This home's estimate is 199.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.
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226 Poverty Hollow Rd, Redding, CT 06896
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This stunning country estate will be sold at Luxury AUCTION on June 9th, 2018 in cooperation with Platinum Luxury Auctions! Selling WITHOUT RESERVE! List price used here is FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Inquire for complete auction details. "Shelterfields" is the quintessential Connecticut country estate offering it's owner complete peace and privacy. No need to travel all the way to Litchfield County when everything you need is right here in bucolic Redding. The circa 1907 carriage house has been painstakingly restored and expanded to now over 9,000 square feet with 6 bedrooms and 6 full bath and 3 half baths. The 10 acre property is exquisite with something for everyone - beautiful pool and pool house, tennis court, rolling fields, gardens and greenhouse, large pond, all bordered by protected land and the Aspetuck River. Truly one of the finest country properties available in Fairfield County.
This stunning country estate will be sold at Luxury AUCTION on June 9th, 2018 in cooperation with Platinum Luxury Auctions! Selling WITHOUT RESERVE! List price used here is FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Inquire for complete auction details.
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Sale history for 226 Poverty Hollow Rd
$195/sq ft
$216/sq ft
$525/sq ft
$649/sq ft
$752/sq ft
$919/sq ft
$314/sq ft
$346/sq ft
$130/sq ft
$211/sq ft
$12/sq ft
Tax history for 226 Poverty Hollow Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
- Garages Number: 3
Interior
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 13
- Fireplaces Total: 5
- Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
- Appliances Included: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 6
- # of Baths (Half): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 6
- Room Information
- Basement Description: Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Storage
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Finished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Wood Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Wood
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Barn, French Doors, Lighting, Patio, Tennis Court, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Corner Lot, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded
- Pool Information
- Swimming Pool
- Pool Description: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Heated, Gunite
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
- Construction Description: Frame, Stone, Concrete
- Color: grey
- Property Information
- Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Pond, Access, River
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 8522
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $1,806,000
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewage System: Septic
- Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
- Heat Type: Hot Air, Radiant, Zoned
- Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
- Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
- School Information
- High School: Joel Barlow
- Elementary School: Redding
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Tennis Courts
- Directions: Rt. 58 to Meeker Hill or Church Hill to Poverty Hollow
- Direct Waterfront
- County: Fairfield
Public facts
- Beds: 6
- Baths: 6.5
- Sq. Ft.: 8,522
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 5.51 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1954
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Fairfield County
- APN: 270473
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 1
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2337 Sq. Ft. | $1,085,200 |
2 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3902 Sq. Ft. | $1,022,164 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3028 Sq. Ft. | $875,907 |
3 Beds | 4 Baths | 3582 Sq. Ft. | $1,901,697 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
6 Beds | 6 Baths | 6385 Sq. Ft. | $3,038,122 |
7 Beds | 6.5 Baths | 5969 Sq. Ft. | $2,262,583 |
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