$490,000
SOLD FEB 10, 2025

6 Bittersweet Dr Gales Ferry, CT 06335

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,464 Sq Ft
3.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$199 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.25 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of February 2025

Spectacular 4 BR, 3 full bath, Post & Beam style center chimney Cape Cod built in 1988 is set on a 3.25-acre rear lot in a premiere Gales Ferry neighborhood that offers a spacious country kitchen with breakfast bar, cathedral ceilings, and French door to a wrap-around deck. The living room, dining room, and den all have wood-burning fireplaces, a first-floor primary bedroom, wood-beamed ceilings on the first floor, and wide board wood floors throughout! Central staircase with landing to three bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. A newer roof, newer heating system, central air, central vac, and a full basement provide dry storage. A spacious two-car detached garage with loft, freshly paved driveway, private backyard, and natural siding. This lovely home blends quintessential New England charm with today's amenities. Conveniently located just minutes to Mystic, the Subase & Electric Boat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Mancini

Ann McBride Real Estate License #REB.0751610 Listed on: 11/13/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Jorge Yoder

Century 21 Clemens Group License #RES.0814320

Century 21 Clemens Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,127

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 3.25 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R40

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,464 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • French Doors
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Unfinished Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Gales Ferry Elementary School
  • Ledyard Middle School
  • Ledyard High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1509580

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,127

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Gales Ferry
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2464
  • Total Sq Ft: 2464
  • Year Built: 1988
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Easements
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Yes
  • Directions: GPS friendly - shared driveway - house is located at the end of the driveway
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Compactor
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, French Doors
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.25
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot Lightly Wooded Rolling
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R40
  • Parcel #: 1509580

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 9127

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Gales Ferry
  • Middle Jr High School: Ledyard
  • High School: Ledyard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2024
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Woodruff Ross D and Tanksley Mary C
Bought by
Heyrich Travis M
Seller's Agent
Adam Mancini
Ann McBride Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Monica Jorge Yoder
Century 21 Clemens Group
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2%
Views
229
Current Estimated Value
$547,436

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,436
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.38%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Outstanding Balance
$388,953
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$158,483

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2021
Closed on
Jan 28, 2022
Sold by
Marolt Christopher M
Bought by
Woodruff Ross D and Tanksley Mary C
Seller's Agent
David Tigner
Radiant New Horizon Homes, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Adam Mancini
Ann McBride Real Estate
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-12.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%
Original Mortgage
$369,000
Interest Rate
3.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2017
Closed on
Oct 6, 2017
Sold by
Morton Jean M
Bought by
Marolt Christopher M
Seller's Agent
Susan Turner
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Valentine
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$369,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,900
-17.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $490,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $490,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $410,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $410,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $305,000 --
Warranty Deed $305,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $392,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $392,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $369,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $199 / Sq Ft
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $500,000 +22.0% $203 / Sq Ft
01/28/2022 01/28/22 Sold $410,000 -6.8% $166 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/08/2021 12/08/21 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2021 10/21/21 Price Changed $439,999 -6.4% $179 / Sq Ft
09/24/2021 09/24/21 For Sale $470,000 0.0% $191 / Sq Ft
12/02/2020 12/02/20 Rented $2,350 0.0% --
11/28/2020 11/28/20 Under Contract -- -- --
11/09/2020 11/09/20 For Rent $2,350 0.0% --
10/06/2017 10/06/17 Sold $305,000 -3.2% $124 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/26/2017 09/26/17 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2017 06/02/17 Price Changed $315,000 -7.3% $128 / Sq Ft
05/18/2017 05/18/17 Price Changed $339,900 -4.2% $138 / Sq Ft
05/01/2017 05/01/17 Price Changed $354,900 -4.1% $144 / Sq Ft
04/04/2017 04/04/17 For Sale $369,900 -- $150 / 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 $9,687 $260,820 $67,620 $193,200
2024 $9,127 $259,210 $67,620 $191,590
2023 $8,958 $259,210 $67,620 $191,590
2022 $8,766 $259,210 $67,620 $191,590
2021 $8,709 $259,210 $67,620 $191,590
2020 $8,355 $238,910 $74,130 $164,780
2019 $8,376 $238,910 $74,130 $164,780
2018 $8,192 $238,910 $74,130 $164,780
2017 $7,774 $238,910 $74,130 $164,780
2016 $7,621 $238,910 $74,130 $164,780
2015 $7,263 $238,910 $74,130 $164,780
2014 $7,372 $246,540 $71,330 $175,210
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24058331

SmartMLS

APN: LEDY-000024-000200-000006