Welcome to the "Smith- Palmer House”, also known as "Wishing Frog Farm" - an 1836 Antique- non historically plaqued home. A stoic clapboard exterior presents itself steeped in classic saltbox design and tradition. Enjoy a private, bucolic, rolling landscape & country setting, with antique stone walls surrounding a lovely 1.02 acre lush property. Casual open feel floorplan with a country, tuxedo kitchen & center island, full laundry tucked off to the side in a separate room & washroom with full bath. Large, inviting area perfect for a desk and work area offering stunning views to the serene lush property. Separate dining room, and inviting open living room showcasing a classic beamed ceiling, fireplace w/mantle, built-in bookshelves & pumpkin pine floors. The first floor living area feels quite spacious, yet like a private oasis in a beautiful setting. Large separate first floor bedroom currently being used as an office. The second floor includes the Master Bedroom, full bath and dressing area, and a second bedroom with bookshelves. Beautiful stone terrace with patio for barbecue and patio furniture. There is extensive storage in the second-floor eaves. The outbuilding/shed was previously a garage, can be converted back to a garage. Traditional stone foundation basement. Property being sold "AS IS". Sale is subject to Seller's Lender's Approval.
Single-familyProperty Type
1832Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kara Cugno• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Kyle Neumann• Houlihan Lawrence
Source:Smart MLS #170213985
Redfin Estimate
$924,774
$380K since sold in December 2019$27K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 9.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 5 comparable homes.
Enjoy a classic New England home with a rolling landscape in a country setting surrounded by antique stone walls on a lush 1.02-acre property. The charming ''Smith-Palmer House'', also known as ''Wishing Frog Farm'', offers a peaceful setting close to a highly rated country market, wine shop, bus stop and nearby hiking trails. Property being ''sold AS IS''. Sale is subject to the Seller's Lender's approval. The clapboard exterior is steeped in saltbox design. Enter the Dutch door with bullseye glass and antique blacksmith hinges into an informal open floor plan with a country tuxedo kitchen offering open views towards the woods and walking path. The laundry/mudroom is tucked off to the side along with a full bathroom. The open plan includes an inviting center space for sitting, reading or work with stunning views across an open lawn. This area leads to the dining room with a French door that opens to a private stone terrace with gardens, plus ample room for a grill and patio furniture. The living room showcases a classic beamed ceiling, fireplace and pumpkin pine floors. The living room is spacious, yet cozy, and leads to a separate first floor bedroom currently being used as an office. The second floor includes the large master bedroom with fireplace, bath and dressing room, and a second double-bedroom currently utilized as a library. There is extensive storage in the second-floor eaves. The outbuilding was previously a garage and there is a traditional stone foundation basement.
Smart MLS #170213985
Dec 5, 2019
Sold
$545,000
$189/sq ft
Oct 1, 2019
Pending
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Aug 13, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jul 10, 2019
Listed
$539,000
$187/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 2007
Sold
$739,000
$256/sq ft
Smart MLS #98313412
Jan 2, 2007
Listed
$739,000
$256/sq ft
Smart MLS #98300819
Dec 22, 2006
Listing Removed
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Sep 11, 2006
Listed
$749,000
$260/sq ft
GMLS #64392
Sep 15, 2006
Listed
$739,000
$256/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 2002
Sold
$559,000
$194/sq ft
Smart MLS #98137194
Jul 26, 2002
Listed
$559,000
$194/sq ft
Smart MLS #98014915
May 27, 1998
Listed
$335,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$9,172 (+1.6%)
$198,920 + $149,410
$348,330
2021
$9,029 (+2.5%)
$198,920 + $148,760
$347,680
2020
$8,807
$198,920 + $148,760
$347,680
2019
$8,807 (+3.6%)
$198,920 + $148,760
$347,680
2018
$8,501 (−2.8%)
$198,920 + $148,760
$347,680
2017
$8,742 (+3.1%)
$207,580 + $134,030
$341,610
2016
$8,479 (+6.5%)
$207,580 + $134,030
$341,610
2014
$7,963
$207,580 + $134,030
$341,610
Tax history for 60 Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$9,172 (+1.6%)
$198,920 + $149,410
$348,330
2021
$9,029 (+2.5%)
$198,920 + $148,760
$347,680
2020
$8,807
$198,920 + $148,760
$347,680
2019
$8,807 (+3.6%)
$198,920 + $148,760
$347,680
2018
$8,501 (−2.8%)
$198,920 + $148,760
$347,680
2017
$8,742 (+3.1%)
$207,580 + $134,030
$341,610
2016
$8,479 (+6.5%)
$207,580 + $134,030
$341,610
2014
$7,963
$207,580 + $134,030
$341,610
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,923
Year built
1832
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
319836
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 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: 1
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Location: Separate Laundry Room off Kitchen
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan