home in the Blue Ribbon school system of Orange Ct.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Burnell

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0804991 Listed on: 06/15/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sam Pisacreta

Realty ONE Group Connect License #RES.0764440

Realty ONE Group Connect

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,345

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,750 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Private Driveway

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Amity Middle School
  • Amity Regional High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 0.7 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1302395

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,345

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Split Level
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1750
  • Total Sq Ft: 1750
  • Year Built: 1959
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Make escrow check to: Attorney Daniel Lyons
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: GPS.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1029
  • Street Type: Court
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space, Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Fully Finished
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 559
  • Other SqFt Description: Split Level

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Amity
  • High School: Amity Regional

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Description: Secluded Lightly Wooded On Cul-De-Sac Open Lot
  • Zoning: Reside
  • Parcel #: 1302395

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 7345
  • Total Assessed Value: 252400
  • Mil Rate Total: 29.1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Amity
  • High School: Amity Regional

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Krasnow Sheldon H and Krasnow Susan
Bought by
Melsenti Luke and Melsenti Sheila
Seller's Agent
Sandy Burnell
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sam Pisacreta
Realty ONE Group Connect
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.6%
Views
91

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.15%
Original Mortgage
$483,000
Outstanding Balance
$482,582
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,538

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1994
Sold by
Dematteo Vincent M
Bought by
Krasnow Sheldon H
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $525,000 --
Warranty Deed $170,000 --
Warranty Deed $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $483,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $75,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $38,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $525,000 -2.6% $300 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $539,000 -- $308 / 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 $7,345 $252,400 $175,200 $77,200
2024 $7,824 $252,400 $175,200 $77,200
2023 $6,233 $192,900 $127,900 $65,000
2022 $6,310 $192,900 $127,900 $65,000
2021 $6,414 $192,900 $127,900 $65,000
2020 $6,316 $192,900 $127,900 $65,000
2019 $6,287 $192,900 $127,900 $65,000
2018 $6,173 $192,900 $127,900 $65,000
2017 $6,513 $195,700 $121,200 $74,500
2016 $6,302 $195,700 $121,200 $74,500
2015 $6,145 $195,700 $121,200 $74,500
2014 $5,969 $195,700 $121,200 $74,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24099286

SmartMLS

APN: ORAN-000053-000003-000001