Your search ends here with this charming 1930's colonial, seamlessly blending historic character with modern amenities. Nestled on Valley Road directly facing the scenic Horse-Tavern-Brook, this immaculate 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home exudes curb appeal and craftsmanship, with no detail overlooked. On the first floor, you'll find a welcoming foyer, a cozy living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, and a family room featuring a grand fireplace, coffered ceilings, and built-ins. The spacious, functional kitchen is perfect for entertaining, while the sunroom/office and mudroom-with a pantry and powder room-add convenience. Step outside to a blue-stone patio with an oversized stone fireplace, ideal for outdoor gatherings, or just a family night making s'mores. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers an 11ft vaulted ceiling (!), with a full bath, and a walk-in closet with laundry. Three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a cedar closet complete the second floor. The finished attic on the third floor provides versatile space for a playroom or spacious guest bedroom suite, as well as additional unfinished space for storage. The manicured lawn, stone walls, garage, and playhouse round out this perfect property. Lastly, the home has a Generac standby generator with an automatic transfer switch that automatically takes over and supplies power to your home or business in the event of a power outage. Move-in ready, this home is not to be missed. Priced to sell quickly-act
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
7,971 sq ftLot Size
$407Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Boral• Equity Realty Group, LLC
Bought with Mark Ballaro Ballaro• Ballaro Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #24027919
Redfin Estimate
$1,058,186
$58K since sold in July 2024$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 34.6% higher than the average sale price ($786K) of 6 comparable homes.
Your search will end here when you walk into this charming 1930's colonial with all of today's modern amenities. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, pristine house boasts character, curb appeal, and craftsmanship. No detail left unturned. The first floor includes a foyer, living room with fireplace, dining room, family room with fireplace, coffered ceilings, built-ins, spacious/functional kitchen perfect for entertaining, sunroom, mudroom complete with a pantry and powder room. Continue your entertainment outside on the patio with an oversized stone fireplace. Upstairs comprises of the MBR with vaulted ceilings, full bath, and a walk in closet with laundry. Three additional bedrooms, full bath, and cedar closet complete the 2nd floor. Walk up to the third floor finished attic which could be used for a playroom or guest bedroom. Plenty of options for a home office or E-Learning space. The manicured lawn, stone walls, garage, and playhouse complete this home. There is nothing left to do but move in. This one is not to be missed.
Many updates including generator in 2016 (yearly maintenance done), new kitchen appliances in 2016, third floor carpet in 2016, kitchen cabinets painted in 2017, exterior of house painted in the fall of 2019, hot water heater replaced in 2019, 3 sump pumps replaced in 2019.
Public Records
Dec 23, 2014
Sold
$685,000
$263/sq ft
Smart MLS #99085526
Jan 8, 2015
Sold
$665,000
$256/sq ft
Dec 29, 2014
Listing Removed
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Nov 7, 2014
Listed
$659,000
$253/sq ft
Stunning Stratfield home that stands out w/ it's commanding presence & pristine condition. This 4 BR, 2 1/2 Baths Colonial was expanded & updated thruout in 2007. Quality craftsmanship, no detail left unnoticed & nothing to do but move in. 1st Fl complete w/ foyer, Formal LR w/FP, DR, Gorgeous Family Room w/FP & built-ins , spacious Kitchen, Sun Room, Mudroom/Pantry & Powder Room. 2nd floor has beautiful Master Suite w/tall ceilings, wic, laundry area & full ba w/marble counters, 3 add’l BR’s, Hall BA & Cedar closet. 3rd FL has Add’l 350 Sf finished space not incl in sf. ideal for office, guest or play area. Manicured lawns, stone walls, stone patio & outside fireplace. Zoned c/a & gas heat. One of a kind home that won’t last long!
Updated throughout. Newer roof. Newer windows. Central Air & Furnace installed 2008.
Public Records
Mar 20, 2003
Sold
$850,000
$327/sq ft
Smart MLS #98153400
Feb 7, 2003
Listed
$379,900
$146/sq ft
Smart MLS #98143600
Feb 7, 2003
Listing Removed
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Oct 4, 2002
Listed
$379,900
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,926 (+1.0%)
$194,390 + $202,790
$397,180
2022
$10,819 (+1.0%)
$194,390 + $202,790
$397,180
2021
$10,716 (−6.4%)
$194,390 + $202,790
$397,180
2020
$11,445
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2019
$11,445 (+1.6%)
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2018
$11,261 (+2.1%)
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2017
$11,031 (+1.5%)
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2016
$10,872 (+18.7%)
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2014
$9,160
$220,500 + $154,910
$375,410
Tax history for 1052 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,926 (+1.0%)
$194,390 + $202,790
$397,180
2022
$10,819 (+1.0%)
$194,390 + $202,790
$397,180
2021
$10,716 (−6.4%)
$194,390 + $202,790
$397,180
2020
$11,445
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2019
$11,445 (+1.6%)
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2018
$11,261 (+2.1%)
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2017
$11,031 (+1.5%)
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2016
$10,872 (+18.7%)
$195,790 + $231,420
$427,210
2014
$9,160
$220,500 + $154,910
$375,410
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,504
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
117380
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 1
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 14
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Security System
In-Law Apartment: Possible
Appliances, Built In Audio, Lighting, Lock(s), Security System, Thermostat(s)
Fireplaces Total: 2
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5
Room Information
Basement Description: Full
Has Attic
Attic Description: Partially Finished, Walk-up
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Lot Information
Lot Description: Secluded, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Building Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Shipyard Gray
Property Information
Waterfront Description: Brook, Walk to Water, View, Access