Charming New England Cape on a 1.2-acre lot with stone walls and flowering hydrangeas, hostas, lilacs and rhododendron bushes. Thoughtful updates in the kitchen include granite countertops, tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances. The kitchen opens to the dining area and flows to the screened-in porch for easy entertaining. The bright and spacious living room offers a cozy fireplace and connects to the family room with a second fireplace and sweeping views of the expansive backyard. The upper level features a primary bedroom suite with a renovated full bathroom, plus two additional bedrooms and the updated hallway bathroom with traditional details. Hardwood floors run throughout and modern systems include new central air condensers (2016), natural gas heat, a new roof (2022), vinyl siding (2022), natural gas boiler and on-demand water heater (2019), stamped concrete patio and septic system (2015). Convenient to schools, parks, hiking trails, shopping and easy commute to Route 44. Simsbury's vibrant downtown includes the Simsbury Performing Arts Center, Flower Bridge, restaurants, coffee shops and boutique shops. This well maintained Cape combines classic finishes with practical updates and the picturesque lot borders Town of Simsbury open space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
$291Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Reardon• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listed by Jackie Battos• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
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Market trends in 06092, CT
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
109.2%
1.6% MoM
Median sale price
$665K
$10K MoM
Avg. days on market
15d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
20
8 MoM
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Rental estimate
Est. $3,287 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 281 W Mountain Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24170355
Jun 30, 2026
Sold
$650,000
$291/sq ft
May 7, 2026
Pending
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May 4, 2026
Listed
$550,000
$246/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Coming Soon
$550,000
$246/sq ft
Smart MLS #G10172919
Nov 10, 2016
Sold
$328,000
$147/sq ft
Oct 7, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 2016
Listed
$329,900
$148/sq ft
This home is in move in condition! Brand new granite kitchen with center island, ss/appliances,recessed lighting and hardwood floors.Updated bathrooms with marble and tile floors, Freshly painted interior, crown molding through out the first floor, living room and family room both have fireplaces and recessed lighting. Large screened in porch with access to the back yard. Master bedroom with full bath and walk in closet plus two additional closets. Vinyl sided exterior,brand new central air conditioning,new concrete stamped patio,over sized two car attached garage. Large 1.2 acre lot that is very deep.
Smart MLS #G664381
Jan 17, 2014
Sold
$127,500
$57/sq ft
Sep 30, 2013
Listed
$159,900
$72/sq ft
Reduced! Foreclosure offered by freddie mac homesteps, sold as-is. Needs new septic system. Perfect for 203k rehab loan!
Smart MLS #G664382
Oct 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 2013
Listed
$194,900
$87/sq ft
Smart MLS #G612739
Jun 30, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2012
Listed
$190,000
$85/sq ft
Smart MLS #G603478
Apr 30, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2011
Listed
$269,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,540 (+2.5%)
$88,340 + $220,220
$308,560
2024
$10,278 (+4.7%)
$88,340 + $220,220
$308,560
2023
$9,818 (+25.2%)
$88,340 + $220,220
$308,560
2022
$7,843
$80,200 + $122,840
$203,040
2021
$7,843 (+4.1%)
$80,200 + $122,840
$203,040
2020
$7,531 (−0.6%)
$80,200 + $122,840
$203,040
2019
$7,577 (−0.7%)
$80,200 + $122,840
$203,040
2018
$7,632 (+4.3%)
$80,200 + $122,840
$203,040
2017
$7,316 (+36.4%)
$80,200 + $108,560
$188,760
2016
$5,362
$80,200 + $64,260
$144,460
2014
$5,365 (−3.6%)
$80,200 + $64,260
$144,460
2011
$5,563
$80,200 + $64,260
$144,460
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,236
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hartford County
APN
701290
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan