Known as the Scranton House, this beautifully restored and updated c. 1750 historic gem offers 3500 sf on site and is ideally located right across from Madison’s storied and beloved Town Green. A level and lush 1.67 acre property with a charming separate 800 sf guest house overlooking a large private pool and extensive landscaping. This second dwelling in part, is currently used as a fantastic home office. The fully updated and beautifully reworked approx. 2700 sf main house provides a magazine layout Hanford custom chef’s kitchen with 8 burner Viking cooktop, double ovens, Subzero, twin dishwashers and sinks with Rohl faucets. Nothing has been overlooked. The first floor flow is ideal for entertaining with an expansive dining area opening into a generous L-shaped living room with separate seating in front of the fireplace. A possible private office area with separate entrance, powder room and generous laundry area complete the first floor. Details and features include stunning original wide plank floors, beamed ceilings, original wood paneling, four fireplaces, (one in the primary suite). Three bedrooms are located on the second floor, along with a welcoming centrally located den with built-ins. A finished third level offers the private fourth bedroom finished with two large skylights and additional storage area. Professional photos and floor plan to follow. Showings begin on 4/21/23.
Single-familyProperty Type
1750Year Built
1.67 acresLot Size
$658Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Margaret Muir• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Bluma Katz• Harriman Real Estate LLC
Source:Smart MLS #170561586
Redfin Estimate
$1,778,747
$79K since sold in June 2023$74K since July
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This home's estimate is 99.6% higher than the average sale price ($891K) of 6 comparable homes.
This gracious antique home—a true Colonial known as the Scranton House, built in 1750—is ideally located across from downtown Madison’s historic Green. 3500 s.f. reflects total square footage - main house (4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths) 2704 s.f., guest house approximately 780 s.f. The main house has been updated with modern conveniences and meticulously maintained over the years. Together with the adjacent guest house/home office and workshop/storage building—plus the lush gardens, landscaped backyard and private pool area—the 1.67-acre property represents coastal Connecticut at its best. Wide wood flooring, beamed ceilings, antique wood paneling, 12-over-12 pane windows, and three fireplaces lend classic ambience to the first-floor living room, formal dining room, and family room. The country kitchen, with a breakfast nook, boasts stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and pine cabinetry. The second-floor master bedroom features a fireplace and luxuriously remodeled master bath. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath. The third floor includes a fourth bedroom and large attic space. The expansive guest house has its own living room, family/entertainment room, office, and loft bedroom and full bath. Given its central location and idyllic setting, the Scranton House provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the New England lifestyle.
Smart MLS #M9149496
Aug 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 28, 2014
Listed
$1,100,000
$407/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9134065
Apr 30, 2013
Listing Removed
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Apr 20, 2012
Listed
$998,000
$369/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9111948
Jan 15, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jul 24, 2008
Listed
$1,300,000
$481/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9106795
Oct 22, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 22, 2007
Listed
$1,849,000
$684/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9106456
Sep 21, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 6, 2007
Listed
$1,849,000
$684/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9105811
Sep 5, 2007
Listing Removed
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Aug 2, 2007
Listed
$1,849,900
$684/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9103706
Jul 27, 2007
Listing Removed
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Apr 27, 2007
Listed
$1,849,900
$684/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9103086
Apr 26, 2007
Listing Removed
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Mar 26, 2007
Listed
$1,849,900
$684/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9101173
Mar 24, 2007
Listing Removed
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Dec 3, 2006
Listed
$1,849,900
$684/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9100748
Nov 30, 2006
Listing Removed
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Nov 6, 2006
Listed
$2,200,000
$814/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9096377
Nov 4, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 5, 2006
Listed
$2,200,000
$814/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9096326
May 4, 2006
Listed
$2,200,000
$814/sq ft
May 4, 2006
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Mar 22, 1995
Sold
$390,500
$144/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,638 (+1.9%)
$181,900 + $339,900
$521,800
2022
$15,346 (+1.9%)
$181,900 + $339,900
$521,800
2021
$15,054 (+1.8%)
$181,900 + $339,900
$521,800
2020
$14,793 (+2.4%)
$181,900 + $339,900
$521,800
2019
$14,450 (+13.9%)
$181,900 + $327,800
$509,700
2018
$12,691 (+8.7%)
$152,400 + $300,200
$452,600
2017
$11,671 (+3.1%)
$152,400 + $275,100
$427,500
2016
$11,324 (+6.4%)
$152,400 + $275,100
$427,500
2014
$10,642 (−7.7%)
$147,700 + $275,100
$422,800
2010
$11,535
$255,300 + $310,400
$565,700
Tax history for 548 Boston Post Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,638 (+1.9%)
$181,900 + $339,900
$521,800
2022
$15,346 (+1.9%)
$181,900 + $339,900
$521,800
2021
$15,054 (+1.8%)
$181,900 + $339,900
$521,800
2020
$14,793 (+2.4%)
$181,900 + $339,900
$521,800
2019
$14,450 (+13.9%)
$181,900 + $327,800
$509,700
2018
$12,691 (+8.7%)
$152,400 + $300,200
$452,600
2017
$11,671 (+3.1%)
$152,400 + $275,100
$427,500
2016
$11,324 (+6.4%)
$152,400 + $275,100
$427,500
2014
$10,642 (−7.7%)
$147,700 + $275,100
$422,800
2010
$11,535
$255,300 + $310,400
$565,700
*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
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Lot size
1.67 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,704
Year built
1750
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Haven County
APN
1155943
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Barn
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Interior Features: Cable - Available
Fireplaces Total: 4
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer