This renovated farmhouse is located in the quaint village of Ivoryton, Connecticut. This historic town of Essex was also named "The Perfect Small American Town" and this home, as many others on this sidewalk-lined neighborhood, was built in 1900 by the famous piano maker, Comstock & Cheney, Co. This antique home has 3 bedrooms and 2.1 baths with plenty of room for an Office space. The current owner has done substantial upgrades to this lovely home; walls were removed on the main level to enlarge the Kitchen to accommodate a center island and breakfast nook. All bathrooms have been remodeled and there is an additional 1/2 bath on the main level. A new Mudroom was built on the deck giving direct access to the Kitchen area, new door access to basement with new stairs for wider and easier entry to the walk-out lower level. This lower level also has an additional room which would make the perfect art studio or gym space. Upgraded electrical service is now 200 amps and offers a generator switch. The home also has Central Air and City water. The backyard is fully fenced in and features a charming barn, numerous fruit trees, custom kayak storage, hammocks for lounging next to a fire pit area. Don't miss out on this fabulous home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Linda Toscano• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Bought with Jill Salafia• Puorro Realty Group
Source:Smart MLS #170368534
Redfin Estimate
$493,443
$171K since sold in March 2021$9,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 29.7% lower than the average sale price ($702K) of 5 comparable homes.
16 Blake Street is perfect for a starter home! This farm house is an adorable, three-bedroom, antique home located in the Village of Ivoryton, part of the historic town of Essex - once famously dubbed, "The Perfect Small American Town." This home was built in 1900 by the famous piano maker, Comstock & Cheney, Co. In 1999, the current owners built an addition onto the back of the house, creating a master bedroom suite and a large, inviting living room with an over-sized fireplace on the first floor. The master bedroom has dark Brazilian Cherry floors and bathroom with a shower. The other full bathroom offers a soaking, claw foot tub. The second floor also has two small bedrooms and a walk-up staircase to the attic space which could be finished in the future.The first floor features an open floor plan with the kitchen open to the dining area and the family room. All of these rooms flow into the added living room which is surrounded by glass doors and windows which invite sunlight and sky views into the home. Step outside onto your wrap around deck, and grill or lounge while looking over the backyard garden area. A small, charming barn is waiting to be restored and is the finishing touch on this sweet property!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,157 (−0.3%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2022
$4,168 (+1.0%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2021
$4,127 (+2.8%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2020
$4,013 (+0.7%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2019
$3,984 (+5.6%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2018
$3,771 (−0.5%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2017
$3,790 (+1.7%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2016
$3,725 (+2.4%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2015
$3,638 (+0.4%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2014
$3,623 (+1.7%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2011
$3,564
$60,700 + $127,000
$187,700
Tax history for 16 Blake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,157 (−0.3%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2022
$4,168 (+1.0%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2021
$4,127 (+2.8%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2020
$4,013 (+0.7%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2019
$3,984 (+5.6%)
$51,400 + $132,600
$184,000
2018
$3,771 (−0.5%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2017
$3,790 (+1.7%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2016
$3,725 (+2.4%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2015
$3,638 (+0.4%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2014
$3,623 (+1.7%)
$54,100 + $118,500
$172,600
2011
$3,564
$60,700 + $127,000
$187,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.