NOT LISTED FOR SALE

86 Downs Rd Bethany, CT 06524

Estimated Value: $657,213 - $789,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,770 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2022

Last sale price $607,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,697/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Bethany Community School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2022

Absolutely gorgeous 4 bedroom colonial located on a very convenient Southern Bethany 3.0 Acre lot!! This beautiful home has been extensively renovated by the current owners and is in "move-in" ready condition. You will be impressed with the stunning chef's kitchen with a large center island, granite countertops and abundant cabinet space...an amazing area for entertaining!! The open layout off the kitchen leads you to a sunroom with a vaulted ceiling, skylights and access to the oversized multi-tiered deck. The family room features a wood burning FP and additional access to the deck. The living room boasts a gas FP and French doors. The side tiled mudroom offers a great way for all to enter and gives access to the laundry room, half bath and kitchen! The first floor is completed by a spacious formal dining room. The comfortable and large master bedroom suite features a large walk-in closet and a recently renovated luxury master bath! There are 3 additional generous sized bedrooms and renovated hall bath on the second floor. The lower level has additional living space which is perfect for a recreation room, exercise room or home office. Other improvements and additional features include: gleaming hardwood floors throughout first and second floors; Central air conditioning; 2 car attached garage; generator hook up; a newer roof; new leaching fields; and some new gutters. Convenient access to Yale, downtown New Haven and Route 15. Award winning school district!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Philip Degennaro

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0757044 Listed on: 06/16/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Salerno

RE/MAX Heritage License #REB.0791467

RE/MAX Heritage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,736

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-130

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Awning
  • Mud Room
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Bethany Community Elementary School
  • Amity Regional High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Split Air Conditioning
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near shops

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,736

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

3 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3070
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3070
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 700
  • Total Sq Ft: 3770
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private Rec Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2022
  • Directions: Route 69 to Downs Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Liveable Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.0000
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Rolling
  • Zoning: R-130

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 9736
  • Mil Rate Base: 36.000
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1056471

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Bethany Community
  • High School: Amity Regional

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2022
Closed on
Jul 29, 2022
Sold by
Carpenter Patrick and Carpenter Debra
Bought by
Wenger Gavin T and Depalma Jennifer A
Seller's Agent
Philip Degennaro
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tony Salerno
RE/MAX Heritage
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$607,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
1.34%
Current Estimated Value
$722,803

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,803
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.93%
Original Mortgage
$382,000
Outstanding Balance
$361,233
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$361,570

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2015
Closed on
Dec 2, 2015
Sold by
Colwell Dennis and Colwell Patricia
Bought by
Carpenter Patrick and Carpenter Debra
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Conetta
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Andersen
Houlihan Lawrence WD
List Price
$514,900
Sold Price
$466,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,900
-9.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.05%
Original Mortgage
$468,723
Interest Rate
3.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1994
Sold by
Ginter Gayle S
Bought by
Colwell Dennis J and Colwell Patricia D
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
Wenger Gavin T $607,000 None Available
Wenger Gavin T $607,000 None Available
Carpenter Patrick $466,000 --
Carpenter Patrick $466,000 --
Colwell Dennis J $247,000 --
Colwell Dennis J $247,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wenger Gavin T $382,000
Closed Wenger Gavin T $382,000
Previous Owner Colwell Dennis J $468,723
Previous Owner Colwell Dennis J $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold $607,000 +1.3% $161 / Sq Ft
07/28/2022 07/28/22 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2022 06/16/22 For Sale $599,000 +28.5% $159 / Sq Ft
12/02/2015 12/02/15 Sold $466,000 -9.5% $152 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/20/2015 10/20/15 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2015 05/15/15 For Sale $514,900 -- $168 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $11,231 $385,420 $85,050 $300,370
2024 $10,954 $385,420 $85,050 $300,370
2023 $9,974 $263,990 $94,500 $169,490
2022 $9,736 $270,450 $94,500 $175,950
2021 $9,331 $270,450 $94,500 $175,950
2020 $9,888 $270,450 $94,500 $175,950
2019 $9,980 $270,450 $94,500 $175,950
2018 $8,972 $243,140 $103,590 $139,550
2017 $8,972 $243,140 $103,590 $139,550
2016 $8,631 $243,140 $103,590 $139,550
2015 $8,520 $243,140 $103,590 $139,550
2014 $8,242 $243,140 $103,590 $139,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170499951

SmartMLS

APN: BETH-000131-000000-000010A

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