This home's estimate is 65.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.05M) of 6 comparable homes.
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494 Harbor Rd, Southport, CT 06890
About this home
Spectacular Harbor views envelop this meticulously restored historic home in the heart of Southport. Revel in these views from the expansive front porch and most every room in the house. The Allen Nichols house is walking distance to the harbor, village, train and beaches and a 60 minute commute to NYC. Beautiful living room and dining room both enjoy streaming light from the oversized bay windows. The library with fireplace, and a remodeled kitchen complete the first floor. The Master suite and 2 additional bedrooms are on the second floor. Spacious third floor with 4th/5th bedrooms, bonus room, office and full bath. Enjoy the private yard with beautiful plantings and never ending views of Long Island Sound. This house is a dream!
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Sale history for 494 Harbor Rd
$390/sq ft
$390/sq ft
$401/sq ft
$378/sq ft
$412/sq ft
$435/sq ft
$458/sq ft
$224/sq ft
Tax history for 494 Harbor 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: Detached Garage
- Garages Number: 2
Interior
- Virtual Tour Information
- Has Virtual Tour
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 11
- Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
- Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
- In-Law Apartment: No
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Cooling System: Central Air
- Appliances Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Counter Grill, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- # of Baths (Half): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 5
- Room Information
- Rooms Additional: Laundry Room
- Room Count: 14
- Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Hatchway Access
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Walk-up
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Wood Shingle, Flat
- Exterior Siding: Clapboard
- Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Porch, Stone Wall, Terrace
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Historic District, Water View, Corner Lot, Golf Course View, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
- Land Information
- Encumbrances Restrictions: Regulated Historic District
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
- Construction Description: Frame
- Property Information
- Waterfront Description: Water Community, Beach Rights, View, Walk to Water
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 4360
- Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Gravel
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $1,718,010
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public Water Connected
- Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
- Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
- Heat Type: Hot Water, Zoned
- Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Location
- School Information
- Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Fairfield Ludlowe
- Elementary School: Mill Hill
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall
- Directions: The house is on the corner of Rose Hill and Harbor
- County: Fairfield
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,360
- Stories: 3.0
- Lot Size: 0.35 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1859
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Fairfield County
- APN: 135087
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 6
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
75% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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|---|---|
6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 6186 Sq. Ft. | $7,861,955 |
7 Beds | 6.5 Baths | 6532 Sq. Ft. | $4,248,580 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4078 Sq. Ft. | $3,207,170 |
7 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 5931 Sq. Ft. | $4,589,043 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3921 Sq. Ft. | $3,568,150 |
6 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 6652 Sq. Ft. | $8,838,068 |
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