NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Russo Dr Guilford, CT 06437

Estimated Value: $545,000 - $686,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,388 Sq Ft
$264/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2018

Last sale price $378,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,147/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Beach Access
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • E.C. Adams Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2018

Beautifully maintained water front neighborhood home in Valley Shores! This spacious raised ranch has an open, eat-in kitchen that flows to the dining room and sun room. Enjoy relaxing in the sun room overlooking your private access to Valley Shore where you can paddle board, kayak and fish. Hardwood and tiled floors throughout this spacious home makes living easy. Complete with a finished laundry room and full bathroom the lower level of the home offers a gas fireplace in the family room with sliding doors that open to the back yard patio. Across the hall from the lower level private fourth bedroom with cedar closet is a finished workshop currently being used as an art studio. All you have to do is move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Claire Kilmer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0798622 Listed on: 02/21/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Freedman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0792452

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,272

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-4

HOA Fees

  • $10 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Workshop
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

  • Guilford High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include lake/beach access
  • Valley Shores Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,272

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$10 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Raised Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1380
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1380
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1008
  • Total Sq Ft: 2388
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Exit 58 take Route 77 North to Stepstone Hill take a right onto Valley Shore turn left onto Russo Drive.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 79

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Deck, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Lake, Water Community, Association Required, Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake/Beach Access
  • HOA Fees: 125
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4600
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision, Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: R-4

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: 6272
  • Total Assessed Value: 213640
  • Mil Rate Base: 32.880
  • Mil Rate Total: 29.360
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1121689

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2018
Closed on
Apr 30, 2018
Sold by
Balzano Daniela
Bought by
Franco Anthony R and Franco Stephanie A
Seller's Agent
Claire Kilmer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Freedman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$378,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-1.82%
Current Estimated Value
$629,662

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$251,662
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%
Original Mortgage
$359,100
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2013
Closed on
Apr 16, 2014
Sold by
Hahn Leon H and Hahn Beverly M
Bought by
Balzano Daniela
Seller's Agent
Conni Stone
Sunset Creek Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jules Gaughran - Etes
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-6.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.03%
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Franco Anthony R $378,000 --
Balzano Daniela $225,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Franco Anthony R $94,900
Open Franco Anthony R $359,000
Closed Franco Anthony R $359,100
Previous Owner Hahn Leon H $268,000
Previous Owner Hahn Leon H $204,650
Previous Owner Hahn Leon H $202,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2018 04/25/18 Sold $378,000 -1.8% $158 / Sq Ft
02/25/2018 02/25/18 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2018 02/21/18 For Sale $385,000 +14.9% $161 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Sold $335,000 -6.9% $140 / Sq Ft
01/09/2014 01/09/14 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2013 11/18/13 For Sale $359,900 -- $151 / 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 $8,799 $331,030 $207,480 $123,550
2023 $8,567 $331,030 $207,480 $123,550
2022 $6,859 $206,290 $139,650 $66,640
2021 $6,729 $206,290 $139,650 $66,640
2020 $6,665 $206,290 $139,650 $66,640
2019 $6,607 $206,290 $139,650 $66,640
2018 $6,453 $206,290 $139,650 $66,640
2017 $6,272 $213,640 $143,640 $70,000
2016 $6,125 $213,640 $143,640 $70,000
2015 $6,033 $213,640 $143,640 $70,000
2014 $5,858 $213,640 $143,640 $70,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170054513

SmartMLS

APN: GUIL-009201-000000-000225