$465,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2025

8 Bittersweet Ct Newington, CT 06111

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,708 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$272 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ruth Chaffee School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2025

A rare find! This well maintained property in Deer Run (a PUD) is the perfect place to call home. A 2-story foyer and cathedral ceiling in the kitchen gives the unit a light and airy feel. The kitchen has been remodeled with granite & there's a door to a Trex deck. A large LR with gas FP and an open dining room make it the perfect place to entertain. Upstairs are 3 BRs plus a loft area for a second floor play/rec room. The primary bath has double sinks, shower, and jacuzzi tub. The primary BR has 2 closets (one is a walk-in). The basement is finished for extra space. Extra parking area and a 2 car garage for your convenience. A new roof (2021) and hot water heater (2022) are an extra bonus! PUD fee is $150/year for common areas. Owner maintains their yard and snow. *HIGHEST & BEST DUE MONDAY, 4/28 AT NOON*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelby Muraski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0756378 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Green

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0759330

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,551

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RP

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,708 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Gas Dryer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • Visitor Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Ruth Chaffee Elementary School
  • Newington High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 667062

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include road maintenance
  • Deer Run Subdivision

Amenities

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,551

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1708
  • Total Sq Ft: 1708
  • Year Built: 1999
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Association Amenities: Guest Parking
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Kitts Ln to Butternut to Pepper Bush to Bittersweet.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1708
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Court
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Storage Space, Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Cooled
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: In basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Underground Utilities, Porch, Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, Tank Size Unknown
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance
  • HOA Fees: 150
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ruth Chaffee
  • High School: Newington

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Description: Level Lot On Cul-De-Sac
  • Zoning: RP
  • Property Info: Planned Unit Development
  • Parcel #: 667062

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 7551
  • Total Assessed Value: 190340
  • Mil Rate Total: 39.67

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ruth Chaffee
  • High School: Newington

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Mensinger Kimberly M and Mensinger Eric M
Bought by
Rutherford Justin and Rutherford Lindsey
Seller's Agent
Shelby Muraski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Green
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$424,900
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
9.44%
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$461,641

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,359
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.86%
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Outstanding Balance
$363,381
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$98,260

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2016
Closed on
Apr 1, 2016
Sold by
Delgado Carlos A and Delgado Iris D
Bought by
Mensinger Eric M and Philopena Kimberly M
Seller's Agent
Gary Guyette
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Shelby Muraski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.11%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1999
Sold by
Jh Scelza Inc Corp
Bought by
Delgado Carlos A and Delgado Iris D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,880
Interest Rate
7.03%
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 $465,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $465,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $270,000 --
Warranty Deed $270,000 --
Warranty Deed $183,815 --
Warranty Deed $42,000 --
Warranty Deed $42,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $364,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $364,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $260,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $236,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $146,880 No Value Available
Previous Owner $0 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $465,000 +9.4% $272 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $424,900 +57.4% $249 / Sq Ft
03/31/2016 03/31/16 Sold $270,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
02/09/2016 02/09/16 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2016 01/02/16 For Sale $269,900 -- $158 / 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 $7,551 $190,340 $59,850 $130,490
2023 $7,301 $190,340 $59,850 $130,490
2022 $7,326 $190,340 $59,850 $130,490
2021 $7,387 $190,340 $59,850 $130,490
2020 $7,653 $194,830 $59,850 $134,980
2019 $7,686 $194,830 $59,850 $134,980
2018 $7,501 $194,830 $59,850 $134,980
2017 $7,129 $194,830 $59,850 $134,980
2016 $6,965 $194,830 $59,850 $134,980
2014 $6,883 $197,960 $60,350 $137,610
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24089762

SmartMLS

APN: NEWI-000024-000019-000015