OH, this home is so special! Enchanting home in picturesque location! Serenely nestled in the CT hills, this quality custom built contemporary Cape Cod style home has been lovingly maintained and updated by the current owners. Located on 2.26 private acres, this home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2500+ sq feet (plus additional 300 sq ft finished basement rec room), wonderfully open & flexible floor plan, chefs country kitchen w/ quartz counters & walk in pantry, gleaming hardwood floors, central air, wired for generator, newer mechanicals & new well pump, whole house water filtration system, 1st floor laundry, sunroom, oversized formal living & dining areas as well as large family room/4th bedroom on main floor (with its own full bath), and upstairs spacious master bedroom suite complete with walk in closet & generously sized master bath with both custom tile shower & soaking bathtub and two additional guest/kids bedrooms as well as home office area. Idyllic country location with gorgeous views of night skiing at Ski Sundown (just minutes away), across the street to local hiking & walking trails, nearby summer fun at Lake McDonough and more. Must be seen to be appreciated -- this move in ready home is the perfect way to enjoy 2022!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
2.26 acresLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Judith Guarco• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listed by Erica Maglieri• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Meagan Albert• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170456120
Redfin Estimate
$594,999
$180K since sold in February 2022$17K since July
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This home's estimate is 10.3% lower than the average sale price ($663K) of 6 comparable homes.
BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED CUSTOM-BUILT CONT CAPE W/3/4 BEDROOMS ON 2.26 PRIVATE ACRES W/GORGEOUS VIEWS OF SKI SUNDOWN ON WINTER NIGHT & QUICK ACCESS TO LAKE MCDONOUGH & HIKING/BIKING TRAILS. CATHERDRAL CEILINGS & FLOOR TO CEILING CENTRAL CHIMNEY ARE THE FOCAL POINTS OF THE ENTRY & LIVING RM & A FORMAL DINING RM OPENS ONTO SECOND-STORY DECK. SPACIOUS UPDATED KITCHEN W/QUARTZ COUNTERS & LARGE PANTRY LEADS TO A BRIGHT SUNRM.W/LOVELY THREE-WAY VIEWS OF THE WOODED VALLEY ON ONE END & THE FIRST FLR LAUNDRY RM ON THE OTHER.A FULL BATH ON THE FIRST FLR MAKES THE NEARBY 4TH BR WELL-SUITED FOR A GUEST RM OR DEN. WARM HARDW. FLRS FLOW THOUGHOUT MOST OF THE FIRST FL & CONTINUE TO THE SECOND STORY HALL & LOFT-BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED MBATH W/CUSTOM SHOWER & BARNWOOD VANITY,GRANITE COUNTERS & SHELVES, & GARDEN TUB THAT AGAIN TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE SERENE VIEWS. OVERSIZED GARAGE LEADS TO BASEMENT LEVEL MUDROOM & PARTIALLY FINISHED LL FAMILY RM OFFERS AN ADDITIONAL 800 SQ FT. LIVING SPACE. OTHER RECENT UPDATEDS INCLUDE ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS THROUGHOUT & BRAND NEW FRONT PATIO & WALKWAY. NEWER MECHANICALS & STAINLESS APPLIANCES,INCLUDING PROPANE FURNACE & STOVE,CAIR,ARCHITECTURAL ROOF & LEAFLESS GUTTERS. WIRED FOR GENERATOR. TONS OS STORAGE-SIMPLY MOVE IN CONDITION!
Smart MLS #G10173171
Dec 16, 2016
Listing Removed
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Oct 2, 2016
Listed
$359,900
$140/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 2004
Sold
$370,000
$144/sq ft
Smart MLS #G358669
Aug 5, 2004
Listed
$389,900
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 19, 2001
Sold
$149,000
$58/sq ft
Smart MLS #G248349
Jan 5, 2001
Listed
$249,900
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,584 (+2.2%)
$56,910 + $172,760
$229,670
2022
$7,421 (−0.4%)
$56,910 + $172,760
$229,670
2021
$7,448 (+0.9%)
$56,910 + $171,360
$228,270
2020
$7,380 (+1.2%)
$56,910 + $171,360
$228,270
2019
$7,293 (−3.3%)
$56,910 + $171,360
$228,270
2018
$7,543 (+3.5%)
$56,910 + $176,470
$233,380
2017
$7,286 (+0.3%)
$56,910 + $176,470
$233,380
2016
$7,263 (+12.6%)
$56,910 + $176,470
$233,380
2014
$6,450
$56,910 + $168,000
$224,910
Tax history for 238 Ratlum Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,584 (+2.2%)
$56,910 + $172,760
$229,670
2022
$7,421 (−0.4%)
$56,910 + $172,760
$229,670
2021
$7,448 (+0.9%)
$56,910 + $171,360
$228,270
2020
$7,380 (+1.2%)
$56,910 + $171,360
$228,270
2019
$7,293 (−3.3%)
$56,910 + $171,360
$228,270
2018
$7,543 (+3.5%)
$56,910 + $176,470
$233,380
2017
$7,286 (+0.3%)
$56,910 + $176,470
$233,380
2016
$7,263 (+12.6%)
$56,910 + $176,470
$233,380
2014
$6,450
$56,910 + $168,000
$224,910
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,571
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Litchfield County
APN
828621
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 5, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Under House Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: Separate laundry room off kitchen