NOT LISTED FOR SALE

616 Murdock Ave Meriden, CT 06450

Estimated Value: $404,000 - $437,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
3,767 Sq Ft
$113/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2024

Last sale price $398,000 $106 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,142/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Attic
  • Thomas Hooker School Rated 9+
  • Antique Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of November 2024

Ives-Murdock House, Circa 1723. This beautifully maintained, historic gem nestled in a peaceful and picturesque neighborhood. This spacious home, said to be the 2nd oldest in Meriden, exudes charm and character at every turn. Originally part of the North Farms area between Wallingford and Meriden, this property offers a unique piece of history along with modern conveniences. The spacious interior showcases original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and intricate woodwork that reflects the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Large windows throughout the home allow natural light to flood every room, creating a bright and airy feel. The updated kitchen features modern appliances that are all less than 2 years old, providing a perfect balance of functionality and style. Adjacent to the kitchen, the formal dining room is ideal for hosting family gatherings or dinner parties, while the cozy living room offers a relaxing space to unwind by the fire. Upstairs, the generously sized bedrooms offer comfort and privacy, with ample closet space and serene views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, there are multiple versatile spaces throughout the home that can be used as an office, playroom, or even a library. This property is perfectly situated near a variety of shops, restaurants, and local amenities, making errands and dining out a breeze. Plus, with easy access to major highways, commuting to nearby cities like Wallingford, New Haven, or Hartford is quick and convenient.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexandra Zoreiqi

eXp Realty License #RES.0823449 Listed on: 10/11/2024

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Puorro

Puorro Realty Group License #REB.0792891

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,974

Year Built

  • Built in 1723

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,767 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walkup Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Dirt Floor

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Thomas Hooker Elementary School
  • Francis T. Maloney High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1179823

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,974

Year Built

Built in 1723

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3767
  • Total Sq Ft: 3767
  • Year Built: 1723
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Per GPS
  • Financing Used: Conventional ARM
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Interior Access, Dirt Floor, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Off of the kitchen
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Screened, Porch-Enclosed, Shed, Fruit Trees, Porch, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Other
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Unpaved, Other
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: 30 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 1800

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.72
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot Lightly Wooded Treed Level Lot Cleared
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 1179823

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 9974

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Thomas Hooker
  • High School: Francis T. Maloney

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2024
Closed on
Nov 22, 2024
Sold by
Wolf Regina and Wolf Matthew
Bought by
Guest John and Pace Kelsie
Seller's Agent
Alexandra Zoreiqi
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Puorro
Puorro Realty Group
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$398,000
Premium/Discount to List
$33,000
9.04%
Views
93
Current Estimated Value
$425,191

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,191
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$386,060
Outstanding Balance
$381,978
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$43,213

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2022
Closed on
Jan 23, 2023
Sold by
Arnold Peter
Bought by
Wolf Regina and Wolf Matthew
Seller's Agent
Sandy Maier Schede
Maier Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alexandra Zoreiqi
eXp Realty
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
3.68%
Views
661

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.63%
Original Mortgage
$294,500
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2007
Sold by
Thumbeck William E and Thumbeck Heather Lynn
Bought by
Arnold Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,750
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Guest John $398,000 None Available
Guest John $398,000 None Available
Wolf Regina $310,000 None Available
Wolf Regina $310,000 None Available
Arnold Peter $305,000 --
Arnold Peter $305,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guest John $386,060
Closed Guest John $386,060
Previous Owner Wolf Regina $294,500
Previous Owner Arnold Peter $284,500
Previous Owner Arnold Peter $289,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Sold $398,000 +9.0% $106 / Sq Ft
10/16/2024 10/16/24 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $365,000 +17.7% $97 / Sq Ft
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Sold $310,000 +3.7% $94 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/31/2022 12/31/22 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2022 12/16/22 For Sale $299,000 0.0% $91 / Sq Ft
09/25/2022 09/25/22 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2022 09/21/22 Price Changed $299,000 -6.6% $91 / Sq Ft
09/10/2022 09/10/22 Price Changed $320,000 -5.6% $97 / Sq Ft
09/04/2022 09/04/22 Price Changed $339,000 -1.7% $103 / Sq Ft
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Price Changed $345,000 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft
08/19/2022 08/19/22 For Sale $345,000 -1.4% $105 / Sq Ft
08/09/2022 08/09/22 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2022 07/23/22 Price Changed $350,000 -6.7% $106 / Sq Ft
06/16/2022 06/16/22 For Sale $375,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
12/01/2014 12/01/14 Rented $1,900 -17.4% --
11/21/2014 11/21/14 Under Contract -- -- --
06/06/2014 06/06/14 For Rent $2,300 -- --
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 $11,015 $274,680 $75,040 $199,640
2024 $9,974 $274,680 $75,040 $199,640
2023 $9,556 $274,680 $75,040 $199,640
2022 $9,062 $274,680 $75,040 $199,640
2021 $7,740 $189,420 $59,360 $130,060
2020 $7,740 $189,420 $59,360 $130,060
2019 $7,740 $189,420 $59,360 $130,060
2018 $7,774 $189,420 $59,360 $130,060
2017 $7,562 $189,420 $59,360 $130,060
2016 $8,208 $224,070 $62,510 $161,560
2015 $8,208 $224,070 $62,510 $161,560
2014 $8,008 $224,070 $62,510 $161,560
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24051910

SmartMLS

APN: MERI-000914-000324-000003-000086