NOT LISTED FOR SALE

85 Sherman Turnpike Redding, CT 06896

Estimated Value: $1,246,105 - $1,535,000

3 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,650 Sq Ft
$288/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 14, 2020

Last sale price $815,000 $175 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,863/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Greenhouse
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Redding Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2020

BEAUTIFUL MINI ESTATE WITH DETACHED GARAGE APARTMENT AND INGROUND POOL! NESTLED ON ONE OF REDDING'S MOST DESIRABLE PRIVATE COUNTRY ROADS, THIS CHARMING UNIQUE HOME HAS IT ALL. THE TWO "WINGS" ARE CONNECTED BY THE GIANT GREAT ROOM, WIRED FOR SOUND. THE FRENCH DOORS OPEN TO THE PRIVATE POOL AREA AND PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED GARDENS. THE RIGHT WING HOSTS THE TRADITIONAL CAPE WITH TWO BEDROOMS AND A FORMAL LIVINGROOM (CAN BE USED AS ANOTHER BEDROOM). THE LEFT WING HOUSES THE MORE MODERN TWO-STORY MASTER SUITE, COMPLETE WITH PRIVATE STAIRS, FIREPLACE AND BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE GREAT ROOM. THE EXTERIOR IS FRESHLY PAINTED AND ALL FALL LANDSCAPING HAS BEEN COMPLETE. BE HOME IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, WITH NOTHING TO DO BUT RELAX!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sue Dolan

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0759743 Listed on: 10/09/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Patricia Mead

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0456850

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Dolan

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0759743 Listed on: 10/09/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,364

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 2.48 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,650 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Schools

  • John Read Middle School
  • Joel Barlow High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • 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

$16,364

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod, Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4650
  • Total Sq Ft: 4650
  • Year Built: 1957
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: SANFORD OR NEWTOWN TPKE TO SHERMAN TPKE
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Greenhouse, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: DEDICATED LAUNDRY ROOM
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 85

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gazebo, Guest House, Patio, Porch, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated, Vinyl
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 4
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • 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
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: John Read
  • High School: Joel Barlow
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator Ready

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.4800
  • Lot Description: Dry, Secluded, Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 16364
  • Total Assessed Value: 498300
  • Mil Rate Base: 32.840
  • Mil Rate Total: 32.840
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 269871

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: John Read
  • High School: Joel Barlow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2020
Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Beck Tracy
Bought by
Shorten Richard L and Shorten Rachel M
Seller's Agent
Sue Dolan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sue Dolan
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$815,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-4.12%
Current Estimated Value
$1,337,776

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$522,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.79%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$540,296
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$757,667

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2010
Sold by
Lilco & Max Llc
Bought by
Beck Tracy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1996
Sold by
Groetzinger Paul M and Scholefield Monique
Bought by
Wilson W Weldon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,500
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1990
Sold by
Storm Richard
Bought by
Groatzinger Paul M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
9.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1989
Sold by
Storm Richard
Bought by
Geoetzinger Paul M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,500
Interest Rate
9.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shorten Richard L $815,000 None Available
Beck Tracy $900,000 --
Wilson W Weldon $415,000 --
Groatzinger Paul M $130,000 --
Geoetzinger Paul M $355,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shorten Richard L $600,000
Previous Owner Geoetzinger Paul M $650,000
Previous Owner Geoetzinger Paul M $373,500
Previous Owner Geoetzinger Paul M $125,000
Previous Owner Geoetzinger Paul M $319,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/14/2020 12/14/20 Sold $815,000 -4.1% $175 / Sq Ft
12/01/2020 12/01/20 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2020 10/09/20 For Sale $850,000 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft
02/10/2016 02/10/16 Rented $3,900 -8.2% --
01/11/2016 01/11/16 Under Contract -- -- --
01/07/2016 01/07/16 For Rent $4,250 -- --
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 $17,264 $601,100 $159,500 $441,600
2023 $16,644 $601,100 $159,500 $441,600
2022 $16,613 $498,300 $171,800 $326,500
2021 $16,364 $498,300 $171,800 $326,500
2020 $16,364 $498,300 $171,800 $326,500
2019 $16,364 $498,300 $171,800 $326,500
2018 $15,806 $498,300 $171,800 $326,500
2017 $17,520 $591,500 $206,100 $385,400
2016 $17,295 $591,500 $206,100 $385,400
2015 $17,100 $591,500 $206,100 $385,400
2014 $17,100 $591,500 $206,100 $385,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170345464

SmartMLS

APN: REDD-000030-000000-000099