Welcome to 87 Beecher Road - one of Woodbridge's most distinct and unique properties - steeped in history and, in the hands of its current owners, has been thoughtfully renovated and remodeled! This estate is on 3.89 acres of private, secluded, beautifully landscaped grounds. The main house, with an inviting wrap-around porch, includes 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, hardwood floors throughout, 2 stone fireplaces, and views of the property from every room. Bold colors and style are the focus of a newly remodeled kitchen with an Forno stove/oven, marble countertops, Subzero refrigerator, Whirlpool dishwasher, and copper sink. The stunning formal dining area leads to an oversized main living room. Step into the sun-filled family room, originally used as an art studio, with vaulted ceilings that feels cozy and oversized all at the same time. Each room beautifully blends drama and warmth and makes you feel right at home. Above the oversized 3-car garage sits a carriage house with two bedrooms and a refreshed full bath. Enjoy summers sitting around the in-ground gunite pool or entertaining in the many landscaped areas of the property. For outdoor enthusiasts, Woodbridge boasts walking trails, mountain biking trails, and nearby farm markets. Centrally located in the heart of Woodbridge, 87 Beecher Road is also near Hopkins School, Yale University, downtown New Haven, the Connecticut shoreline, and 90 minutes from NYC.
Built by Howard Adt , the owner of Geometric Tool Company of Westville, CT, the home was set on 40 acres of property and used as a summer retreat for Howard, his wife Henrietta and their daughter Ruth. Ruth Adt was one of the first women admitted to the Yale School of Art. Ruth sailed to Europe and brought back handmade tiles from Germany and installed them around the fireplace in the lower room, which she used as her art studio and which still exists in the home. The ceiling of the lower room also includes some of her work in the plaster in the ceiling. Ruth was a prize winning horticulturalist specializing in breeding Irises. She laid out the property much like ones she enjoyed seeing in Europe including the creation of the arbor and planting of the Japanese Umbrella Pine, the Antique Copper Beech tree as well as the English box garden, all of which are still standing today. The Japanese Umbrella Pine is recognized by the Connecticut Notable Tree Project as the largest Japanese Umbrella Pine on private property in Connecticut. UPDATES: Entire kitchen renovation including copper sink, Italian Forno oven range (propane), marble countertops and Whirlpool dishwasher. All stainless steel appliances. New energy efficient central HVAC installed - propane. Updated bathrooms. Newly finished espresso colored hardwood flooring on 1st level. Smart device electronic lock systems on main house and Carriage house. (Fingerprint, FOB and app access) New windows in primary suite. Pool: updated electrical. New robot cleaning system which will be included! Carriage House: New sheet rock walls, newly refreshed bathroom.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
3.84 acresLot Size
$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Lawson• Dow Della Valle
Listed by Stacy Milner• Dow Della Valle
Bought with Wojtek Borowski• Pearce Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #24016424
Redfin Estimate
$918,072
$4,372 since sold in July 2024$17K since July
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This home's estimate is 49.9% higher than the average sale price ($612K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to 87 Beecher Road. One of Woodbridge’s most distinct and unique properties that is steeped in history. This estate is situated on 3.89 acres of private, secluded and beautifully landscaped grounds. The main house, with wrap around porch and glass enclosed sunroom, includes 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Hardwood throughout, 2 stone fireplaces and views of the property from every room. The kitchen blends modern and vintage - a subzero refrigerator alongside a copper top bar converted to hold a copper farm sink. Entertaining is easy in a formal dining area that leads to the main living room. A sun-filled family room, originally used as an art studio, sits at the back of the home with vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace. The guest house, with two bedrooms, and full bath, sits above the oversized 3 car garage. In-ground gunite pool is set just beyond the back of the main home and is ideal for summer entertaining. So special and captivating from the moment you set foot on the grounds of this property. Conveniently located to Yale and downtown New Haven. For the outdoor enthusiasts, Woodbridge boasts many walking trails, mountain biking trails and nearby farm markets. Commuters will enjoy the easy drive to Milford or West Haven train stations. Woodbridge living at it's finest!!!! Centrally located in the heart of Woodbridge, 87 Beecher Road is near Yale University and downtown New Haven, the Connecticut shoreline, and 90 minutes from NYC.
Built by Howard Adt , the owner of Geometric Tool Company of Westville, CT, the home was set on 40 acres of property and used as a summer retreat for Howard, his wife Henrietta and their daughter Ruth. Ruth Adt was one of the first women admitted to the Yale School of Art. Ruth sailed to Europe and brought back handmade tiles from Germany and installed them around the fireplace in the lower room, which she used as her art studio and which still exists in the home. The ceiling of the lower room also includes some of her work in the plaster in the ceiling. Ruth was a prize winning horticulturalist specializing in breeding Irises. She laid out the property much like ones she enjoyed seeing in Europe including the creation of the arbor and planting of the Japanese Umbrella Pine, the Antique Copper Beech tree as well as the English box garden, all of which are still standing today. The Japanese Umbrella Pine is recognized by the Connecticut Notable Tree Project as the largest Japanese Umbrella Pine on private property in Connecticut.
Public Records
Oct 10, 1989
Sold
$603,000
$186/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,639 (+3.0%)
$147,350 + $199,570
$346,920
2022
$15,185 (+2.8%)
$147,350 + $199,570
$346,920
2021
$14,772 (+2.7%)
$147,350 + $199,080
$346,430
2020
$14,387 (−2.7%)
$147,350 + $199,080
$346,430
2019
$14,793 (+1.0%)
$155,470 + $212,240
$367,710
2018
$14,646 (+1.0%)
$155,470 + $212,240
$367,710
2017
$14,502 (+2.3%)
$155,470 + $212,240
$367,710
2016
$14,172 (+6.9%)
$155,470 + $212,240
$367,710
2014
$13,258 (+2.4%)
$176,540 + $202,580
$379,120
2011
$12,943
$176,540 + $202,580
$379,120
Tax history for 87 Beecher Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,639 (+3.0%)
$147,350 + $199,570
$346,920
2022
$15,185 (+2.8%)
$147,350 + $199,570
$346,920
2021
$14,772 (+2.7%)
$147,350 + $199,080
$346,430
2020
$14,387 (−2.7%)
$147,350 + $199,080
$346,430
2019
$14,793 (+1.0%)
$155,470 + $212,240
$367,710
2018
$14,646 (+1.0%)
$155,470 + $212,240
$367,710
2017
$14,502 (+2.3%)
$155,470 + $212,240
$367,710
2016
$14,172 (+6.9%)
$155,470 + $212,240
$367,710
2014
$13,258 (+2.4%)
$176,540 + $202,580
$379,120
2011
$12,943
$176,540 + $202,580
$379,120
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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3.84 Acres
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County
New Haven County
APN
1450810
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: basement
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available, Security System