$375,500
SOLD DEC 17, 2024

61 Gerrish Ave East Haven, CT 06512

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,103 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$179 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Fruit Trees
  • Attic
  • Thermal Windows

About This Home

As of December 2024

Experience "country" living in town. This 2-3-bed brick cape with in-law apartment sits on an unusually large plot, across from the playing field of the Overbrook preschool. Front yard contains a small FRUIT-TREE ORCHARD (7 small trees & irrigation), ornamental bushes & flower gardens. Fully fenced yard has vegetable gardens, small pond (sometimes with a visiting frog), and extensive flower gardens surrounding a large sugar maple shade tree & hammock. INSIDE is a perfect blend of vintage and new: Original 1940's charm: wood flooring, decorative bathroom tiling, recessed iron steam radiators. Main level features a remodeled kitchen, 1/2 bath, living room, working fireplace, a study/3rd bedroom, as well as a front foyer. Sunroom with new slider & picture windows feels like you are outdoors. UPSTAIRS: 2 generously sized beds with walk-in closets, full bath & attic access. BASEMENT level is 3/4 finished, housing the separate entrance IN-LAW (great for long-term tenant or Airbnb guests). NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT GAS FURNACE/hot water system. SOLAR panels cover half of the electric use. NEW ROOF! Large shed. Spacious detached garage could be a small workshop. This property is a beautiful, quiet, energy efficient get-away in the middle of town. New Haven green/downtown bus is 2 blocks away. Yale & train station - 10 min drive. Walk to restaurants, delis, pharmacies & salons, banks, post office, supermarket, town library, farmer's market & Town Hall. BEACHES are 2 miles! WON'T LAST!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Taylor

RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0782266 Listed on: 10/04/2024

RE/MAX Right Choice

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Billie

BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes License #RES.0816898

BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,308

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Unfinished Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Heating system powered by active solar

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Overbrook Elementary School
  • Joseph Melillo Middle School
  • East Haven High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1102619

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,308

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1323
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 780
  • Total Sq Ft: 2103
  • Year Built: 1940
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Commuter Bus, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Transportation, Walk to Bus Lines
  • In Law Access: LOWER,ENTRY
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1323
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Apartment, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 61

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Enclosed, Shed, Fruit Trees, Porch, Gutters, Garden Area, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Ductless, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 650
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: 400

Schools

  • Elementary School: Overbrook
  • Middle School: Joseph Melillo
  • High School: East Haven

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Active Solar, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Description: Fence - Wood Fence - Full Fence - Chain Link Level Lot Cleared
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 1102619

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 6308
  • Total Assessed Value: 188650
  • Mil Rate Total: 33.44

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Overbrook
  • Middle Jr High School: Joseph Melillo
  • High School: East Haven

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2024
Closed on
Dec 17, 2024
Sold by
Speicher Hilda
Bought by
King Alister and Baur Aryn
Seller's Agent
Jill Taylor
RE/MAX Right Choice
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Billie
BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$375,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-1.18%
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$392,740

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,240
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$297,641
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$95,099

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2014
Closed on
Jul 23, 2014
Sold by
Carrano Bruce and Carrano Angela
Bought by
Speicher Hilda
Seller's Agent
Janet James
RE/MAX Right Choice
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Maurer
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.04%
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
4.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2007
Sold by
Redenti Roberta
Bought by
Carrano Bruce and Carrano Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$259,500
Interest Rate
6.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2004
Sold by
Fortino Richard and Fortino Susan P
Bought by
Butin Peter D and Butin Annette

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2000
Sold by
Fortino Robert J
Bought by
Fortino Richard
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 $375,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $375,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Warranty Deed $259,500 --
Warranty Deed $215,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $55,000 --
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Warranty Deed $259,500 --
Warranty Deed $215,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $55,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $148,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $259,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Sold $375,500 -1.2% $179 / Sq Ft
10/10/2024 10/10/24 For Sale $380,000 +105.4% $181 / Sq Ft
07/24/2014 07/24/14 Sold $185,000 -5.1% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/29/2014 05/29/14 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2014 03/10/14 For Sale $195,000 -- $120 / 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 $6,308 $188,650 $57,960 $130,690
2024 $6,308 $188,650 $57,960 $130,690
2023 $5,886 $188,650 $57,960 $130,690
2022 $5,886 $188,650 $57,960 $130,690
2021 $5,422 $158,320 $55,370 $102,950
2020 $5,422 $158,320 $55,370 $102,950
2019 $5,133 $158,320 $55,370 $102,950
2018 $5,137 $158,320 $55,370 $102,950
2017 $4,689 $148,610 $46,270 $102,340
2016 $4,928 $156,190 $46,270 $109,920
2015 $4,928 $156,190 $46,270 $109,920
2014 $4,718 $147,210 $46,260 $100,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24050757

SmartMLS

APN: EHAV-000200-002611-000021