Stunning Private Colonial Convenient to Everything! Beautiful home set back from the road on a large, private, wooded 0.63 acre lot. The home is conveniently located within walking distance to markets, pharmacies, restaurants and mall, and is a 5-minute drive to charming downtown Milford and Metro North. The main floor is bright and sunny, and features newly refinished hardwood floors, living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, family room, an updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, main floor laundry and a half bath. Sliders off the kitchen lead to a huge care-free Trex deck. Custom-built stairs lead to a gracious paver stone patio opening to a lovely, fully-fenced yard with mature trees and plantings. The staircase leading to the second floor is brilliantly illuminated by a skylight. The expansive master suite includes a bedroom and sitting room/office separated by an archway, a walk-in closet, and a remodeled master bath. Two more bedrooms and a family bath complete the upstairs. The second floor also features handsome hardwood floors throughout. The lower level, with exterior access, includes a second large family room to enjoy as a TV room, kids’ play area, or exercise space. The additional unfinished area serves as a shop and storage. The home has a brand new gas furnace (2020), newer central air conditioning (2016), security system, many freshly painted interior rooms, and an attached garage with keypad and remote entry.
A home warranty good until April 13, 2021 will transfer to the new owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Alicia Dallai• Pearce Real Estate
Bought with Ginny Fingelly• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170308538
Redfin Estimate
$730,716
$306K since sold in July 2020$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($704K) of 6 comparable homes.
Pristine North Milford Colonial with room for everyone & everything. This home sits on a large private lot yet is conveniently located. Large open floor plan includes formal living room with built-ins and fireplace, formal dining Room and sparkling eat in kitchen with stainless & beautiful finishes. Large bedrooms with an expansive master suite. Beautiful baths, main level laundry. French doors lead to great deck with above ground pool. Beautifully finished lower level. Truly move in ready!
Smart MLS #N348907
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 5, 2014
Listed
$399,500
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 2007
Sold
$436,000
$205/sq ft
Smart MLS #N266972
Aug 15, 2007
Listed
$439,900
$207/sq ft
Smart MLS #N264244
Aug 14, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 13, 2007
Listed
$449,900
$212/sq ft
Smart MLS #98330021
Apr 26, 2007
Listed
$439,900
$207/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 10, 1993
Sold
$60,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,372 (+1.9%)
$144,390 + $200,560
$344,950
2022
$9,193 (+31.1%)
$144,390 + $200,560
$344,950
2021
$7,013
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2020
$7,020 (−3.6%)
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2019
$7,279 (+3.5%)
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2018
$7,035 (−0.2%)
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2017
$7,048 (+0.9%)
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2016
$6,983 (+2.3%)
$62,230 + $188,600
$250,830
2014
$6,828 (+7.3%)
$62,230 + $188,600
$250,830
2011
$6,362
$62,230 + $179,870
$242,100
Tax history for 198 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,372 (+1.9%)
$144,390 + $200,560
$344,950
2022
$9,193 (+31.1%)
$144,390 + $200,560
$344,950
2021
$7,013
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2020
$7,020 (−3.6%)
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2019
$7,279 (+3.5%)
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2018
$7,035 (−0.2%)
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2017
$7,048 (+0.9%)
$74,680 + $178,940
$253,620
2016
$6,983 (+2.3%)
$62,230 + $188,600
$250,830
2014
$6,828 (+7.3%)
$62,230 + $188,600
$250,830
2011
$6,362
$62,230 + $179,870
$242,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.