Charming 4 Bedroom Cape Style home adjacent to Heron Cove Park. Set back off the road and situated on 6 acres, this home exemplifies privacy and peace. Surrounded by blueberry patches, apple trees, gardening beds and an abundance of nature, this property is truly magical! The main floor offers a Large Eat-in kitchen with wood cabinets, a cozy den that could double as a formal dining room and a stunning family room with vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove and sliders to the deck and private back yard. Down the hall 2 bedrooms and a full bath complete the main floor. Upstairs offers 2 large bedrooms and a recently remodeled full bathroom. The mostly finished basement gives you direct access to the garage and adds 400sqft of living space, including a laundry room and hobby room (perfect for a home office or even homeschooling!). The outdoor spaces help to make this home even more special! A large deck overlooks a backyard with firepit and playscape. A large shed is situated at the top of the driveway giving you ample storage and easy access for storing all your lawncare supplies and tools. With multiple parks and trails in close proximity it makes exploring the outdoors a breeze! Don't miss your chance to tour this truly charming property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
6 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jessica Blancato• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Cheryl Kebalo• eXp Realty
Source:Smart MLS #24059284
Redfin Estimate
$502,382
$62K since sold in January 2025$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 1.9% lower than the average sale price ($512K) of 6 comparable homes.
Calling all nature lovers! Looking for an impeccably maintained home with updates - but want privacy and room to breath? You found it! Located just 5 minutes from Exit 69 off RT74; South River Road offers its residents easy commute; country living; peaceful surroundings; close proximity to parks like Heron Cove Park and more. Pride of ownership abounds in this delightful cape with bonus 2 story great room that will impress! The brick fireplace is a focal point of this welcoming, large, stylish room; complete with shiplap ceiling and sliders to huge deck. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers plenty of counter space and brick accents from fireplace. The den-now used as cozy tv room-could easily be a dining room. You will love the 2 large bedrooms and full bathroom on the first floor; with 2 bedrooms and full bath on 2nd floor; this home appeals to many people with its versatile space. Need a work shop; office; storage area? We have that too! Lower level walks out to the garage is partially finished. The home also features huge storage shed - perfect lawnmowers or firewood! Always dreamed of your own piece of paradise? This beautiful yard has fruit trees; garden area; decks; patio - open space and plenty of wooded space too..not all 6 acres is cleared - most offers wooded privacy. Enjoy newer roof; new windows; new siding; newer appliances.
Smart MLS #G10229757
Sep 30, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 2017
Listed
$277,900
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,459 (+2.1%)
$77,100 + $122,700
$199,800
2022
$7,309 (+1.6%)
$77,100 + $122,700
$199,800
2021
$7,196 (+2.9%)
$77,100 + $116,800
$193,900
2020
$6,990 (−2.4%)
$77,100 + $116,800
$193,900
2019
$7,163 (+3.0%)
$79,100 + $119,600
$198,700
2018
$6,955 (+2.4%)
$79,100 + $119,600
$198,700
2017
$6,794
$79,100 + $119,600
$198,700
2016
$6,794 (+13.5%)
$79,100 + $119,600
$198,700
2013
$5,987
$86,300 + $112,000
$198,300
2011
$5,987
$86,300 + $112,000
$198,300
Tax history for 78 S River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,459 (+2.1%)
$77,100 + $122,700
$199,800
2022
$7,309 (+1.6%)
$77,100 + $122,700
$199,800
2021
$7,196 (+2.9%)
$77,100 + $116,800
$193,900
2020
$6,990 (−2.4%)
$77,100 + $116,800
$193,900
2019
$7,163 (+3.0%)
$79,100 + $119,600
$198,700
2018
$6,955 (+2.4%)
$79,100 + $119,600
$198,700
2017
$6,794
$79,100 + $119,600
$198,700
2016
$6,794 (+13.5%)
$79,100 + $119,600
$198,700
2013
$5,987
$86,300 + $112,000
$198,300
2011
$5,987
$86,300 + $112,000
$198,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,016
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tolland County
APN
1652329
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Under House Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room is in Lower Level