The Land Is Timeless, The Chance to own it is not... A rare opportunity awaits to build your own dream compound on 9.8 perfectly rolling level acres, with room for your imagination to wander among the sprawling lawns, heirloom gardens nestled among flowering trees & stately hardwoods. There is an array of impressive great Oaks, Hickory, Sugar-Maples & Norway Spruce that proudly preside over the meadow and glen sequestered into an enchanting setting with glorious western sunsets! The land has been 1st.cut approved & flanks the Messex-Homestead, a Circa 1870's farm-house, which has changed hands just twice in 150 years! Now re-purposed, the land offers a genteel town & country lifestyle for the most discriminating buyer-Or-a fabulous investment for developer/builder to subdivide into 4 lots to creating an upscaled neighborhood in country setting! “Privacy without seclusion, walking distance to Aspetuck Valley Country Club & Trout Brook Valley Hiking Trails.15 min. to downtown(s) Westport, Fairfield & Black Rock Corridor for convenience shopping & amazing dining. Enjoy nearby Westport/Fairfield beaches, farmer's markets, La Chat Town Farm & Acclaimed Weston Schools! "This gracious property exudes warmth-charm of a bygone era now on 9.8 pastoral acres & holds court as a treasured part of Weston's history~ Come live the legacy, OR create your own!
Please Note: This is LAND ONLY, this alluring homestead may be purchased on 9.8 Acres!*See Broker for pricing/details-subject to new tax, assessment the first cut or subdivision was approved through town of Weston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$397Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Vickie Kelley• Camelot Real Estate
Bought with Deirdre Andreoli• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source:Smart MLS #170405019
Redfin Estimate
$1,368,198
$1.1M since sold in March 2023$157K since August
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This home's estimate is 27.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 5 comparable homes.
A Timeless Classic...The Messex-Homestead Circa 1870, has changed hands just twice, in past 150 years! Come live the legacy, offering a genteel town & country lifestyle for the most discriminating buyer~ Farmhouse is flanked by pastoral acres & sits as a treasured part of Weston's history. This gracious home exudes the warmth-charm of a bygone era now restored & blended with today's'life-style amenities. Rich period detailing & with a collection of rare hard-woods-enhance all 10 rooms, including 4 spacious bedrooms+2 Full & 1-1/2 baths, 3rd floor media/playroom/gym-or guest retreat! Living-room/ Great-room-media, serves as a hub & opens to the dining-room,with 2 handsome fireplaces. Gourmet kitchen with morning room, antique & vintage accents, slate+ top-end app’s are stunning! The library/study is an ideal spot to read or work.The formal living-room with fireplace-can accommodate large or small gatherings with ease. The living-room & library-&-dining rooms all open to lovely wrap-around porches & brick terrace perfect for entertaining & showcase views of this timeless & picturesque estate. Sprawling lawn-heirloom gardens-all-nestled among flowering trees with an array of impressive great Oaks, Sugar-Maples, Norway Spruce, all sequestered in an enchanting setting! Compact 2-car/carriage garage is a adjacent to garden/small orchard of fruit trees, chicken-coop & veggie-garden! *NOTE: This alluring homestead is offered for purchase on 2.0 acres!*See Broker-for pricing details.
Please Note: This alluring homestead if offered for purchase on 2.0 acres, adjacent 9.8 Acres is being sold on for (one home to be built ) !*See Broker for details-subject to new tax, assessment with first cut approval through town of Weston.
Smart MLS #170405019
Mar 4, 2022
Sold
$950,000
$276/sq ft
Oct 15, 2021
Contingent
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May 29, 2021
Listed
$987,000
$287/sq ft
The Land Is Timeless, The Chance to own it is not... A rare opportunity awaits to build your own dream compound on 9.8 perfectly rolling level acres, with room for your imagination to wander among the sprawling lawns, heirloom gardens nestled among flowering trees & stately hardwoods. There is an array of impressive great Oaks, Hickory, Sugar-Maples & Norway Spruce that proudly preside over the meadow and glen sequestered into an enchanting setting with glorious western sunsets! The land has been 1st.cut approved & flanks the Messex-Homestead, a Circa 1870's farm-house, which has changed hands just twice in 150 years! Now re-purposed, the land offers a genteel town & country lifestyle for the most discriminating buyer-Or-a fabulous investment for developer/builder to subdivide into 4 lots to creating an upscaled neighborhood in country setting! “Privacy without seclusion, walking distance to Aspetuck Valley Country Club & Trout Brook Valley Hiking Trails.15 min. to downtown(s) Westport, Fairfield & Black Rock Corridor for convenience shopping & amazing dining. Enjoy nearby Westport/Fairfield beaches, farmer's markets, La Chat Town Farm & Acclaimed Weston Schools! "This gracious property exudes warmth-charm of a bygone era now on 9.8 pastoral acres & holds court as a treasured part of Weston's history~ Come live the legacy, OR create your own!
Please Note: This is LAND ONLY, this alluring homestead may be purchased on 9.8 Acres!*See Broker for pricing/details-subject to new tax, assessment the first cut or subdivision was approved through town of Weston.
Smart MLS #170232915
Jun 5, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Sep 6, 2019
Listed
$1,737,000
$504/sq ft
Smart MLS #170218555
Jun 5, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2019
Listed
$1,137,000
$330/sq ft
Smart MLS #170218937
Aug 31, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2019
Listed
$1,317,000
$382/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 2009
Sold
$1,400,000
$407/sq ft
Smart MLS #98394076
Sep 14, 2008
Listed
$1,875,000
$544/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$20,648 (+0.3%)
$209,300 + $415,270
$624,570
2022
$20,592 (−15.6%)
$209,300 + $415,270
$624,570
2021
$24,410 (+1.7%)
$469,980 + $271,510
$741,490
2020
$24,002 (+1.5%)
$469,980 + $271,510
$741,490
2019
$23,640 (−0.8%)
$469,990 + $260,330
$730,320
2018
$23,824 (+1.7%)
$542,500 + $268,100
$810,600
2017
$23,434 (+1.2%)
$542,500 + $268,100
$810,600
2016
$23,151 (−18.3%)
$542,500 + $268,100
$810,600
2013
$28,336
$931,600 + $254,500
$1,186,100
Tax history for 138 Old Redding Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$20,648 (+0.3%)
$209,300 + $415,270
$624,570
2022
$20,592 (−15.6%)
$209,300 + $415,270
$624,570
2021
$24,410 (+1.7%)
$469,980 + $271,510
$741,490
2020
$24,002 (+1.5%)
$469,980 + $271,510
$741,490
2019
$23,640 (−0.8%)
$469,990 + $260,330
$730,320
2018
$23,824 (+1.7%)
$542,500 + $268,100
$810,600
2017
$23,434 (+1.2%)
$542,500 + $268,100
$810,600
2016
$23,151 (−18.3%)
$542,500 + $268,100
$810,600
2013
$28,336
$931,600 + $254,500
$1,186,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,058
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Style Type: Antique/Historic
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,444
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Municipality Name: WESTON
Acres: 2
Zoning Code: R
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,444
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Fairfield County
APN: 404841
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2023
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Schools
Weston Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
10/10
Weston Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
Weston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
10/10
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Weston, CT • 06883
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Estimated sale price
$1.30M – $1.57M
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