Vintage Grandeur! This gracious ranch offers all that only a home w/a pedigree dating from 1930 could offer/generous-sized rooms, abundant windows, handsome wood flrs & the perfect floor plan for living/entertaining on a grand or intimate scale PLUS so much more! Majestically sited atop a circular drive that embraces the deep front lawn, it's on 2-parklike acres w/fragrant, colorful garden, deck+expansive screened porch. Lg entry foyer sets the tone as it sweeps you into the sun-filled living room w/fireplace flanked by custom built-ins. LR is warm & welcoming, yet lg enough to comfortably accommodate 40+guests & the baby grand piano that’s “tucked away” unobtrusively in a corner. The house has lg airy rms flooded w/natural light & spacious formal DR is no exception! Inviting family rm has custom built-ins+wall of sliders opening to delightful screened porch. Butler's pantry leads to stainless EIK w/gas cook top & grill, new French door refrigerator, and charming breakfast rm. Main bedroom wing boasts Master suite w/beautifully transformed bath+outfitted WI closet, office-den w/lovely renovated bath+sliders to deck, 1 BR w/well-renovated ensuite, 2-add'l BRs & hall bath. Versatile pvtly set wing w/separate entry has 2-rooms & bath; it's perfect as in-law, returning student, nanny or office suite. The glorious grounds can be enjoyed year ’round whether viewing when indoors or out. Fab c-d-sac w/city water-C/A, security, generator, sprinklers, newer HVAC. The Good Life Awaits!
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Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elayne Jassey• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Nancy Fogwell• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Cesar Rabellino• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source:Smart MLS #170169804
Redfin Estimate
$1,459,920
$660K since sold in September 2019$36K since August
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This home's estimate is 11.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.
Vintage Grandeur! This gracious ranch offers what only a home dating from 1930 could - generous-sized rms, abundant windows, handsome wood flrs & perfect floor plan for living & entertaining on a grand or intimate scale! Majestically sited atop a circular drive that embraces the deep front lawn, it sits on 2-parklike acres w/ fragrant colorful gardens, deck & expansive screened porch. Enjoy hdwd flrs, abundant windows, warm/inviting LR/fpl that easily accommodates 40+guests, spacious formal DR, Family room, Den/office, kitchen and breakfast room. There are 5-BRs, 5.1-baths - updated Master suite has outfitted WI closet+ renovated bath, 2-add'l BRs have updated baths ensuite. There is even a versatile wing w/ separate entry ideal for in-laws, nanny, office. C/air, generator, city water.
Smart MLS #170169804
Sep 19, 2019
Sold
$800,000
$193/sq ft
Aug 14, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 12, 2019
Contingent
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Mar 7, 2019
Listed
$825,000
$199/sq ft
Smart MLS #98198277
May 18, 2004
Listed
$1,849,000
$446/sq ft
Smart MLS #98179326
May 18, 2004
Listing Removed
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Oct 23, 2003
Listed
$1,849,000
$446/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$221,940 + $402,100
$624,040
2021
$221,940 + $367,320
$589,260
2020
$13,123
$201,760 + $316,320
$518,080
2019
$13,123 (+3.6%)
$201,760 + $316,320
$518,080
2018
$12,667 (−7.3%)
$201,760 + $316,320
$518,080
2017
$13,669 (+3.1%)
$220,110 + $314,030
$534,140
2016
$13,257 (+6.5%)
$220,110 + $314,030
$534,140
2014
$12,451
$220,110 + $314,030
$534,140
Tax history for 35 Very Merry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$221,940 + $402,100
$624,040
2021
$221,940 + $367,320
$589,260
2020
$13,123
$201,760 + $316,320
$518,080
2019
$13,123 (+3.6%)
$201,760 + $316,320
$518,080
2018
$12,667 (−7.3%)
$201,760 + $316,320
$518,080
2017
$13,669 (+3.1%)
$220,110 + $314,030
$534,140
2016
$13,257 (+6.5%)
$220,110 + $314,030
$534,140
2014
$12,451
$220,110 + $314,030
$534,140
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,179
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
323613
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 24, 2023.
RA-1
Single Family Districts, Very Low Density
The purpose of these districts is to set aside and protect areas which have been or may be developed predominantly for single family dwellings on large Lots in a rural setting. Certain other uses are also permitted as-of-right or by Special Permit subject to adequate conditions and safeguards. It is intended that all uses permitted in these districts be compatible with single family Development and consistent with local Street characteristics, the use and protection of private water and sewer facilities (where public facilities are unavailable) and the level of other public services. it is hereby found and declared, further, that these regulations are necessary to the protection of these areas and that their protection is essential to the maintenance of a balanced community of sound residential area of diverse types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Communications tower
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 Location: Separate laundry room
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
In-Law Apartment: Possible
In-Law Access: Separate Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Counter Grill, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer