$510,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2018

79 Cedar Lake Rd Chester, CT 06412

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,726 Sq Ft
11.85 Acres

Recently Sold

$187 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 11.85 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2025

Stunning views abound with every season from this beautiful house on a hill abutting Cockaponset State Forest. Gentleman's farm? Equestrian farm? Year-round home? Weekend retreat? This unique home on 11.85 acres is calling to you. Numerous up-dates make this home an easy decision. The abundance of glass throughout invites in copious amounts of light showcasing it's incredible setting. The well-appointed kitchen with spacious dining area opens to a stone patio ideal for relaxing or outdoor gatherings. Or you can just cozy up in the living room enjoying the corner fireplace. There's a bright master bedroom as well as two or three other bedrooms for family or guests. A pine covered bonus room on the second floor will house your exercise equipment or office. A surprise wood paneled room on the third level is ideal for a game room. The oversized garage enters a spacious mud room, laundry room on the main level. Surrounded by gorgeous stone walls, mature landscaping, the state forest, and rolling lawns, this property is amazing. Located near Cedar
Lake, and near historic Chester Village with its fine restaurants, art galleries, and charming shops, you'll think you're on vacation year round. This may be your only chance to own such a special property at such an affordable price. Come see this home...you deserve it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Currlin

William Raveis Real Estate License #REB.0153077 Listed on: 08/02/2018

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Durante

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0752187

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,876

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 11.85 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,726 Sq Ft Home
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Bonus Room
  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Chester Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,876

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2726
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2726
  • Total Sq Ft: 2726
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4008
  • Directions: Route 148 to Cedar Lake Road. House is on the left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Partially Finished, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 79

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 11.8500
  • Lot Description: Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 9876
  • Total Assessed Value: 364290
  • Mil Rate Base: 27.110
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.110
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 941663

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Egan Pamela
Bought by
Harrison Catherine and Harrison Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Bill Heenan
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Susan Malan
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$949,900
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-7.89%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.85%
Original Mortgage
$743,750
Outstanding Balance
$743,750
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$142,840

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
8.52%

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

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $875,000 --
Warranty Deed $510,000 --
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $743,750 New Conventional
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: 170111122

SmartMLS

APN: CHES-000007-000000-000124