This home's estimate is 52.4% lower than the average sale price ($315K) of 6 comparable homes.
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251 James Rd, Ashford, CT 06278
About this home
Contractors & Investors! Own a piece of history. James Family homestead on James Rd. Built in 1720, this farmhouse needs a lot of work but could be beautiful again. Owner wants offers! To be purchase "AS-IS" - CASH or 203K Loan only. BRING ALL OFFERS!
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Sale history for 251 James Rd
$35/sq ft
$43/sq ft
$60/sq ft
Tax history for 251 James Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage & Parking: Open, Unpaved
Interior
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Cable - Available
- In-Law Apartment: No
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 2
- Room Information
- Basement Description: Dirt Floor, Partial, Unfinished, Walk-out
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Floored, Storage Space, Walk-up
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Siding: Wood
- Exterior Features: Lighting, Stone Wall, Storage Building
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Stone
- Building Information
- Color: White
- Property Information
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $60,500
- Rental Information
- Lease Purchase YN: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewage System: Septic
- Hot Water Description: Electric
- Heat Type: Hot Air
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
- Electric Amperage: 100
Location
- School Information
- Middle Jr High School: PBOE
- Intermediate School: PBOE
- High School: PBOE
- Elementary School: PBOE
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Directions: Rt. 44 to Rt. 89 North, go ~1 mile, turn right into James Road. Go approx. 1 mile, house is on the left, just off the road.
- County: Windham
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 811
- Stories: 2.0
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 1.6 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1720
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Windham County
- APN: 1669997
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: No
- Features: Views
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 2
Around this home
Schools
- K - 12
- Preschool & daycare
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1547 Sq. Ft. | $491,895 |
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3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1344 Sq. Ft. | $404,049 |
5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2878 Sq. Ft. | $524,462 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1420 Sq. Ft. | $417,325 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2059 Sq. Ft. | $530,790 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1666 Sq. Ft. | $464,402 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2516 Sq. Ft. | $734,285 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1381 Sq. Ft. | $413,040 |
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1680 Sq. Ft. | $465,770 |
1 Beds | 1 Baths | 1176 Sq. Ft. | $325,894 |
4 Beds | 4 Baths | 2654 Sq. Ft. | $604,521 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1568 Sq. Ft. | $416,059 |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3207 Sq. Ft. | $759,987 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1685 Sq. Ft. | $346,606 |
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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2772 Sq. Ft. | $953,801 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1603 Sq. Ft. | $592,420 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2634 Sq. Ft. | $540,116 |
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1412 Sq. Ft. | $442,107 |
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