NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Balfour Dr West Hartford, CT 06117

Estimated Value: $1,493,000 - $1,695,000

4 Beds
7 Baths
5,363 Sq Ft
$300/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 07, 2020

Last sale price $1,075,000 $200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,867/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Braeburn School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of December 2020

Move right in to this fabulous home situated on almost an acre of land with spectacular views of the Hartford skyline and direct access to the reservoir! Perfect layout for today's living, every room updated in 2016! First floor features a state of the art chef's kitchen with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances that opens to a family room with large stone fireplace and eat-in area. Full butlers pantry with second dishwasher and Sub Zero wine fridge, formal dining room and game room perfect for entertaining. Large French doors lead you out to expansive deck, overlooking beautiful and private backyard. The mudroom has a half bath, large laundry room and cubby built-in closets. Completing the first floor is an office that can also serve as the 5th bedroom, with its own detached bathroom as well as the beautiful master suite with gas fireplace and three walk-in custom closets. Master bath with steam shower, radiant flooring and over sized Jacuzzi tub. The second floor features 3 large bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms. Recently renovated lower level featuring an office, home gym, play room and full bathroom. LED lighting and custom fixtures throughout, Nest, automated home security system and in-ceiling speakers in main areas of the home. As on the inside, outside every detail has been meticulously thought through from the blue stone patio with built-in stone grill, stone outlined driveway with parking area and custom exterior lighting. This house has been done to perfection and is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Samantha Doering

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0788561 Listed on: 08/08/2020

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Musto

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0795709

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,881

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-40

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,363 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Braeburn Elementary School
  • Sedgwick Middle School
  • Conard High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,881

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5363
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5363
  • Total Sq Ft: 5363
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 9118
  • Directions: Orchard to Rushleigh to Balfour
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Home Automation: Security System

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9700
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded
  • Zoning: R-40

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 26881
  • Mil Rate Base: 41.800
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1891739

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Braeburn
  • Middle Jr High School: Sedgwick
  • High School: Conard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2020
Sold by
Wittnebert Kevin R and Wittnebert Abagail K
Bought by
Bankoff Heather B and Bankoff Jonathan
Current Estimated Value
$1,610,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$981,045
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2015
Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
Rosenthal Richard B and Rosenthal Vicki L
Bought by
Wittnebert Abagail K and Wittnebert Kevin R
Seller's Agent
Ellyn Marshall
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Susan Arsenault
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$949,900
Sold Price
$910,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,400
-4.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1998
Sold by
Petry Paul E and Petry Anne C
Bought by
Rosenthal Richard B and Rosenthal Vicki L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Bankoff Heather B $1,075,000 None Available
Wittnebert Abagail K $910,500 --
Rosenthal Richard B $660,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bankoff Heather B $981,045
Previous Owner Wittnebert Abagail K $728,000
Previous Owner Rosenthal Richard B $500,000
Previous Owner Rosenthal Richard B $580,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Sold $1,075,000 -4.4% $200 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2020 10/10/20 For Sale $1,125,000 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2020 08/15/20 For Sale $1,125,000 +23.6% $210 / Sq Ft
06/15/2016 06/15/16 Sold $910,500 -4.1% $181 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/12/2015 10/12/15 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2015 09/01/15 For Sale $949,900 -- $189 / 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 $29,240 $652,960 $127,610 $525,350
2024 $27,653 $652,960 $127,610 $525,350
2023 $26,719 $652,960 $127,610 $525,350
2022 $26,562 $652,960 $127,610 $525,350
2021 $25,388 $598,480 $140,400 $458,080
2020 $26,881 $643,090 $144,300 $498,790
2019 $26,881 $643,090 $144,270 $498,820
2018 $26,367 $643,090 $144,270 $498,820
2017 $26,392 $643,090 $144,270 $498,820
2016 $28,938 $732,410 $192,570 $539,840
2015 $28,059 $732,410 $192,570 $539,840
2014 $27,370 $732,410 $192,570 $539,840
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170321947

SmartMLS

APN: WHAR-000005C-000247-000079