NOT LISTED FOR SALE

86 Wells Hill Rd Easton, CT 06612

Estimated Value: $1,765,534 - $2,437,000

4 Beds
7 Baths
5,953 Sq Ft
$354/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 04, 2020

Last sale price $1,525,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,351/month

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Pool House
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Samuel Staples Elementary School Rated 9+
  • 18.86 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2020

Total Privacy: Your own private sanctuary. Protected by almost 19 acres of strong hardwoods and grounded in mature, cross seasonal gardens sits gem designed by Roger Ferris Architects. This multifunctional home is on the edge of Easton, Connecticut, with its wholesome farms and rural nature, and is minutes to the upscale beach town of Westport. It’s also an easy drive to the Merritt Pkwy, 75 min. to Midtown. Inside you will find 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half. This house is built for entertaining. It is open and bright, with a huge gourmet kitchen that opens to a flagstone patio and an incredible 25x40 concrete saltwater pool, always cool concrete surround, and fabulous screened-in gazebo for peaceful shelter, day or night. Sequester in the master bedroom suite’s spa atmosphere and its generous proportions, oversize walk-in shower and French door access to the luxurious outdoor flagstone patio with a 7-person hot tub. In the main house, there is a cheerful office surrounded by built-ins and warmed by a comforting fireplace. The soaring foyer rises to lofty upper floor en-suite bedrooms, and a large rec/play/class-room. In a silent bubble above the garage, with separate outdoor access, is a spacious two-room suite with a full bathroom. 7 zone HVAC, humidity control, electronic air filters, 2 hybrid electric water heaters, oil HydroAir heat, passive solar design, 3 interior acres secured with wildlife fencing. Owner/Agent

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Guthrie

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0808252 Listed on: 08/21/2020

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Gayle Worthington

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0788460

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,509

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 18.86 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R3

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Siding
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,953 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Storage In Attic

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Hatchway

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Concrete Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Schools

  • Samuel Staples Elementary School
  • Joel Barlow High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Humidifier
  • Humidity Control
  • Heating System Uses Coal
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Heating system powered by passive solar
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,509

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Aspetuck
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary, Cottage
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5953
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5953
  • Total Sq Ft: 5953
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Private Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Over Garage
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Entering through the front foyer, you arrive in the main reception hall. This room has 27 ft. vaulted ceilings, high southern oriented windows to allow natural light into the center of the house and a glamorous main stairway. Imagine prom, weddings, fam
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Located between Redding Rd and Kellogg Hill Rd., Yellow Mailbox
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Heated, Cooled, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Hatchway Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Humidifier, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Location: Separate Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 86

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gazebo, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Shed, Sidewalk, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Heated, Salt Water, Concrete
  • Construction Description: Frame, Concrete, Steel

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Central Air, Whole House Fan, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air, Wood/Coal Stove
  • Heat Fuel Type: Coal, Oil, Wood
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Electric
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Samuel Staples
  • High School: Joel Barlow

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Passive Solar, Generator Ready, Humidistat, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 18.8600
  • Lot Description: May be Subdividable, Secluded, Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R3

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 28509
  • Total Assessed Value: 919650
  • Mil Rate Base: 31.000
  • Mil Rate Total: 31.000
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 115240

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Samuel Staples
  • High School: Joel Barlow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2020
Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Volpe John P and Guthrie Steven
Bought by
Towne Leo S and Towne Madelene
Seller's Agent
Steven Guthrie
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Gayle Worthington
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$1,700,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-10.29%
Total Days on Market
65
Current Estimated Value
$2,108,134

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$583,134
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.42%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Outstanding Balance
$459,997
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,738,128

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2010
Sold by
Wertheim Marion
Bought by
Volpe John and Guthrie Steven

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,216,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Towne Leo S $1,525,000 None Available
Towne Leo S $1,525,000 None Available
Volpe John $1,520,000 --
Volpe John $1,520,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Towne Leo S $510,000
Closed Towne Leo S $510,000
Previous Owner Volpe John P $1,199,000
Previous Owner Volpe John $1,216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $1,525,000 -4.6% $256 / Sq Ft
10/27/2020 10/27/20 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Price Changed $1,599,000 -5.9% $269 / Sq Ft
08/22/2020 08/22/20 For Sale $1,700,000 -- $286 / 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 $30,746 $1,040,830 $357,980 $682,850
2023 $30,142 $1,040,830 $357,980 $682,850
2022 $29,601 $1,040,830 $357,980 $682,850
2021 $29,751 $919,650 $401,650 $518,000
2020 $28,509 $919,650 $401,650 $518,000
2019 $28,813 $919,650 $401,650 $518,000
2018 $28,859 $919,650 $401,650 $518,000
2017 $30,698 $919,650 $401,650 $518,000
2016 $29,258 $949,630 $441,600 $508,030
2015 $28,850 $949,630 $441,600 $508,030
2014 $28,394 $949,630 $441,600 $508,030
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170328191

SmartMLS

APN: EAST-005434-000011-000003