Park-like landscaping on prestigious Wells Hill Road is the perfect setting for this stunning pre-war Colonial. Built on the foundation of a former carriage barn, features include a broad staircase, intricate archways, built-in cabinets and moldings. This property offers 10 rooms, including a three room Master Suite with French doors leading to open porch overlooking lovely gardens, 4 additional Bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half Baths, 4 fireplaces, two-car Garage, Gunite pool and an early Queen Anne barn, all on 8 acres in a much desired location.,Basement:Garage Access,ROOF:Asphalt Shingles,InteriorFeatures:French Doors,FOUNDATION:Stone,AMENITIES:Pool,OTHERROOMS:Family Room,Laundry/Util. Room,Library/Study,Breakfast Nook,Pantry,AboveGrade:3684,FLOORING:Tile,Wood,ExteriorFeatures:Landscaped
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
8.03 acresLot Size
$864Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Elyse Harney• Elyse Harney Real Estate
Bought with Elyse Harney• Elyse Harney Real Estate
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Market trends in 06039, CT
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
99.4%
1.6% MoM
Median sale price
$715K
$68K MoM
Avg. days on market
85d
21 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 281 Wells Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #M332582
Jan 6, 2015
Sold
$1,275,000
$346/sq ft
Sep 10, 2014
Listed
$1,325,000
$360/sq ft
Smart MLS #L151672
Jan 6, 2015
Sold
$1,275,000
$346/sq ft
Oct 29, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 9, 2014
Listed
$1,325,000
$360/sq ft
Park-like landscaping on prestigious wells hill road, features 10 rooms, 3rm master suite w/french doors leading to open porch, 4 bdrms, 4 full ba,1 1/2 ba, 4 fireplaces, 2 car garage, inground pool and queen anne barn on 8 acres. Eh#3008
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$24,886 (+40.8%)
$473,100 + $1,789,300
$2,262,400
2022
$17,678 (+27.6%)
$419,810 + $1,187,300
$1,607,110
2021
$13,859 (+20.2%)
$419,810 + $840,100
$1,259,910
2020
$11,527 (+18.9%)
$265,210 + $728,500
$993,710
2019
$9,693 (+2.7%)
$265,210 + $570,400
$835,610
2018
$9,442 (+1.8%)
$265,210 + $570,400
$835,610
2017
$9,275 (+3.7%)
$265,210 + $570,400
$835,610
2016
$8,941 (+14.5%)
$265,210 + $570,400
$835,610
2014
$7,806
$265,210 + $478,200
$743,410
Tax history for 281 Wells Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$24,886 (+40.8%)
$473,100 + $1,789,300
$2,262,400
2022
$17,678 (+27.6%)
$419,810 + $1,187,300
$1,607,110
2021
$13,859 (+20.2%)
$419,810 + $840,100
$1,259,910
2020
$11,527 (+18.9%)
$265,210 + $728,500
$993,710
2019
$9,693 (+2.7%)
$265,210 + $570,400
$835,610
2018
$9,442 (+1.8%)
$265,210 + $570,400
$835,610
2017
$9,275 (+3.7%)
$265,210 + $570,400
$835,610
2016
$8,941 (+14.5%)
$265,210 + $570,400
$835,610
2014
$7,806
$265,210 + $478,200
$743,410
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.