953 Rainbow Trail Orange, CT 06477
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,537
Sq Ft
0.92
Acres
Highlights
- Contemporary Architecture
- Property is near public transit
- Attic
- Turkey Hill School Rated A-
- Partially Wooded Lot
- 1 Fireplace
About This Home
As of July 2025H&B Sun 5/11 8 PM .See big changes made inside & out! Dramatic light-filled contemporary home. Soaring/airy vaulted spaces, chicly trimmed in wood. Good HW floors thruout. Expansive living room flows to the outside for great entertaining. Private primary BR boasts a vaulted ceiling, charming clerestory window & sweet balcony overlooks long sunset view: a perfect sun-splashed office, gym, garret, nursery. Balcony overlooks the main living area. Private 2nd flr bonus room: a world unto itself, affording endless possibilities: fine primary suite, place to crank up game day cheering volume w/o disturbing the peace! Tranquility! Silence + Birdsong = Peace. Relax. rejuvenate around the firepit. Wander your sun-dappled glen. Shy critters pop in. Tend your crops. Sunny, level knoll. Pick berries: Rasp/Straw/Blue soon. Pick your apples. Collect eggs from your contented chicks, ducks, quail. It is BYOF (bring your own fowl) Walk your lands attended by your peacocks. Bask in the beauty of a bountiful harvest. Commune with the land. Reign justly over your peaceable kingdom. Lovely nghbrhd:$700K-$1M homes. Orange! Excl schools, superb shopping/dining, rich history, great parks/rec for all! Easy: fine beach, great golf, pick your own farms, vineyards. Community Center's fab programs/hiking. Hang at ever-popular Carnival. Ultra-commutable: all hospitals & Yale/SCSU/UNH. Conv AMTRAK, Acella, Metro-north: DC/NYC/Bstn/Vermont? Short drive/long snooze. Please visit soon! Owner Lic RE agent
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0757588 Listed on: 04/03/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,327
Year Built
- Built in 1972
Lot Details
- 0.92 Acre Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Garden
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Cedar Siding
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
- Crawl Space
- Storage In Attic
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Indoor Grill
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 5 Car Garage
- Private Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near shops
Schools
- Turkey Hill Elementary School
- Amity Middle School
- Regional District 5 Middle School
- Amity Regional High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Private Company Owned Well
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
Community Details
- Public Transportation
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1304288
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Calistro Craig
Bought by
James Kenroy
Seller's Agent
Joel Matson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Lawson
Dow Della Valle
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Views
226
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.84%
Original Mortgage
$490,943
Outstanding Balance
$490,943
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$6,057
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 5, 1997
Sold by
Davis William J
Bought by
Calistro Craig
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 11, 1989
Sold by
Vidal Patricia N
Bought by
Davis William J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
10.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $500,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $169,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $169,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $215,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $490,943 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $172,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 08/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/22/2025 07/22/25 | Sold | $500,000 | +1.5% | $197 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2025 05/08/25 | Price Changed | $492,500 | -0.1% | $194 / Sq Ft |
| 04/28/2025 04/28/25 | Price Changed | $492,900 | -1.4% | $194 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2025 04/17/25 | For Sale | $500,000 | -- | $197 / Sq Ft |
Source: SmartMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,327 | $320,500 | $185,600 | $134,900 |
| 2024 | $9,936 | $320,500 | $185,600 | $134,900 |
| 2023 | $7,622 | $235,900 | $135,500 | $100,400 |
| 2022 | $7,716 | $235,900 | $135,500 | $100,400 |
| 2021 | $7,844 | $235,900 | $135,500 | $100,400 |
| 2020 | $7,723 | $235,900 | $135,500 | $100,400 |
| 2019 | $7,688 | $235,900 | $135,500 | $100,400 |
| 2018 | $7,549 | $235,900 | $135,500 | $100,400 |
| 2017 | $7,601 | $228,400 | $123,200 | $105,200 |
| 2016 | $7,354 | $228,400 | $123,200 | $105,200 |
| 2015 | $7,172 | $228,400 | $123,200 | $105,200 |
| 2014 | $6,695 | $219,500 | $123,200 | $96,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joel Matson
Seller's Agent in 2025
Joel Matson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(203) 888-1845
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
-
Melissa Lawson
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Melissa Lawson
Dow Della Valle
(203) 915-6170
3 in this area
87 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 24085786
APN: ORAN-000085-000003-000008
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