"MALABAR FARM", PROBABLY ONE OF THE OLDEST HOMES STILL REMAINING IN WESTBROOK.THIS ELEGANT C1790 4 BED 2.5 BATH RESIDENCE IS GRACIOUSLY NESTLED ON 11 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS PERFCECT FOR HORSES, WITH A LARGE SPRING FED POND, A 3 BAY SPACIOUS CARRIAGE HOUSE W/LOFT, PROVIDING THE POTENTIAL OF CREATING ADDTIONAL GUEST/IN LAW QUARTERS, NOTED BY THE CONNECTICUT REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. A LOVELY EXTERIOR SUMMER KITCHEN W/GRILL IS ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE LAND HAS HIGH POTENTIAL FOR SUB DIVISION TO ACCOMODATE AT LEAST 1 HOUSE. THE INTERIOR WILL APPEAL TO THE ANTIQUES HOME PURIST AND FEATURES GLEAMING WIDE BOARD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, 3 LOVELY FIREPLACES AND COMFORTABLY SIZED LIVING SPACES, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN. THE MASTER BED SUITE FEATURES A CATHEDERAL CEILING, AN OVERHEAD GALLERY, A DRESSING ROOM AND A PLEASANT BATHROOM. ONE OF THE 4 BEDS HAS BEEN USED A COZY LIBRARY AND IN HOME OFFICE AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE 3RD FLOOR BEDROOM AND GALLERY. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A QUIET RURAL SETTING BUT IS LITERALLY A FEW MINUTES TO I95, SHOPPING IN WESTBROOK, CLINTON OR MADISON, LI SOUND BEACHES, AMTRAK AND 2+- HRS TO NYC AND BOSTON AND APPROX 1 HR TO BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
11.5 acresLot Size
$406Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Roger Parkman• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listed by MJ Derisio• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Darlene Bradley• Weichert Realtors Zubretsky Grp
Source:Smart MLS #170440475
Redfin Estimate
$851,905
$216K since sold in November 2021$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 27.2% higher than the average sale price ($670K) of 6 comparable homes.
'MALABAR FARM' - A VERY GRACIOUS C.1790 CENTER CHIMNEY 4 BED COLONIAL HOME, SET ON 11.5 SECLUDED ACRES, OFFERING A 3 BAY PERIOD CARRIAGE HOUSE NOTED BY THE CT REGISTER OF HISTORIC BARNS AS BEING OF INTEREST IN THE AREA, A COVERED PORCH WITH AN OUTDOOR SUMMER KITCHEN, A SIZABLE SPRING FED POND WITH AN ELGANT FOOTBRIDGE, PADDOCKS FOR HORSES OR OTHER LIVESTOCK, EXPANSIVE LAWNS/MEADOWS AND ABUNDANT ORIGINAL STONE WALLS TO ADMIRE/ENJOY! THE PROPERTY HAS OVER 1000 FT. OF ROAD FRONTAGE, GIVING THE POTENTIAL OF SUB-DIVISION IF DESIRED. THE DELIGHTFUL SUNFILLED INTERIOR RETAINS MUCH OF THE ORIGINAL PURITY AS IT WAS BUILT, SUCH AS GLEAMING WIDEBOARD FLOORS, FIREPLACES, MOLDINGS, CHAIR RAILS, WOOD PANELING, DRAMATIC WOOD BEAMS AND PROVIDES, GLAMOROUS FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOMS. THERE IS A DRAMATIC CHESTNUT PANELED, BEAMED CEILING FAMILY ROOM WITH A FABULOUS FIREPLACE AND BEEHIVE OVEN, A SPACIOUS KITCHEN AND A COZY LIBRARY ON THE UPPER LEVEL. THE MASTER BED FEATURES A MINSTREL GALLLERY OVERLOOKING IT, A DRESSING ROOM AND FULL BATH ARE ADJACENT, COMPLETING THE SUITE. THE COMFORTABLE GUEST BEDS, ONE WITH A FIREPLACE, ARE ON THE 2ND AND THIRD FLOORS. THE DESIRABLE AMENTIES INSIDE AND OUT SHOULD NOT BE MISSED BY THE DISCERNING ANTIQUE HOME BUYER! LOCATED IN A RURAL SETTING, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES TO 195, TRAIN STATION AND 2+/- HOURS TO NYC AND BOSTON, A TRULY WONDEFUL PROPERTY.
Smart MLS #170338954
Oct 19, 2020
Price Changed
$542,000
$258/sq ft
Oct 19, 2020
Listing Removed
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Oct 8, 2020
Relisted
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Sep 27, 2020
Contingent
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Sep 23, 2020
Listed
$600,000
$286/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,302 (+2.7%)
$157,910 + $231,510
$389,420
2022
$8,084 (+6.2%)
$157,910 + $231,510
$389,420
2021
$7,610
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2020
$7,610 (+1.3%)
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2019
$7,509 (+1.2%)
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2018
$7,418
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2017
$7,418 (+7.2%)
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2016
$6,923 (+6.2%)
$91,290 + $207,900
$299,190
2014
$6,519 (+3.9%)
$91,290 + $207,900
$299,190
2011
$6,277
$91,290 + $207,900
$299,190
Tax history for 142 Cross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,302 (+2.7%)
$157,910 + $231,510
$389,420
2022
$8,084 (+6.2%)
$157,910 + $231,510
$389,420
2021
$7,610
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2020
$7,610 (+1.3%)
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2019
$7,509 (+1.2%)
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2018
$7,418
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2017
$7,418 (+7.2%)
$102,680 + $201,710
$304,390
2016
$6,923 (+6.2%)
$91,290 + $207,900
$299,190
2014
$6,519 (+3.9%)
$91,290 + $207,900
$299,190
2011
$6,277
$91,290 + $207,900
$299,190
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.