$1,900,000
SOLD FEB 14, 2025
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,020 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$473 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

111 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Barn
  • Attic
  • Burr Elementary School Rated A
  • Antique Architecture
  • 5 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of February 2025

Antique Perfection with Separate Barn/Artist Studio on pastoral acreage! Fully rebuilt in 2006 to exacting standards while maintaining the original charm and timeless features of architectural importance, 898 Cross Highway is pure delight. The 3/4 bedroom main house boasts 5 fireplaces, antique wide board floor, and soaring ceilings throughout. The newly redesigned Carrara Kitchen with inset white wood and glass cabinets has top luxury appliances (AGA cooker, Wolf induction cooktop & convection oven, Subzero, Miele, etc.), 2 sinks including an antique farmhouse wall mount console sink, wood burning fireplace, beams, glorious natural light, and a French door to the covered porch. The Living Room shares space with the Dining Room with French doors leading to the porch. The Reading Room is quaint with its darling fireplace and glimpsing view at the original front door and the new entry hall. The finished Lower Level adds a mudroom and a Family Room (or 4th bedroom) with full bath and a walkout to the relaxing terrace with fountain. Upstairs the Primary and jack-and-jill bedrooms are generous in size and have vaulted ceilings adding to the home's allure. Featured in CTC&G for it's dramatic and inspired interior design, the Barn/Studio, nearly 1100sf w/antique beams, was completely reimagined from it's original purpose (horse barn and stables) to its current use as an artist's studio and impressive hospitality space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaclyn Picarillo

Higgins Group Bedford Square License #RES.0781654 Listed on: 08/16/2024

Higgins Group Bedford Square

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Raney

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0766946

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,497

Year Built

  • Built in 1834

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned AAA

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 5 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Burr Elementary School
  • Tomlinson Middle School
  • Fairfield Warde High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See Inclusion-Exclusion Sheet. Seller is open to selling most furnishings.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 133106

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,497

Year Built

Built in 1834

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Greenfield Hill
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3500
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 520
  • Total Sq Ft: 4020
  • Year Built: 1834
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: DETCH,ENTRY
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The Barn/Studio has a full bath, Kitchenette, loft space, and storage area/garage. The bucolic 2 acres features mature trees, both native and rare. There is a beautiful wildflower garden, fruit trees and bushes, and a magical clearing once you cross the footbridge over the small brook. There are 2 garages in the main house and 1 garage in the Barn/Studio. I can't wait to tour you in person!
  • Exclusions: See Inclusion-Exclusion Sheet. Seller is open to selling most furnishings.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Directions: Corner of Banks North and Cross Hwy. Neighboring the Patterson Club.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2400
  • Street Type: Highway
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Garage Access, Cooled, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Oven/Range, Convection Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: stackable in closet
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 898
  • Other SqFt Description: Main House SF = 2400 1st & 2nd + 520 LL = 2,920 Guest House SF = Approx 1100 (not incl extra garage

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Gutters, Guest House, French Doors, Patio, Shed, Porch, Garden Area, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Barn, Under House Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Burr
  • Middle School: Tomlinson
  • High School: Fairfield Warde

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2
  • Lot Description: Fence - Partial Fence - Stone Fence - Rail Some Wetlands Lightly Wooded Cleared Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: AAA
  • Parcel #: 133106

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 18497
  • Total Assessed Value: 662970
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.9

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Burr
  • Middle Jr High School: Tomlinson
  • High School: Fairfield Warde

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2024
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Gantz Michael and Gantz Caroline H
Bought by
Carraway Laura and Carraway M R
Seller's Agent
Jaclyn Picarillo
Higgins Group Bedford Square
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Raney
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-15.56%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$1,837,705

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$62,295
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.34%
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Outstanding Balance
$773,562
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,064,143

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2015
Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Bartels Isis and Simson William
Bought by
Gantz Michael and Gantz Caroline
Seller's Agent
Paula Savignol
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Jillian Klaff
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-3.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2014
Sold by
Bartels Isis
Bought by
Simson William

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2004
Sold by
Sisko Joseph K and Sisko Bruce J
Bought by
Bartels Isn A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,900,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,900,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,137,500 --
Warranty Deed $1,137,500 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $775,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $775,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $405,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Sold $1,900,000 -9.3% $473 / Sq Ft
12/19/2024 12/19/24 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Price Changed $2,095,000 -6.9% $521 / Sq Ft
08/29/2024 08/29/24 For Sale $2,250,000 +98.2% $560 / Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $1,135,000 -3.4% $378 / Sq Ft
05/31/2015 05/31/15 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2015 04/10/15 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $392 / 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 $18,497 $662,970 $267,820 $395,150
2023 $18,238 $662,970 $267,820 $395,150
2022 $18,059 $662,970 $267,820 $395,150
2021 $17,887 $662,970 $267,820 $395,150
2020 $20,180 $753,270 $257,880 $495,390
2019 $20,180 $753,270 $257,880 $495,390
2018 $19,856 $753,270 $257,880 $495,390
2017 $19,449 $753,270 $257,880 $495,390
2016 $19,171 $753,270 $257,880 $495,390
2015 $14,432 $582,190 $239,050 $343,140
2014 $14,205 $582,190 $239,050 $343,140
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24040369

SmartMLS

APN: FAIR-000220-000000-000022