$875,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

79 Cedar Lake Rd Chester, CT 06412

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,206 Sq Ft
11.85 Acres

Recently Sold

$273 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 11.85 Acre Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Thermal Windows

About This Home

As of July 2025

A perfect opportunity for a 'Gentleman's Farm' in this wonderful 3200 Sq/Ft Farmhouse Colonial on 11.8 Acres of Great Equestrian Lands w/ Beautiful Plantings, Custom Gardens & Direct Access to the Riding Trails of the Cockaponset State Forest & a short walk to Cedar Lake. You cannot beat this location! Check out our Virtual Reality Tour & those Pics! The Open & Contemporary Floor Plan has 'Nothing but Glass & Sunlight throughout it! Gleaming Hardwoods, Spectacular Fieldstone Fireplace w/ Insert, Large Eat-In Kitchen w/ Breakfast Island, Corian Counters & Built In Ovens. Oil Hot Water Heat, Central AC, Mini Split Hyper Heat & AC, Oversized 2 Car Garage w/ terrific private access to finished space above for those 'Work from Home' Buyers. Four Bedrooms w/ 3 Full Bathrooms and additional living space in the full walk up attic w/ plenty of space for those aging teenagers! It is a great time to buy your dream home! We are always here to help!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Heenan

William Raveis Real Estate License #REB.0754903 Listed on: 04/28/2025

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Malan

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0794430

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,512

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 11.85 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,206 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Thermal Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 941663

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,512

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Farm House
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3206
  • Total Sq Ft: 3206
  • Year Built: 2004
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • In Law Access: GARAG,ENTRY
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: W Main St to Cedar Lake Road. Look for Sign.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3206
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Partially Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor Laundry
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 79

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Garden Area, Covered Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water Beach Rights Water Community Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Split System
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Other
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 11.85
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Farm Land
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Parcel #: 941663

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 11512
  • Total Assessed Value: 425110
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.08

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
Aug 2, 2018
Closed on
Oct 24, 2018
Sold by
Eveleigh Noel J and Sterling Kathleen L
Bought by
Egan Pamela
Seller's Agent
Nancy Currlin
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Durante
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$519,900
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.74%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2017
Closed on
Feb 1, 2018
Sold by
Zeh Florence J
Bought by
Eveleigh Noel J and Sterling Kathleen L
Seller's Agent
Nancy Currlin
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Currlin
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1964
Bought by
Zeh Richard and Zeh Florence J
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 $510,000 --
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $875,000 -2.2% $273 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Price Changed $895,000 -5.8% $279 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $949,900 +86.3% $296 / Sq Ft
12/19/2018 12/19/18 Sold $510,000 -1.9% $187 / Sq Ft
08/08/2018 08/08/18 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2018 08/02/18 For Sale $519,900 +9.5% $191 / Sq Ft
02/01/2018 02/01/18 Sold $475,000 -5.0% $174 / Sq Ft
12/14/2017 12/14/17 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2017 10/19/17 For Sale $499,900 -- $183 / 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 $11,512 $425,110 $64,680 $360,430
2024 $10,394 $425,110 $64,680 $360,430
2023 $8,929 $300,650 $65,170 $235,480
2022 $8,869 $300,650 $65,170 $235,480
2021 $9,525 $300,650 $65,170 $235,480
2020 $9,617 $336,010 $100,520 $235,490
2019 $9,674 $336,010 $100,520 $235,490
2018 $9,250 $364,290 $106,440 $257,850
2017 $9,603 $364,290 $106,440 $257,850
2016 $7,501 $372,050 $106,440 $265,610
2015 $9,420 $372,050 $106,440 $265,610
2014 $8,550 $344,490 $106,440 $238,050
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24090570

SmartMLS

APN: CHES-000007-000000-000124