NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $614,000 - $713,903

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,325 Sq Ft
$514/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 11, 2021

Last sale price $526,500 $397 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,427/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Beach Access
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • North Stratfield Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2021

Storybook colonial cape one block off Toilsome Hill. This 1940's charmer was gutted and completely rebuilt 6 years ago with new kitchen, bathrooms, floors, windows. recessed lighting and mechanicals. Entry hall, large front to back LR with bay window, fireplace and built ins leading to a step down windowed sunroom with sliders to large patio. Formal DR has triple bay window. Sunny all white granite kitchen featires stainless steel gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. Half bath. Two adorable gabled bedrooms upstairs have hardwood floors and there is a full hall bathroom. Lower level has a FR with built in wall to wall closet/storage and vinyl floor. This steep roof "cream puff" has wonderful quality and character set on a quiet street and a double wide lot. Private, fenced rear yard and enormous side yard for expansion. 1 car garage, patio, window boxes and breezeway. Custom Hunter Dougles window shades remain. Broker related to seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Thorne

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0680325 Listed on: 03/11/2021

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Mitchell

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0801155

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Hatchway

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Patio
  • Breezeway
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • North Stratfield Elementary School
  • Fairfield Woods Middle School
  • Fairfield Warde High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Washer, dryer and weathervane on roof

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,627

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Stratfield
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod, Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1160
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1068
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 165
  • Total Sq Ft: 1325
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • Exclusions: Washer, dryer and weathervane on roof
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2716
  • Directions: Toilsome Hill Road, left on Farmington and immediate right on Windermere.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Heated, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Hatchway Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: In unfinished section of basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 56

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Breezeway, French Doors, Gutters, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Lake, Water Community, Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Stratfield
  • Middle School: Fairfield Woods
  • High School: Fairfield Warde

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2300
  • Lot Description: Dry, Cleared, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Partial, Fence - Privacy
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 6627
  • Total Assessed Value: 247380
  • Mil Rate Base: 26.790
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.790
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 116402

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: North Stratfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Fairfield Woods
  • High School: Fairfield Warde

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2021
Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Thorne Brian R
Bought by
Croteau Strommer-Croteau S and Croteau Christian R
Seller's Agent
Nancy Thorne
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Judy Mitchell
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$526,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-4.1%
Current Estimated Value
$680,726

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$154,226
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$421,200
Outstanding Balance
$384,137
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$287,111

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2015
Closed on
Nov 6, 2015
Sold by
Ann Hazel Lazarus Ret and Fahmy Robert
Bought by
Thorne Brian
Seller's Agent
Jane Kenny
The Bella Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Thorne
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.83%
Original Mortgage
$346,500
Interest Rate
3.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2011
Sold by
Lazarus Hazel A
Bought by
Ann Hazel Lazarus Ret

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1987
Sold by
Lubin Andrew R
Bought by
Lazarus A Hazel
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
Croteau Strommer-Croteau S $526,500 None Available
Thorne Brian $385,000 --
Thorne Brian $385,000 --
Ann Hazel Lazarus Ret -- --
Ann Hazel Lazarus Ret -- --
Lazarus A Hazel $230,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Croteau Strommer-Croteau S $421,200
Previous Owner Lazarus A Hazel $346,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/11/2021 05/11/21 Sold $526,500 -4.1% $397 / Sq Ft
04/07/2021 04/07/21 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2021 03/11/21 For Sale $549,000 +42.6% $414 / Sq Ft
11/06/2015 11/06/15 Sold $385,000 -3.5% $269 / Sq Ft
10/07/2015 10/07/15 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2015 09/09/15 For Sale $399,000 -- $279 / 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 $8,704 $306,600 $199,640 $106,960
2024 $8,554 $306,600 $199,640 $106,960
2023 $8,435 $306,600 $199,640 $106,960
2022 $8,352 $306,600 $199,640 $106,960
2021 $8,272 $306,600 $199,640 $106,960
2020 $6,627 $247,380 $167,580 $79,800
2019 $6,627 $247,380 $167,580 $79,800
2018 $6,521 $247,380 $167,580 $79,800
2017 $6,387 $247,380 $167,580 $79,800
2016 $6,296 $247,380 $167,580 $79,800
2015 $5,367 $216,510 $176,400 $40,110
2014 $5,283 $216,510 $176,400 $40,110
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170377470

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000007-000000-000043