This Charming 5 bedroom Colonial with original moldings and doors in original part of home. Addition built in 1989. Situated on 1.16 acres with additional bldg lot of .41 acres included. Exterior remodeled. Windows, door, siding and roof. Newer well pump, suspension tank, A/C and sump pump. Light-filled eat-in kitchen overlooking private backyard. Separate laundry room off kitchen. Dining room with bay window and hardwood floors. Full bath in hallway. First floor bedroom with bay window and walk-in closet. Living room finishes off the main floor. Upstairs 3 additional bedrooms plus large primary bedroom with walk-in closet. Area in primary could be used to add primary bath or additional walk-in closet. Access to approx. 650' of unfinished space over the garage just waiting to be finished as office, bonus room or work out room. Large oversized garage with enough room for 2 car tandem on one side plus second bay. Additional lot could be sold off. Public water and sewer available in street.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
1.16 acresLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Pekala• Century 21 Clemens Group
Bought with Lisa Pekala• Century 21 Clemens Group
Source:Smart MLS #170506927
Redfin Estimate
$493,430
$98K since sold in April 2023$1,000 since August
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This Charming 5 bedroom Colonial with original moldings and doors in original part of home. Addition built in 1989. Situated on 1.16 acres with additional bldg lot of .41 acres included. Exterior remodeled. Windows, door, siding and roof. Newer well pump, suspension tank, A/C and sump pump. Light-filled eat-in kitchen overlooking private backyard. Separate laundry room off kitchen. Dining room with bay window and hardwood floors. Full bath in hallway. First floor bedroom with bay window and walk-in closet. Living room finishes off the main floor. Upstairs 3 additional bedrooms plus large primary bedroom with walk-in closet. Area in primary could be used to add primary bath or additional walk-in closet. Access to approx. 650' of unfinished space over the garage just waiting to be finished as office, bonus room or work out room. Large oversized garage with enough room for 2 car tandem on one side plus second bay. Additional lot could be sold off. Public water and sewer available in street.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,097 (+2.6%)
$65,380 + $171,640
$237,020
2024
$7,895 (+4.7%)
$65,380 + $171,640
$237,020
2023
$7,542 (+12.0%)
$65,380 + $171,640
$237,020
2022
$6,732
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2021
$6,732 (+4.1%)
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2020
$6,464 (−0.6%)
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2019
$6,504 (−0.7%)
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2018
$6,551 (+15.5%)
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2017
$5,671 (+4.4%)
$77,820 + $68,480
$146,300
2016
$5,431
$77,820 + $68,480
$146,300
2014
$5,434 (−3.5%)
$77,820 + $68,480
$146,300
2011
$5,634
$77,820 + $68,480
$146,300
Tax history for 261 Firetown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,097 (+2.6%)
$65,380 + $171,640
$237,020
2024
$7,895 (+4.7%)
$65,380 + $171,640
$237,020
2023
$7,542 (+12.0%)
$65,380 + $171,640
$237,020
2022
$6,732
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2021
$6,732 (+4.1%)
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2020
$6,464 (−0.6%)
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2019
$6,504 (−0.7%)
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2018
$6,551 (+15.5%)
$77,820 + $96,460
$174,280
2017
$5,671 (+4.4%)
$77,820 + $68,480
$146,300
2016
$5,431
$77,820 + $68,480
$146,300
2014
$5,434 (−3.5%)
$77,820 + $68,480
$146,300
2011
$5,634
$77,820 + $68,480
$146,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,062
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,258
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 50,530
Municipality Name: SIMSBURY
Acres: 1.16
Zoning Code: R-15
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,205
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Hartford County
APN: 703008
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 19, 2023
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Squadron Line School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Henry James Memorial School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Simsbury High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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$469,000 – $568,000
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