Iconic Avon Estate on 2.5+ Acres with Guest House & Barns! The sellers are sad to leave their beautiful home, yet life is taking them in an exciting new direction-offering a rare opportunity for a new owner to enjoy this cherished property. Lovingly restored and impeccably maintained, this historic Avon home blends timeless charm with modern luxury. Featuring newer roofs (2022/2024), new exterior paint (2024), a whole-house generator (2022), propane cooking, newer HVAC systems (2021/2024), newer driveway (2021), newer appliances, a newer well pump, and new garage doors-this home is truly move-in ready. Inside, enjoy soaring ceilings, gleaming refinished hardwood floors, arched entries, and detailed millwork. The gourmet kitchen includes radiant heat floors, granite counters, a walk-in pantry, Fisher & Paykel appliances and opens to a covered porch ideal for year-round entertaining and overlooking a peaceful, flat backyard. The main level also offers two fireplaced rooms, a formal dining room, a bright sitting room/office, and a large family room. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling, and radiant-heated bathroom with timeless finishes. The extraordinary guest cottage includes wide plank floors, a full kitchen, loft space, fireplace and a full bath-ideal for guests, or a private studio. A heated 30'x48' hobby barn and an additional 32'x40' barn offer exceptional space for hobbies, workshops, storage, or recreational vehicles. View today!
This house is a well-preserved example of the popular Villa style, popularized in the 1850s by Henry Austin. Historical records link the property to the prosperous Goodrich family. Though updated, the barns remain recognizable as 19th-century outbuildings. The house and barns reflect Avon's rich agricultural past. Advertised square footage includes 839 sq ft in the Cottage, per town records.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
2.69 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 car garageParking
Listed by William Glanville• Glanville Real Estate
Bought with Theresa Maselli• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source:Smart MLS #24092314
Redfin Estimate
$952,152
$17K since sold in July 2025$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 4.6% higher than the average sale price ($911K) of 6 comparable homes.
Elegant victorian with tall ceilings and beautiful trim features cook's kitchen w/central island, double Fisher & Paykel dish drawers and radiant heating beneath Travertine flooring opens on to a covered porch for entertaining all seasons. A whole house generator fueled by propane, buderus heating systems for heat and hot water are top of the line equipment. The Master bedroom features a fireplace, recently remodeled bath and a full walk-in dressing room. This unique property offers a separate cottage (studio, office, family accommodations) with wide board floors, open plan and loft + an efficiency kitchen and full bath with oil heating system an additional 900 sqft! A local post and beam contractor rebuilt/restored the 1,260 sqft (32x40) barn and offers huge loft for storage and an auto door lift hidden behind traditional sliding doors. There is a secure, heated expansive hobby barn with a 30x48 footprint. Lot is level, wide, open and sunny and sits above the road. By appointment, to view the Painted Lady. Lease/Purchase opportunity to qualified buyer with acceptable terms.
Historian from Sturbridge Village has stated the year of this home to be 1860. Also known as the Timothy Goodrich House, an example of the Italian Villa mode of architecture, one of the best specimens of the style in Avon. The property has an A-2 survey
Smart MLS #G669610
Aug 25, 2015
Listing Removed
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Dec 11, 2013
Listed
$850,000
$208/sq ft
Smart MLS #G223645
Mar 1, 2000
Listed
$569,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1990
Sold
$585,000
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,031 (+3.7%)
$91,110 + $365,170
$456,280
2024
$13,533 (+19.3%)
$91,110 + $365,170
$456,280
2023
$11,345 (+2.3%)
$80,610 + $239,970
$320,580
2022
$11,095 (+1.2%)
$80,610 + $239,970
$320,580
2021
$10,967 (+4.0%)
$80,610 + $239,970
$320,580
2020
$10,547 (+1.6%)
$80,610 + $239,970
$320,580
2019
$10,385 (−16.5%)
$80,610 + $235,030
$315,640
2018
$12,439 (+2.5%)
$80,610 + $316,160
$396,770
2017
$12,137 (+3.6%)
$80,610 + $316,160
$396,770
2016
$11,713 (+4.2%)
$80,610 + $316,160
$396,770
2014
$11,237
$80,610 + $316,160
$396,770
Tax history for 290 Waterville Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,031 (+3.7%)
$91,110 + $365,170
$456,280
2024
$13,533 (+19.3%)
$91,110 + $365,170
$456,280
2023
$11,345 (+2.3%)
$80,610 + $239,970
$320,580
2022
$11,095 (+1.2%)
$80,610 + $239,970
$320,580
2021
$10,967 (+4.0%)
$80,610 + $239,970
$320,580
2020
$10,547 (+1.6%)
$80,610 + $239,970
$320,580
2019
$10,385 (−16.5%)
$80,610 + $235,030
$315,640
2018
$12,439 (+2.5%)
$80,610 + $316,160
$396,770
2017
$12,137 (+3.6%)
$80,610 + $316,160
$396,770
2016
$11,713 (+4.2%)
$80,610 + $316,160
$396,770
2014
$11,237
$80,610 + $316,160
$396,770
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,255
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hartford County
APN
435387
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Barn, Detached Garage
Garages Number: 8
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 10
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan