$400,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

70 Cottage St Meriden, CT 06450

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,248 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$178 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2025

Beautiful detached two-family home in Meriden, Connecticut with units side by side with potential for either investment or multi-generational living. The exterior of the property has a classic New England-style architecture with a front porch. One unit counts with a main bedroom on the first floor and two large bedrooms on the second floor. A full finished attic perfect for a family room. The second unit has two large sized bedrooms, a full bathroom and a half bathroom. Both units are rented above market value rents, ideal for a turn key investment property. Meriden is centrally located in Connecticut, offering easy access to both Hartford and New Haven. Nearby parks, schools, and local shops make it an attractive choice for those looking for a balance between suburban tranquility and urban amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Belda Tabora

Exit Realty Private Client License #RES.0814464 Listed on: 03/27/2025

Exit Realty Private Client

Last Buyer's Agent

Bradley Hudson

Dave Jones Realty, LLC License #RES.0822227

Dave Jones Realty, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1865

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Gable Roof Shape
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,248 Sq Ft Home
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1172417

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,179

Year Built

Built in 1865

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: East Meriden
  • Property Type: Multi-Family For Sale
  • Style: Units are Side-by-Side
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2248
  • Total Sq Ft: 2248
  • Year Built: 1865
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Directions: As per GPS
  • Financing Used: FHA
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2248
  • Street Type: Street
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-In
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 70
  • Other SqFt Description: Above ground livable space

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Gable
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: None, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Other
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Description: N/A
  • Zoning: Per Town
  • Parcel #: 1172417

Multi Family

  • Total Number Of Units: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 6179
  • Total Assessed Value: 160440
  • Mil Rate Total: 35.02

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Beato Rafael G and Pena Wagner T
Bought by
Paredes Mari
Seller's Agent
Belda Tabora
Exit Realty Private Client
Buyer's Agent
Bradley Hudson
Dave Jones Realty, LLC
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
8.11%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2022
Closed on
Mar 10, 2023
Sold by
Prime Homes Of Ct Llc
Bought by
Beato Rafael G and Pena Wagner T
Seller's Agent
Sandy Maier Schede
Maier Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Belda Tabora
Exit Realty Private Client
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-8.9%
Views
164

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.15%
Original Mortgage
$246,235
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2020
Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
Prime Homes Of Ct Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael DelGreco
New England Realty Assoc LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
List Price
$133,650
Sold Price
$120,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-9.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2008
Sold by
Jacobs Michael
Bought by
Aguilar Ramon and Leal Vinenta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,312
Interest Rate
5.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2001
Sold by
Waters Joyce A
Bought by
Jacobs Michael
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $400,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $400,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $255,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $255,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $120,750 None Available
Warranty Deed $151,500 --
Warranty Deed $151,500 --
Warranty Deed $88,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $246,235 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $148,775 No Value Available
Previous Owner $150,312 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $400,000 +8.1% $178 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 For Sale $370,000 +45.1% $165 / Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Sold $255,000 -8.9% $113 / Sq Ft
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 For Sale $279,900 +9.8% $125 / Sq Ft
03/08/2023 03/08/23 Off Market $255,000 -- --
03/07/2023 03/07/23 Price Changed $279,900 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
03/07/2023 03/07/23 For Sale $279,900 +12.0% $125 / Sq Ft
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2022 08/20/22 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $111 / Sq Ft
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Price Changed $259,900 -3.7% $116 / Sq Ft
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Price Changed $269,900 -3.6% $120 / Sq Ft
06/15/2022 06/15/22 For Sale $279,900 +131.8% $125 / Sq Ft
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Sold $120,750 0.0% $54 / Sq Ft
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Off Market $120,750 -- --
07/22/2020 07/22/20 For Sale $133,650 -- $59 / 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
2024 $6,179 $160,440 $60,270 $100,170
2023 $5,956 $160,440 $60,270 $100,170
2022 $5,619 $160,440 $60,270 $100,170
2021 $5,506 $126,490 $59,780 $66,710
2020 $5,491 $126,490 $59,780 $66,710
2019 $5,444 $126,490 $59,780 $66,710
2018 $5,466 $126,490 $59,780 $66,710
2017 $5,320 $126,490 $59,780 $66,710
2016 $5,066 $127,610 $52,500 $75,110
2015 $4,947 $127,610 $52,500 $75,110
2014 $4,827 $127,610 $52,500 $75,110
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24083981

SmartMLS

APN: MERI-000210-000102-000017