NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,652,000 - $3,721,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,346 Sq Ft
$745/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2021

Last sale price $2,665,000 $613 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,103/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Saugatuck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Finished Attic

About This Home

As of August 2021

The "Samuel Gorham II" house is an exceptional, fully-restored Antique Colonial and important part of Westport history. This much-loved, often-admired home has been carefully preserved and modernized for today's lifestyle, resulting in one of the area's finest residences. Set on an acre of lush, landscaped grounds with a sparkling heated gunite pool/spa, patios, gardens and level lawns, this enchanting home will captivate you. Chestnut, pine & oak flooring, high ceilings, tall windows, sun-filled rooms combine to enhance the beauty of the graciously-proportioned interiors. The refined living & dining rooms have 12-over-12 windows and fireplaces, as do the beautiful family room and kitchen. The gourmet kitchen includes a Wolf range and soapstone counters, opening into a causal dining space with two folding glass doors that create a seamless flow with the stone terrace that extends to the pool and emerald lawns. The exquisite family room has French doors to the porch with built-in heaters and electric retracting screens. The main floor office with private entrance and adjacent full bath can also be used as a guest suite, cabana or other unique need. The impressive master suite is enhanced with stunning exposed beams, a wall of French doors to a balcony that spans the rear of the home, luxurious bath & a two-part dressing room. Each BR & bath has unique character. Special 3rd flr play/recreation rm w/ vltd beamed ceiling. Excellent condition throughout. Generator. Walk to town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Chingas

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0768246 Listed on: 05/13/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Elise Larrabure

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0816515

Last Buyer's Agent

Meredith Cohen

Serhant Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0795887

Serhant Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,860

Year Built

  • Built in 1820

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned AA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 4,346 Sq Ft Home
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Heated Enclosed Porch

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near golf course and shops

Schools

  • Saugatuck Elementary School
  • Bedford Middle School
  • Staples High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: As per inclusion/exclusion addendum. Specifically excluded are the DR & master BR chandeliers and the antique plumbing fixture in the 1st floor bathrm

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,860

Year Built

Built in 1820

Lot Details

1 Acres

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: In-Town
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4346
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4346
  • Total Sq Ft: 4346
  • Year Built: 1820
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Possible
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Note: Year built (1820) as per Town of Westport historical information.
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Exclusions: As per inclusion/exclusion addendum. Specifically excluded are the DR & master BR chandeliers and the antique plumbing fixture in the 1st floor bathrm
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 9195
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/26/2021
  • Directions: Compo Road North, #66 diagonal Evergreen Avenue.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Heated
  • Basement Description: Full, Interior Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Patio, Porch-Heated, Porch-Screened, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Masonry, Stone
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Gunite
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: AA

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 23860
  • Mil Rate Base: 18.070
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 411944

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Saugatuck
  • Middle Jr High School: Bedford
  • High School: Staples

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2021
Closed on
Aug 6, 2021
Sold by
Hantz Giselle
Bought by
Taylor Jacob
Seller's Agent
Alex Chingas
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Meredith Cohen
Serhant Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,099,000
Sold Price
$2,665,000
Premium/Discount to List
$566,000
26.97%
Current Estimated Value
$3,239,909

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$574,909
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.34%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2015
Closed on
May 3, 2016
Sold by
French David S and French Marjorie T
Bought by
Costello William and Hantz Giselle
Seller's Agent
Patricia Shea
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Waugh Curry ABR CRS GRI
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$374,000
-18.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2005
Sold by
Spiteri Nancy E and Broadbent Thomas L
Bought by
French David S and French Marjorie T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1995
Sold by
Spencer William and Spencer Virginia
Bought by
Spiteri Nancy and Broadbert Thomas
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
Taylor Jacob $2,665,000 None Available
Taylor Jacob $2,665,000 None Available
Costello William $1,625,000 --
Costello William $1,625,000 --
French David S $2,200,000 --
French David S $2,200,000 --
Spiteri Nancy $785,000 --
Spiteri Nancy $785,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Spiteri Nancy $127,800
Previous Owner Costello William $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/10/2021 08/10/21 Sold $2,665,000 +27.0% $613 / Sq Ft
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $2,099,000 +29.2% $483 / Sq Ft
05/02/2016 05/02/16 Sold $1,625,000 -18.7% $356 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/02/2016 04/02/16 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2015 04/17/15 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $437 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $26,942 $1,428,500 $428,400 $1,000,100
2024 $26,599 $1,428,500 $428,400 $1,000,100
2023 $24,229 $1,320,400 $428,400 $892,000
2022 $23,860 $1,320,400 $428,400 $892,000
2021 $23,860 $1,320,400 $428,400 $892,000
2020 $19,606 $1,302,500 $452,200 $850,300
2019 $21,960 $1,302,500 $452,200 $850,300
2018 $21,960 $1,302,500 $452,200 $850,300
2017 $21,960 $1,302,500 $452,200 $850,300
2016 $21,960 $1,302,500 $452,200 $850,300
2015 $28,759 $1,589,800 $373,700 $1,216,100
2014 $28,521 $1,589,800 $373,700 $1,216,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170399359

SmartMLS

APN: WPOR-000011D-000000-000187

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