NOT LISTED FOR SALE

70 Lambert Ave Meriden, CT 06451

Estimated Value: $693,000 - $821,141

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,466 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2021

Last sale price $585,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,441/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Bonus Room
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of May 2021

‘The Castle’ Circa 1930, by Architect Lorenzo Hamilton (built by Esidor Derecktor). Lorenzo built this masterpiece for his daughter which includes 5 beds (3 en suites) 4 baths (5,466sqft). Perched on a corner lot, this magnificent Tudor in Bradley Park is one of Meriden’s finest & most distinctive homes. Well known by its exquisite exterior & grand presence. Impossible to recreate at this price w/its replacement value at $3M+. Beneath the blanket of snow are steeply pitched gable roofs, stunning slate, elaborate masonry/chimneys, embellished doorways & windows, half-timbering & exposed wood. Beyond the impressive vestibule, w/stained-glass family crests, is a beautifully loved & cared for home (& A LOT of house!) Large rooms, gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, formal dining w/fp, private study, sun drenched breakfast-rm, add'l office & studios. Live, work & play under your own arched portico & secluded backyard oasis. (Upper/lower professionally landscaped yard w/recently added 400+ bulbs). Bonus au pair suite w/kitch/bath."The Castle" is centrally located & close to restaurants, shops, train station (NYC commuters take note) & close to prominent private educational facilities. Steeped in history & adorned w/charming detail it must be seen in person to experience. Stunning millwork, rich details & impeccable craftsmanship from floor to ceiling & inside/out. Easily search its many articles for more historical info.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Fagan

Higgins Group West Hartford License #RES.0805842 Listed on: 02/22/2021

Higgins Group West Hartford

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Hill-Mihalyak

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0800909

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,571

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,466 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Walkup Attic
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
  • Lincoln Middle School
  • Orville H. Platt High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Please see attached inclusion exclusion

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,571

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5466
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5466
  • Total Sq Ft: 5466
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Available upon request: property disclosures, upgrades & utilities.
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Exclusions: Please see attached inclusion exclusion
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Directions: GPS Friendly ~ Bradley Ave to Winthrop Terrace to corner of Lambert - Welcome Home
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Sitting Room, Staff Quarters
  • Laundry Room Location: W&D hook ups in upper kitchen
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 70

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Benjamin Franklin
  • Middle School: Lincoln
  • High School: Orville H. Platt
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4700
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 12571
  • Total Assessed Value: 289590
  • Mil Rate Base: 40.860
  • Mil Rate Tax District: 2.550
  • Mil Rate Total: 43.410
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1170281

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Benjamin Franklin
  • Middle Jr High School: Lincoln
  • High School: Orville H. Platt

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2021
Closed on
May 21, 2021
Sold by
Geremia Joseph and Geremia Niki
Bought by
Davies William and Ambrose Mark P
Seller's Agent
Lisa Fagan
Higgins Group West Hartford
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Hill-Mihalyak
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$624,900
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-6.39%
Current Estimated Value
$763,535

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$178,535
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$225,230
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2018
Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
Roles Robert and Roles Noelle
Bought by
Geremia Joseph and Geremia Niki
Seller's Agent
Marc Seigel & Lauren Seigel-Gross
RE/MAX RISE
Buyer's Agent
Michael Hvizdo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$387,500
Sold Price
$367,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,500
-5.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.25%
Original Mortgage
$293,600
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2014
Closed on
Mar 2, 2015
Sold by
Bank New York Mellon T
Bought by
Roles Robert and Roles Noelle
Seller's Agent
JAY STEEVES
Century 21 AllPoints Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Hinckley
Calcagni Real Estate
List Price
$280,200
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,200
-39.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.32%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2014
Sold by
Bennett Mary C
Bought by
Bank New York Mellon T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998
Sold by
Gallagher F William and Gallagher Rosalins F
Bought by
Bennett Jerre L and Catherine Bennett M
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Davies William $585,000 None Available
Geremia Joseph $367,000 --
Roles Robert $178,500 --
Bank New York Mellon T -- --
Bennett Jerre L $300,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Davies William $171,000
Open Ambrose Mark P $335,000
Closed Davies William $225,230
Previous Owner Geremia Joseph $295,300
Previous Owner Geremia Joseph $293,600
Previous Owner Gallagher Rosalind H $225,000
Previous Owner Gallagher Rosalind H $437,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Sold $585,000 -4.9% $107 / Sq Ft
03/11/2021 03/11/21 Price Changed $614,900 -1.6% $112 / Sq Ft
02/22/2021 02/22/21 For Sale $624,900 +70.3% $114 / Sq Ft
12/21/2018 12/21/18 Sold $367,000 -5.3% $67 / Sq Ft
12/01/2018 12/01/18 For Sale $387,500 +5.6% $71 / Sq Ft
11/30/2018 11/30/18 Off Market $367,000 -- --
10/18/2018 10/18/18 Price Changed $387,500 -3.1% $71 / Sq Ft
09/13/2018 09/13/18 Price Changed $400,000 -5.9% $73 / Sq Ft
08/14/2018 08/14/18 Price Changed $425,000 -5.6% $78 / Sq Ft
06/07/2018 06/07/18 For Sale $450,000 +164.7% $82 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $170,000 -39.3% $31 / Sq Ft
02/02/2015 02/02/15 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2014 07/06/14 For Sale $280,200 -- $51 / 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 $15,751 $409,010 $66,500 $342,510
2023 $15,182 $409,010 $66,500 $342,510
2022 $14,324 $409,010 $66,500 $342,510
2021 $12,606 $289,590 $50,400 $239,190
2020 $12,571 $289,590 $50,400 $239,190
2019 $12,464 $289,590 $50,400 $239,190
2018 $12,513 $289,590 $50,400 $239,190
2017 $12,180 $289,590 $50,400 $239,190
2016 $12,704 $327,670 $44,590 $283,080
2015 $12,704 $327,670 $44,590 $283,080
2014 $12,396 $327,670 $44,590 $283,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170373396

SmartMLS

APN: MERI-000611-000198-000022