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1261 Purchase Brook Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
About this home
Life in The Purchase of Southbury! This updated four bedroom Colonial offers peaceful and private living, a large level yard and space to unwind. A fireplace in the living room with a wood stove insert and blower send warmth all around the house for those cozy winter nights. An eat-in kitchen and dining room offer plenty of room for cooking and entertaining. A large mudroom off the kitchen also has the laundry and access to the backyard. Upstairs you'll find a generously sized master bedroom, three additional bedrooms, and a full bath. A large walk-in hall closet has the potential space for a future master bathroom. The first floor also has another full bathroom. New oil tank and boiler, upgraded plumbing and electrical. Nearby parks, ballfields, hiking trails and preserves.
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Sale history for 1261 Purchase Brook Rd
$170/sq ft
$178/sq ft
$192/sq ft
$196/sq ft
$201/sq ft
$223/sq ft
$89/sq ft
$94/sq ft

Bright & spacious 8 rm, 4 bdr, 2bath, col. W/circular driveway features: eat-in kitchen, formal dining rm, brick fp w/wood stove insert, 1st. Fl, laundry, master bdr. W/walk-in closet, level 2.06 Acre lot., Roof 2004. Probate court.
$138/sq ft
Tax history for 1261 Purchase Brook 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: 1
Interior
- Virtual Tour Information
- Has Virtual Tour
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 8
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Appliances Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 4
- Room Information
- Room Count: 1
- Basement Description: Crawl Space
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Wood
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Level Lot
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Block
- Construction Description: Frame
- Property Information
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2238
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $184,490
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewage System: Septic
- Hot Water Description: Domestic
- Heat Type: Hot Water
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
Location
- School Information
- High School: Per Board of Ed
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Directions: Rte. 172 to E. Flat Hill to W. Flat Hill to Purchase Brook
- County: New Haven
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,238
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 2.06 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1957
- Year Renovated: 1972
- County: New Haven County
- APN: 1333273
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 3
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
25% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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