A light and bright one level bungalow on 9.24 acres in the Ellsworth section of Sharon with mature perennial beds, fruit trees, a tiny rustic cottage/studio, and babbling brook running through a corner of the property. This updated 3 bdrm 2.5 ba home is stunning. The well appointed kitchen features a cozy breakfast nook with bench window seating in the charming bow window, walk-in pantry and beadboard cabinets. Opening to the great room, welcomed by a wood burning fireplace, open dining area, and a wall of windows with sliders out to the expansive deck. The primary bedroom with ensuite bath, vaulted beamed ceiling, walk-in closet and sliders to the deck exudes a sense of calm. Completing the home is a full bath in the hallway, an ample laundry cupboard, and two sizeable bedrooms one with a half bath. Private setting yet minutes to town, the location is a treasure trove of local charm, with close proximity to Sharon Town Green, shops and restaurants, Sharon Playhouse, Cornwall Bridge, Audubon Center and Sharon Town Beach, near the villages of Amenia and Millerton, NY, Salisbury CT., and Great Barrington MA,10 minutes to Metro North Train, and two hours drive to NYC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
9.24 acresLot Size
$464Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Colleen Vigeant• Elyse Harney Real Estate
Bought with Elisa Waysenson• Bain Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #24069897
Redfin Estimate
$795,632
$66K since sold in April 2025$14K since July
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This home's estimate is 29.5% higher than the average sale price ($615K) of 6 comparable homes.
Nestled on 9.23 acres in the historic south Ellsworth section of Sharon is this very chic 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch style cottage. The open floor plan invites you to entertain with ease from the fully applianced kitchen with walk-in pantry which is open to the large and light filled fireplaced great room with floor to ceiling sliders leading to a expansive deck. The kitchen also features a eat-in breakfast nook with a window seat, bead board faced cabinetry and a built-in bookcase. There are three bedrooms and two- and one-half bathrooms all on one level living. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, full bath, vaulted beamed ceiling and French doors leading to deck. The well-maintained yard is landscaped with perennial gardens, fruit trees and an arbor. The acreage includes a babbling brook that passes through and rock walls typical of the northwest corner of Connecticut. On the grounds is also a small guesthouse plumbed for heat and water. With a little TLC, this small house could be renovated to be a chabby chic shed or an artist studio or a guest house; whatever you imagine. The cottage is withing walking distance to hiking trails, Forest Land Trust, fishing and Mohawk Ski area. The Sharon Playhouse and Galleries is only a short distance away. The Metro North train station is nearby, and NYC is a short car ride away. This gem is coming soon, so book your showing now, this one won't last long!
Smart MLS #L10189108
May 15, 2017
Sold
$425,000
$248/sq ft
Jan 3, 2017
Listed
$450,000
$262/sq ft
This very chic hideaway is nestled amid 9 private acres in the historic south Ellsworth section of Sharon. It has been redone and expanded to include an open floor plan, encompassing the living and dining areas that feature a fireplace with granite surround, pillars, crown molding and French doors to the expansive deck. The eat-in kitchen has a window seat, bead board faced cabinetry, a built-in bookcase and pantry. There are three bedrooms and two and one half baths all on one level including the master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, French doors to the deck, a walk-in closet and full bath with soaking tub. A welcoming covered porch graces the front of the house. The grounds have stone walls, an arbor, perennial gardens and fruit trees. The acreage includes a mix of woodlands, a small brook that passes through one corner of the property and rock outcroppings typical of the Connecticut countryside. Not far from the Housatonic River, Mohawk Ski Area, land trust acreage and the Metro North train.
Smart MLS #L10125408
Dec 31, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 14, 2016
Listed
$450,000
$262/sq ft
Smart MLS #L152491
Feb 17, 2016
Listing Removed
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Nov 17, 2014
Listed
$499,500
$291/sq ft
Smart MLS #99047365
Nov 13, 2014
Listing Removed
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Nov 13, 2013
Listed
$595,000
$347/sq ft
Smart MLS #99015762
Nov 12, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 1, 2013
Listed
$679,000
$396/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 14, 2008
Sold
$555,000
$324/sq ft
Smart MLS #98353607
Mar 21, 2008
Listing Removed
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Oct 12, 2007
Listed
$895,000
$522/sq ft
Smart MLS #A980144
Sep 17, 2007
Listing Removed
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Mar 18, 2007
Listed
$925,000
$539/sq ft
Smart MLS #98301674
Mar 15, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 15, 2006
Listed
$599,000
$349/sq ft
Smart MLS #98251917
Jul 18, 2006
Listing Removed
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Sep 7, 2005
Listed
$649,000
$378/sq ft
Smart MLS #98212469
Sep 19, 2004
Listed
$395,000
$230/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 14, 1997
Sold
$190,000
$111/sq ft
Smart MLS #97002452
Jan 21, 1997
Listed
$200,000
$117/sq ft
Smart MLS #95014290
Apr 11, 1996
Listing Removed
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Apr 11, 1995
Listed
$275,000
$160/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,411
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2022
$4,411 (−0.7%)
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2021
$4,441 (+0.7%)
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2020
$4,411
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2019
$4,411 (−7.0%)
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2018
$4,745
$188,200 + $134,600
$322,800
2017
$4,745 (+2.8%)
$188,200 + $134,600
$322,800
2016
$4,614 (+8.7%)
$188,200 + $132,200
$320,400
2014
$4,245
$188,200 + $132,200
$320,400
Tax history for 2 Northrup Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,411
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2022
$4,411 (−0.7%)
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2021
$4,441 (+0.7%)
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2020
$4,411
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2019
$4,411 (−7.0%)
$152,100 + $154,200
$306,300
2018
$4,745
$188,200 + $134,600
$322,800
2017
$4,745 (+2.8%)
$188,200 + $134,600
$322,800
2016
$4,614 (+8.7%)
$188,200 + $132,200
$320,400
2014
$4,245
$188,200 + $132,200
$320,400
*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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9.24 Acres
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County
Litchfield County
APN
874359
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Last updated by owner on Jun 26, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Driveway
Parking Information
Parking Total Spaces: 4
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Open Floor Plan
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3
Room Information
Basement Description: Partial, Partial With Walk-Out