BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED & QUALITY BUILT COLONIAL NESTLED IN A QUIET COUNTRY LOCATION ON 1.72 ACRES! Interior Features Include: 2000+ Sq. Ft, Central Air/Hydro Air System, 3 Generous Sized Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths, Large & Bright Eat-In Kitchen w/Tile Floors & Center Island, Formal Living Room w/Beautiful Whitewashed Brick/Wood Burning Fireplace, Adjoining Family Room w/ French Doors to the 12x24 Rear Deck, Formal Dining Room, Large Master Suite w/ Oversized Master Bath w/ Double Vanity, Separate Shower, Double Jacuzzi Tub & Built in Blue Tooth Speaker. Hardwood Floors on the 1st Floor, Carpeting on 2nd Level w/Wide Hallway at The Bedroom Entrances, Tile in the Kitchen & Baths & Nest Programmable Thermostats Are Energy Efficient & Allows You to Adjust Temps Right From Your Phone Even When You're Away! Lots of Large Windows Brightens Every Room in This Home. Plenty of Storage Throughout & Unfinished Basement Would Be Ideal For Add'l Living Space. The Exterior Features a Charming Covered Front Porch w/ a Beautiful View of a Babbling Brook & The Rear Yard is Another Peaceful Setting to Enjoy Natural Wildlife. Located on Quiet Country Road Yet Close to Casinos, Many Main Routes, and Lots of Amenities. This Home Has a Great Open Floor Plan, is Perfect For Entertaining and Move in Ready!
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
1.72 acresLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kimberly Malek• Malek Real Estate
Bought with Geoff Gordon• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source:Smart MLS #170375156
Redfin Estimate
$587,124
$208K since sold in April 2021$14K since July
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This home's estimate is 18.5% higher than the average sale price ($495K) of 6 comparable homes.
3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom 2016 square foot colonial in a quiet Preston location!! This house has been well cared for and is move in ready. Some of the interior features include central air, hydro air heating system, and a new security system. The first floor of this home has a clean and bright eat in kitchen with a center island, a formal living area, a dining room with a fireplace and a family room. Upstairs you'll love the recently upgraded hall bathroom, as well as the large master bedroom with an over sized master bath which has a double vanity, a corner tub and a separate shower. The front porch and the back deck add more great space for entertaining or enjoying the peaceful setting. Sellers will include a 6500 watt generator which has been wired to provide backup power to the home. Other recent improvements include two new exterior doors, a remodeled upstairs bathroom, new interior paint throughout, a new well tank, new water filtration, and new landscaping in the front of the house.
Smart MLS #E10114274
Jun 24, 2016
Sold
$266,000
$132/sq ft
Mar 9, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 5, 2016
Listed
$259,900
$129/sq ft
Better weather is on the way and what better way to enjoy the great outdoors than in owning this meticulously maintained farmhouse colonial! Forget run-of-the-mill construction, this beautiful home features a charming, covered front porch entryway, that expands the entire length of the house in addition to a spacious deck with gazebo for elegant outdoor dining. The first floor features a lovely country, eat-in kitchen with half bath and adjoining family room for casual living; plus, a spacious and open formal living room/dining room area with fireplace and french doors that open onto the deck - a perfect circular floor plan! This one-owner home is in better-than-new condition reflecting its solid construction. Three spacious bedrooms upstairs include a master bath with shower and corner soaking tub, the second full bath and access to attic storage with pull-down stairs. Full, dry basement and two-car attached garage complete your new home! Attractively priced for excellent value and serious buyer appeal.
Public Records
Aug 13, 2002
Sold
$270,000
$134/sq ft
Smart MLS #E124575
Mar 4, 2002
Listed
$269,900
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,404 (+1.1%)
$55,580 + $223,440
$279,020
2022
$6,332 (+3.5%)
$48,700 + $178,400
$227,100
2021
$6,118 (+13.1%)
$48,700 + $178,400
$227,100
2020
$5,407 (+1.9%)
$48,700 + $152,300
$201,000
2019
$5,307 (+1.5%)
$48,700 + $152,100
$200,800
2018
$5,227 (+12.3%)
$48,700 + $152,100
$200,800
2017
$4,654 (+1.1%)
$48,700 + $145,200
$193,900
2016
$4,605 (+2.6%)
$48,700 + $145,200
$193,900
2014
$4,487 (−2.4%)
$48,700 + $145,200
$193,900
2011
$4,595
$48,700 + $145,200
$193,900
Tax history for 79 Benjamin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,404 (+1.1%)
$55,580 + $223,440
$279,020
2022
$6,332 (+3.5%)
$48,700 + $178,400
$227,100
2021
$6,118 (+13.1%)
$48,700 + $178,400
$227,100
2020
$5,407 (+1.9%)
$48,700 + $152,300
$201,000
2019
$5,307 (+1.5%)
$48,700 + $152,100
$200,800
2018
$5,227 (+12.3%)
$48,700 + $152,100
$200,800
2017
$4,654 (+1.1%)
$48,700 + $145,200
$193,900
2016
$4,605 (+2.6%)
$48,700 + $145,200
$193,900
2014
$4,487 (−2.4%)
$48,700 + $145,200
$193,900
2011
$4,595
$48,700 + $145,200
$193,900
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.72 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,016
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New London County
APN
1559481
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
In-Law Apartment: No
Security System, Thermostat(s)
Handicap Features: Hard/Low Nap Floors
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3
Room Information
Rooms Additional: Laundry Room, Workshop
Room Count: 10
Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Storage
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Porch, Sidewalk, Stone Wall
Lot Information
Lot Description: Rear Lot, Lightly Wooded
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Property Information
Waterfront Description: Brook, View
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2016
Driveway Type: Private, Paved
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $201,000
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil
Heat Type: Hydro Air
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Energy Features: Generator Ready, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Preston Plains
High School: Norwich Free Academy
Elementary School: Preston Vet's Memorial
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
Directions: Conveniently located off of Route 165 number 79 on Benjamin Road
County: New London
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,016
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: New London County
APN: 1559481
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 3
Around this home
Schools
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Preston Plains School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Ledyard High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Preston, CT • 06365
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Estimated sale price
$558,000 – $676,000
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