Pride of ownership is found throughout this custom built, single family owned ranch located in the shoreline community of Madison CT. As you enter the tiled foyer your are immediately drawn to the large sun filled Living / dining room with gleaming hard wood floors and sliders that lead out to the over sized deck and large level backyard. The family room with a bricked wood burning fireplace also offers sliders onto the deck. The Kitchen has large windows overlooking the front yard and has access to the laundry room and the two car attached garage. What you will notice is the open feel of the home including the wide, hallways and numerous windows throughout. One floor living, there are three nice size bedrooms- the master has an en- suite bath and walk in closet. A second full size bathroom with tub/shower combo services the two other bedrooms. A large and dry unfinished basement with a walk out offers options of finishing or keeping as storage. The back yard is large and level and could easily accommodate a pool if the next owners desired. This home offers easy access to both New Haven and Hartford. Brand new architectural roof.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
2.06 acresLot Size
$344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Kirst• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listed by Sue Knapp• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Amy Kirst• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Sue Knapp• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170314463
Redfin Estimate
$659,885
$270K since sold in December 2020$9,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 6% higher than the average sale price ($622K) of 6 comparable homes.
Pride of ownership is found throughout this custom built, single family owned ranch located in the shoreline community of Madison CT. As you enter the tiled foyer your are immediately drawn to the large sun filled Living / dining room with gleaming hard wood floors and sliders that lead out to the over sized deck and large level backyard. The family room with a bricked wood burning fireplace also offers sliders onto the deck. The Kitchen has large windows overlooking the front yard and has access to the laundry room and the two car attached garage. What you will notice is the open feel of the home including the wide, hallways and numerous windows throughout. One floor living, there are three nice size bedrooms- the master has an en- suite bath and walk in closet. A second full size bathroom with tub/shower combo services the two other bedrooms. A large and dry unfinished basement with a walk out offers options of finishing or keeping as storage. The back yard is large and level and could easily accommodate a pool if the next owners desired. This home offers easy access to both New Haven and Hartford. Brand new architectural roof.
Public Records
Jun 2, 1995
Sold
$205,345
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,280 (+1.9%)
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2022
$7,144 (+1.9%)
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2021
$7,008 (+1.8%)
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2020
$6,886
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2019
$6,886 (−4.0%)
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2018
$7,175 (+2.7%)
$90,600 + $165,300
$255,900
2017
$6,986 (+3.1%)
$90,600 + $165,300
$255,900
2016
$6,779 (+5.2%)
$90,600 + $165,300
$255,900
2014
$6,441 (+5.8%)
$90,600 + $165,300
$255,900
2010
$6,086
$122,400 + $176,100
$298,500
Tax history for 654 Opening Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,280 (+1.9%)
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2022
$7,144 (+1.9%)
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2021
$7,008 (+1.8%)
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2020
$6,886
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2019
$6,886 (−4.0%)
$88,100 + $154,800
$242,900
2018
$7,175 (+2.7%)
$90,600 + $165,300
$255,900
2017
$6,986 (+3.1%)
$90,600 + $165,300
$255,900
2016
$6,779 (+5.2%)
$90,600 + $165,300
$255,900
2014
$6,441 (+5.8%)
$90,600 + $165,300
$255,900
2010
$6,086
$122,400 + $176,100
$298,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Mar 27, 2025 • Final
Building
Addition
Mar 10, 2025 • Final
19-13-b100a application
Addition
Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,918
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,736
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 89,734
Municipality Name: MADISON
Acres: 2.06
Zoning Code: RU-1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,918
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: New Haven County
APN: 1160025
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
9/10
Daniel Hand High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Madison, CT • 06443
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$627,000 – $759,000
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