Own a piece of American history outfitted for the modern buyer. The John Lee House, c.1773 has been preserved with so many original features and yet transformed. One of the oldest known homes in the picturesque Redding. Initially this home started as a farm, later a boy's school and then back to the stunning homestead sitting on bucolic 3.3 acres. Original features include, but not limited to, 5 fireplaces, hand-hewn beams, wide board chestnut floors, an original dumbwaiter. Modern kitchen with two story family room opens to the massive two-tier bluestone patio. Entertain your guests from the stunning dinning room with enormous fireplace and french doors leading to your patio as well. As you can imagine so many improvements have been made to this 4BR, 3BA home but none so much as with this current owner. Recent Improvements include, asphalt roof replaced with period correct cedar shakes (2018), Entire heating system revamped to Triangle tube 95% efficient propane gas fired boiler and hot water heater (2019) Central Air added (2021) New 400' well (2020) Bluestone Patio spans the entire back of the home complete with 2' seating wall (2019) Whole house Kohler 20kw LP/NG Generator (2020), the list goes on and on! Wait until you see this property! Stunning acreage, a huge two story barn with electricity sitting on a gravel horseshoe shaped driveway. POOL SITE has recently been identified (near firepit) for future consideration. Exterior Painting in progress.
Single-familyProperty Type
1773Year Built
3.31 acresLot Size
$343Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Adler• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Christopher Brown• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170397901
Redfin Estimate
$1,198,219
$408K since sold in June 2021$14K since July
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This home's estimate is 9.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.
The John Lee House, c. 1773, is conveniently situated on over 3 bucolic acres in picturesque Redding. Initially a farm, later a boys’ school, and then a homestead again, the property features a recently restored 4 BR, 3BA home boasting a two-story great room with stainless and soapstone kitchen, a dining room that opens to a bluestone terrace overlooking the breathtaking property, 5 fireplaces, hand–hewn beams and wideboard chestnut floors throughout. The barn, with electricity, offers countless additional possibilities. See addendum for list of recent improvements.
2015 improvements: 1. updated master bath 2. Original floors refinished 3. dining room fully updated with flagstone floor and insulated sheet rock walls 4. new oil tank 5. full cleaning of all vents and ducts 6. all 5 chimneys swept and reinforced where needed 7. driveway repaved and reinforced with stone 8. interior painted 9. Installed new blue flagstone terrace and accompanying outdoor stairway. The kitchen was fully renovated, and the barn roof was replaced in 2012.
Smart MLS #99063074
Jul 27, 2014
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 2014
Listed
$699,000
$200/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 21, 1994
Sold
$405,000
$116/sq ft
Smart MLS #93723725
Jul 9, 1993
Listed
$435,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,216 (+13.1%)
$153,800 + $395,700
$549,500
2022
$13,449 (+1.5%)
$165,000 + $238,400
$403,400
2021
$13,248
$165,000 + $238,400
$403,400
2020
$13,248
$165,000 + $238,400
$403,400
2019
$13,248 (+4.4%)
$165,000 + $238,400
$403,400
2018
$12,685 (−17.2%)
$165,000 + $234,900
$399,900
2017
$15,314 (+1.3%)
$165,400 + $351,600
$517,000
2016
$15,117 (+1.1%)
$165,400 + $351,600
$517,000
2014
$14,946
$165,400 + $351,600
$517,000
Tax history for 271 Redding Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,216 (+13.1%)
$153,800 + $395,700
$549,500
2022
$13,449 (+1.5%)
$165,000 + $238,400
$403,400
2021
$13,248
$165,000 + $238,400
$403,400
2020
$13,248
$165,000 + $238,400
$403,400
2019
$13,248 (+4.4%)
$165,000 + $238,400
$403,400
2018
$12,685 (−17.2%)
$165,000 + $234,900
$399,900
2017
$15,314 (+1.3%)
$165,400 + $351,600
$517,000
2016
$15,117 (+1.1%)
$165,400 + $351,600
$517,000
2014
$14,946
$165,400 + $351,600
$517,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,603
Year built
1773
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
270683
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Barn
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: off kitchen
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Fireplaces Total: 4
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller