126 Penfield Hill Rd

Portland, CT 06480

$565,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,538 Sq. Ft.
$223 / Sq. Ft.
2,538
Sq. Ft.
$223
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/26/25
Closed 8/26/25
A well-known landmark on Penfield Hill Road, this beauty welcomes you home.

Description

For sale for the first time in decades, this remarkable center chimney Colonial, The Daniel Burton House, is graciously set on 4 pastoral acres. This property is on of the most beautiful roads in Portland and it is truly a magical setting - you can feel it as soon as you pull in the driveway. With 2538 sf of living space, the layout successfully blends history and modern living, the best of both worlds. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 4 fireplaces, a large living room, classic dining room, an enchanting...For sale for the first time in decades, this remarkable center chimney Colonial, The Daniel Burton House, is graciously set on 4 pastoral acres. This property is on of the most beautiful roads in Portland and it is truly a magical setting - you can feel it as soon as you pull in the driveway. With 2538 sf of living space, the layout successfully blends history and modern living, the best of both worlds. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 4 fireplaces, a large living room, classic dining room, an enchanting den/library with a screen porch plus a welcoming family room addition off the kitchen. There are two additional rooms in the attic. The over-sized two car barn garage was built in 2011 with a large separate workspace side building perfect for crafts, small farming, wood working or other hobbies. Town records say built in 1780; historical records make 1757 more likely. Family oral history has that it was once part of the Underground Railroad. Make your appointment today to tour this very special place!
  1. Listed by Georgia W Newcomb • Houlihan Lawrence WD
    P: (203)-804-2287 C: (203)-804-2287 gwn@earthlink.net

Property Details for 126 Penfield Hill Road

Basement Description
Full, Unfinished
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Penfield Hill
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING CLOSED: 08/26/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 126 Penfield Hill Road

StatusClosed
MLS #24104437
Days on Market7
Taxes$8,248 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1780
Lot Size3.64 AC / 158,558 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence WD, Georgia W Newcomb

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Nikki M Defrancesco

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Building Information for 126 Penfield Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size3.64 AC / 158,558 SF

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$3,559 per month

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Principal and Interest

$2,872

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 126 Penfield Hill Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS friendly or Rte 66 (Portland-Cobalt Road) to Middle Haddam Rd to Breezy Corners Rd; left on Penfield Hill Rd, property will be on your left. Driveway just past the house.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Portland
  • Latitude: 41.572219
  • Longitude: -72.569162
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 5
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $8,248
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Garden Area, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling,Built-Ins,Fireplace,Slate Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 37B4FE130F8F3D93E063E201100ADAE5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame, Masonry
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Year Built: 1780
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2538
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Farm Land, Level Lot, Cleared, Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1033166
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2538.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2538.0
  • Zoning: RR
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 126 Penfield Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 26, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911643863

$565,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/26/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911643863

$565,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 126 Penfield Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$63,700Additions$169,960Total$233,660
Tax Record2024$8,248 ($687 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,538 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,538 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt859 SqFtStories2Lot Size158,558 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated2013ZoningRRCountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNPORT M:026 B:0009

Schools near 126 Penfield Hill Road

This home is within Portland School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Valley View School
Public - PK to 1
Gildersleeve School
Public - 2 to 4
Brownstone Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Portland Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Valley View School
PublicPK to 1

Gildersleeve School
Public2 to 4

Brownstone Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Portland Middle School
Public7 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence WD, Georgia W Newcomb

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