$3,257,000
SOLD MAR 8, 2024

85 Beach Ave Madison, CT 06443

3 Beds
5 Baths
4,844 Sq Ft
1.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$672 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

135 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Circular Driveway
  • Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School Rated A
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of March 2024

Welcome to The Stone House: an almost 1 ? acre compound directly on LI Sound with an elegant main house clad in granite & a separately deeded charming seasonal beach front cottage right at waters’ edge on its own private beach. The main house - at close to 5000 sf - has an ideal floor plan. The 1st floor includes a large LR w/a granite wood burning FP & sliding doors to an expansive bluestone terrace, a formal DR, a wood paneled library/den w/another granite wood burning FP adjacent to a large eat-in kitchen w/home office & pantry. There is also a generous sized primary BR suite w/a terrace overlooking the water, a spa bathroom & extensive closets (one is cedar lined) & a guest room w/ensuite bath. The 2nd floor has a 2nd large living area w/yet another granite wood burning FP & a balcony overlooking the Sound, a BR and bath. This floor could be used as a perfect in-law suite, a private office or a getaway area in a busy household. Also included in this listing is 117 Beach Avenue, a seasonal cottage that started life as a mess hall at a R.I. army base during WW2. It was brought to Madison on a barge & placed in its current location w/the workers being paid with 3 bushels of lobster. It’s now a picture book 1 BR, 1 bath bungalow with a combo LR/kitchen + a covered porch & outdoor shower. Beyond wonderful! Located at the end of a private country lane, 85/117 Beach Ave offers enviable privacy & unparalleled seaside living and is 2 miles from bustling downtown Madison.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Muir

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0485255 Listed on: 09/18/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Muir

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0485255 Listed on: 09/18/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,905

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 1.41 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned R-4

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shake Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Masonry
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,844 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Additional Features

  • Property is near shops
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1153797

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,905

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4844
  • Total Sq Ft: 4844
  • Year Built: 1987
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 11506
  • Directions: Route 1 to Neck Rd to Beach to #85 on the left
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 4844
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 85

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Slab
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront Beach View Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Stone, Masonry

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Asphalt
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Heat Pump
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.41
  • Lot Description: Water View Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Parcel #: 1153797

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 39905
  • Total Assessed Value: 1331500
  • Mil Rate Total: 29.97

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2023
Closed on
Mar 8, 2024
Sold by
Elaine S Weaver Ret and Mueller
Bought by
Lehr Ft and Lehr
Seller's Agent
Margaret Muir
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Muir
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$3,750,000
Sold Price
$3,257,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$493,000
-13.15%
Views
192
Current Estimated Value
$2,330,330

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$926,670
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.06%
Source: Public Records

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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
Deed $1,457,000 None Available
Deed $1,457,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2024 03/08/24 Sold $3,257,000 -6.8% $672 / Sq Ft
02/05/2024 02/05/24 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Price Changed $3,495,000 -6.8% $722 / Sq Ft
09/22/2023 09/22/23 For Sale $3,750,000 -- $774 / 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 $32,299 $1,440,000 $583,300 $856,700
2024 $30,598 $1,390,800 $583,300 $807,500
2023 $23,571 $786,500 $334,700 $451,800
2022 $23,131 $786,500 $334,700 $451,800
2021 $22,691 $786,500 $334,700 $451,800
2020 $22,297 $786,500 $334,700 $451,800
2019 $22,297 $786,500 $334,700 $451,800
2018 $23,209 $827,700 $330,300 $497,400
2017 $22,596 $827,700 $330,300 $497,400
2016 $21,926 $827,700 $330,300 $497,400
2015 $21,322 $827,700 $330,300 $497,400
2014 $37,337 $1,483,400 $759,600 $723,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170596231

SmartMLS

APN: MADI-000013-000000-000060