Peaceful country living in a convenient Madison location in close proximity to town and schools. This sweet and stylish Gambrel Colonial is situated on a 4.66 acre parcel that is exceptionally private and provides direct access to Madison Land Conservation property. Enter in to the fabulous first level floor plan that includes an oversized living room with wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room beyond offers beautiful views to the back and side yard and flows effortlessly in to an updated eat in kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite and butcher block countertops. The family room is the heart of the home! Dramatic vaulted ceilings with skylights, beautiful built ins, a wood burning fireplace and direct access to both the garage and a phenomenal screened porch. A den on the main level is the perfect space for a home office or guests in need of a first floor bedroom. Upstairs, a front to back primary suite is extremely spacious and offers a large walk in closet and updated full bath with tile shower, towel warmer, double vanity and separate water closet. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath round out the second floor. Gleaming hardwood flooring througout, central air conditioning and a whole house generator are some of the impressive upgrades. This charmer offers your own private oasis and is the perfect place to call home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
4.66 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Allison Gentile• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Jia Wu• BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes
Source:Smart MLS #170523223
Redfin Estimate
$756,322
$226K since sold in December 2022$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 8.3% lower than the average sale price ($825K) of 6 comparable homes.
First time on the market by original owners who have upgraded continuously and offer a 3 to 4 bedroom home with a peaceful, tastefully understated, ambiance full of character and graciousness. Located about 4 miles to town on a 4+ acre lot with beautiful privacy, you will enjoy serenity inside and out A very large screened porch with additional deck calls for morning coffee or evening nightcaps and easy times to be enjoyed with friends or sometimes just a book or a quiet time. Orientation has sun in the kitchen in the morning and evening sun in the front. The kitchen is refreshing and easy care: come see the delightful openness, the beautiful counters and the views to the woods. The house has extra large rooms, and the living room is very roomy and has a formal fireplace A gracious dining room opens out to a deck by the bubbling brook with waterfall and pond. There is a first floor den easily usable as a bedroom or office. The family room has beams, skylights and a fireplace with a chimney to the top of the cathedral ceiling and access to the screened porch. An extra large master with a large walk-in closet has a master bath with mahogany floors and double vanities. Two other bedrooms with double closets also have hardwood floors. This house is quickly becoming a favorite with the realtors - come see for yourself why! There are four acres of lovely woods, plus deeded open space for kids exploring, sited 1/4 mile from Country Day School. House wired for generator.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,554 (+1.9%)
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2022
$9,376 (+1.9%)
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2021
$9,197 (+1.8%)
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2020
$9,038
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2019
$9,038 (+0.3%)
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2018
$9,009 (+2.7%)
$123,700 + $197,600
$321,300
2017
$8,771 (+3.1%)
$123,700 + $197,600
$321,300
2016
$8,511 (+5.2%)
$123,700 + $197,600
$321,300
2014
$8,087 (+8.3%)
$123,700 + $197,600
$321,300
2010
$7,465
$186,800 + $179,300
$366,100
Tax history for 282 Opening Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,554 (+1.9%)
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2022
$9,376 (+1.9%)
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2021
$9,197 (+1.8%)
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2020
$9,038
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2019
$9,038 (+0.3%)
$119,200 + $199,600
$318,800
2018
$9,009 (+2.7%)
$123,700 + $197,600
$321,300
2017
$8,771 (+3.1%)
$123,700 + $197,600
$321,300
2016
$8,511 (+5.2%)
$123,700 + $197,600
$321,300
2014
$8,087 (+8.3%)
$123,700 + $197,600
$321,300
2010
$7,465
$186,800 + $179,300
$366,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.