This home's estimate is 29.6% higher than the average sale price ($644K) of 6 comparable homes.
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256 Sandy Beach Rd, Ellington, CT 06029
About this home
Privacy abounds in this custom-built contemporary sited on 3.27 acres. This lovingly maintained 4387 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths open-concept home blends living and entertainment space to perfection. Entering the airy foyer, you feel the warmth of this home. The first floor features a spacious dining room, a kitchen with center island, two custom designed pantries and an eating area that steps out onto a sun-filled solarium with radiant heated floors and a large Great Room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and radiant heated floors- in addition a gracious master suite with large walk-in closet and bathroom with glass shower and Jacuzzi tub. To complete the first level is a quiet study, that could be a fifth bedroom, a powder room, and a laundry room. The second level features 3 spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and a bonus area. In addition, there is a potential for a home office/in-law suite over the garage with a separate entrance that has roughed in heating. The rear yard with dramatic patio landscape lighting is the perfect place for entertaining with an expansive kitchen-fire-pit-sonos surround system and a lovely pavilion for dining and conversation. Also, there is an oversized three car garage that is heated and air-conditioned. Walking distance to the elementary school and beach this home is move-in ready and not to be missed!
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Sale history for 256 Sandy Beach Rd
$141/sq ft
$146/sq ft
Tax history for 256 Sandy Beach 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: Attached Garage
- Garages Number: 3
Interior
- Virtual Tour Information
- Has Virtual Tour
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 9
- Laundry Room Info: Main Level
- Interior Features: Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Security System
- In-Law Apartment: Possible
- Security System
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Cooling System: Central Air
- Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- # of Baths (Half): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 4
- Room Information
- Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
- Room Count: 9
- Basement Description: Full, Full With Hatchway, Unfinished
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features: Garden Area, Grill, Lighting, Patio
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Secluded, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Concrete
- Construction Description: Frame
- Property Information
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 4387
- Driveway Type: Asphalt
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $377,140
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
- Hot Water Description: Oil
- Heat Type: Hydro Air
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Energy Features: Generator
Location
- School Information
- High School: Ellington
- Elementary School: Crystal Lake
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Nearby Amenities: Lake
- Directions: Route 30 North to Sandy Beach Road
- County: Tolland
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,387
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 3.27 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2004
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Tolland County
- APN: 1619658
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 3
Around this home
Schools
- K - 12
- Preschool & daycare
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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, 16 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2661 Sq. Ft. | $484,501 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2028 Sq. Ft. | $364,497 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1286 Sq. Ft. | $339,108 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1456 Sq. Ft. | $444,175 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1535 Sq. Ft. | $335,485 |
3 Beds | 1 Baths | 960 Sq. Ft. | $304,440 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2000 Sq. Ft. | $511,625 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 1 Baths | 1496 Sq. Ft. | — |
3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1176 Sq. Ft. | $277,398 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1293 Sq. Ft. | $443,004 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3004 Sq. Ft. | $664,178 |
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1424 Sq. Ft. | $341,630 |
3 Beds | 1 Baths | 888 Sq. Ft. | $256,034 |
3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 1743 Sq. Ft. | $418,075 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
1 Beds | - Baths | 432 Sq. Ft. | $135,399 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1490 Sq. Ft. | $374,007 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 672 Sq. Ft. | $214,266 |
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3050 Sq. Ft. | $832,005 |
4 Beds | 1 Baths | 1030 Sq. Ft. | $170,516 |
3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3001 Sq. Ft. | $800,502 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1728 Sq. Ft. | $420,463 |
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