NOT LISTED FOR SALE

87 Thorpe Ave Meriden, CT 06450

Estimated Value: $357,000 - $395,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,453 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 07, 2022

Last sale price $300,000 $206 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,456/month

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Ranch Style House
  • Thomas Hooker School Rated 9+
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic

About This Home

As of December 2022

Welcome to your new home at 87 Thorpe Ave! Located in the Blue-Ribbon awarded Thomas Hooker school district in the desirable far east side of Meriden. This ranch style home is just under 1500 square feet, with a large driveway for ample parking, .33 acres with fenced-in backyard, a spacious paved patio perfect for entertaining, 2 car garage with an attached shed, beautiful-picturesque views of Beseck Mountain and New Dam Pond which connects to Black Pond. The home features an open floor concept with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, recessed lighting, central air, and contains 3 bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms, one of which was recently renovated. Side entrance opens to a mudroom that includes a beautiful custom built-in bench with cubbies and hooks. Once inside, you will be greeted by a gorgeous and bright rec room with French doors bringing in a ton of natural sunlight. The kitchen boasts beautiful white cabinets, a newly installed island with a white quartz countertop, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and a bay window that brings in great sunlight. Other updates to this home include front steps that were refaced in Fall of 2021 and a newly installed natural gas hot water heater in 2022. This home is in close proximity to all major highways, shopping, restaurants, hiking trails, scenic parks and more! Don’t miss out on this one of a kind opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Dargan

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0809246 Listed on: 10/26/2022

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Cory Winkelmann

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0822275

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,219

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,453 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Water Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Schools

  • Thomas Hooker Elementary School
  • Francis T. Maloney High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,219

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: East Meriden
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1453
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1453
  • Total Sq Ft: 1453
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Lake, Park
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: East Main St to Cone Ave to Thorpe Ave
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 87

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond, View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Thomas Hooker
  • High School: Francis T. Maloney

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Passive Solar

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3300
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fence - Full
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 5219
  • Total Assessed Value: 158200
  • Mil Rate Base: 32.990
  • Mil Rate Total: 32.990
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1172645

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Thomas Hooker
  • High School: Francis T. Maloney

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2022
Closed on
Dec 2, 2022
Sold by
Dargan Michael A
Bought by
Murphy Lyle A and Feng Ni
Seller's Agent
Michael Dargan
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cory Winkelmann
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.48%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$378,298

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$78,298
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.60%
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Outstanding Balance
$232,968
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$145,330

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2017
Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Kobrin Jill E
Bought by
Dargan Michael A
Seller's Agent
Jeannine Peterson
Peterson Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Golebiewski
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$194,900
Sold Price
$199,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
2.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.84%
Original Mortgage
$193,030
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2010
Sold by
Kobrin Stephen M and Kobrin Ronald P
Bought by
Kobrin Jill

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
4%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Murphy Lyle A $300,000 None Available
Dargan Michael A $199,000 --
Dargan Michael A $199,000 --
Kobrin Jill $103,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murphy Lyle A $240,000
Previous Owner Kobrin Jill $193,030
Previous Owner Kobrin Jill $5,400
Previous Owner Kobrin Jill $85,000
Previous Owner Kobrin Jill $54,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/07/2022 12/07/22 Sold $300,000 +3.5% $206 / Sq Ft
10/30/2022 10/30/22 For Sale $289,900 +45.7% $200 / Sq Ft
06/29/2017 06/29/17 Sold $199,000 +2.1% $137 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/05/2017 05/05/17 For Sale $194,900 -- $134 / 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 $5,416 $149,170 $47,040 $102,130
2023 $5,504 $158,200 $47,040 $111,160
2022 $5,219 $158,200 $47,040 $111,160
2021 $4,611 $112,840 $38,920 $73,920
2020 $4,450 $108,920 $38,920 $70,000
2019 $4,450 $108,920 $38,920 $70,000
2018 $4,470 $108,920 $38,920 $70,000
2017 $3,948 $98,910 $38,920 $59,990
2016 $3,710 $101,290 $29,400 $71,890
2015 $3,710 $101,290 $29,400 $71,890
2014 $3,620 $101,290 $29,400 $71,890
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170532656

SmartMLS

APN: MERI-001017-000336-000007A-000052