$607,000 Price Analysis   ♡   Oxford, CT 06478 5 bed 4 bath 2,370 SqFt ($256/SqFt) 3.2 acre lot. Built 1790 Listed 2024-04-02, Taxes $6,334 | ✓ USDA Eligible near Oxford, CT Restrictions may apply due to home size |
One-of-a-kind treasure.
* Sale Pending *This quaint circa 1790 cape-style home is brimming with period craftsmanship including built-ins, unique wide-plank wood floors, classic details and vintage, hand-forged hardware. Lovers of historic homes will admire the original hand-hewn beams, adding a dramatic touch. The home's timeless design includes a centered front entry, a centralized chimney and four gabled dormers, with enclosed rooms offering cozy comfort. An inventive wet bar is cleverly hidden off the main sitting room and two large working fireplaces welcome you at the back entrance, one featuring a beehive oven. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated to maintain the home's unpretentious beauty, incorporating custom cabinets, new wood flooring, concrete countertops and modern appliances. The main floor includes a guest suite, ideal for visitors or as a primary bedroom. The open dining room is perfect for gatherings and daily meals, despite one non-functional fireplace that can be restored. Upstairs, four bedrooms offer ample b uilt-in storage. The primary bedroom comes with an en-suite bath and another room nearby serves as a dressing room, walk-in closet or home office. An additional full bath is accessible from the hallway and a large room at the end serves as a den/TV room.
The property sits on over 3 acres, featuring a two-car detached garage, early stone walls, a wildflower garden, a four-stall barn with electricity and a paddock. The landscape offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it an ideal setting for those seeking a tranquil and picturesque living environment. The property's size and natural features offer a blank canvas for outdoor enthusiasts to design their perfect recreational space. Envision your own paradise with a custom-built pool, a spacious patio for entertaining, a sprawling vegetable garden or establish a private park with trails and picnic areas. There is plenty of room to add an RV, container home or a yurt (buyers should confirm feasibility and approval process with the town). Recent updates (within the last four years) include a renovated kitchen, restored timber beams, a new septic system, radon air mitigation, interior painting, new insulation, entire exterior of the home painted, new sump pump and a 250-gallon oil tank. While offering a sense of seclusion and privacy, this home is conveniently located close to Rte 188, Rte 67 and Quarry Walk with shopping, dining and medical facilities. Enjoy nearby recreational attractions like tennis courts, the Oxford Greens public golf course, hiking/biking trails and state parks. Whether you're envisioning a family residence, a sustainable living project or a recreational getaway, this land offers the flexibility and ptential to bring your dreams to fruition. Seize the opportunity to own and develop this versatile piece of paradise and start turning your dream lifestyle into reality!
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Property MLS #24005117 from SMARTMLS
Primary Bedroom Level: Lower
Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 1 Features: Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Features: Beams, Wet Bar, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Basement Description: Full
Full Bathrooms: 3
1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Wall Oven
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Heating Features: Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Heat Type: Steam
Heating Fuel: Oil
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Water Heaters: 40 Gallon Tank
Dining Room Level: Main
Lot Size Acres: 3.2
Lot Size Square Feet: 139392
Garage Description: Detached Garage
Library
Park
Playground/Tot Lot
Public Pool
Shopping/Mall
Stables/Riding
Tennis Courts
High School: Oxford
Map directions Map directions Map directionsSource Listing Status: Under Contract
County: New Haven
Directions: Rte 67 to Rte 188 to Governor's Hill Road
Source Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Source Neighborhood: Governor's Hill
Postal Code Plus 4: 1349
Zoning: RESA
Source System Name: C2C
| Year | Assessments Building + Land Total | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $174,000 + $86,000 $260,000 | $6,334 |
| 2021 | $182,400 + $86,000 $268,400 | $6,173 |
| 2020 | $131,200 + $88,400 $219,600 | $5,235 |
| 2018 | $131,200 + $88,400 $219,600 | $5,062 |
| 2017 | $131,200 + $88,400 $219,600 | $4,877 |
| 2016 | $131,200 + $88,400 $219,600 | $5,317 |
| 2015 | $135,500 + $88,400 $223,900 | $5,589 |
| 2013 | $135,500 + $88,400 $223,900 | $5,542 |
| 2006 | $129,040 + $115,120 $244,160 | $4,729 |
| 2005 | $94,910 + $61,950 $156,860 | $4,343 |
| 2004 | $94,910 + $61,950 $156,860 | $4,343 |
| 2003 | $94,910 + $61,950 $156,860 | $4,339 |
$607,000
SMARTMLS
Sold 2022-09-22
$549,000
SMARTMLS
Sold 2020-07-15
$401,000
Public Record
Listing removed 2020-05-17
$0
SMARTMLS
Listing removed 2019-11-12
$0
SMARTMLS
Listed 2019-11-11
$399,000
SMARTMLS
Price Changed 2019-09-06
$474,900
SMARTMLS
Listed 2019-07-22
$499,900
SMARTMLS
Listing removed 2013-04-30
$549,000
CTMLS
Listing removed 2013-04-30
$549,000
SMARTMLS
Listed 2012-08-15
$549,000
CTMLS
Listed 2012-08-14
$549,000
SMARTMLS
Sold 1994-09-26
$250,000
Public Record
Year Built: 1790
Above Grade Finished Area: 2370
Attic: Attic Description: Access Via Hatch, Attic YN: Y
Building Exterior Type: Clapboard
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete, Stone
Property Age: 234
House Style: Cape Cod
Total Area Sqft: 2370
Water Source: Private Well
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