135 River Road

Closed 8/19/20
Closed 8/19/20
135 River Road welcomes you home! (Far left entrance is in-law apartment.) Property is located on 5 acres of land and is next to nearly 40 acres of State land with far side of State land being Quinebaug River. Be sure to review all photos!
Sold
Last Sold Price
$299,800
5 beds2,861 sqft$105/sqft
135 River Rd, Preston, CT 06365
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
1740Year Built
$105/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome... To 135 river road! This home has so much to offer with 4 BEDROOMS and 2 FULL BATHROOMS PLUS a lovely 1 BEDROOM & 1 BATHROOM IN-LAW APARTMENT/legal, THREE CAR GARAGE with LOFT and 5 ACRES of land! This beautiful center chimney, Cape-style home is the historic James Cook Farmhouse built in 1740. Your FRONT and BACK parlors/living rooms EACH measure 16’x16’8”, have WIDE WOOD FLOOR BOARDS and FIREPLACES. Your KITCHEN has a pantry, granite counters, deep sink, tile floor and IS OPEN to the...Welcome... To 135 river road! This home has so much to offer with 4 BEDROOMS and 2 FULL BATHROOMS PLUS a lovely 1 BEDROOM & 1 BATHROOM IN-LAW APARTMENT/legal, THREE CAR GARAGE with LOFT and 5 ACRES of land! This beautiful center chimney, Cape-style home is the historic James Cook Farmhouse built in 1740. Your FRONT and BACK parlors/living rooms EACH measure 16’x16’8”, have WIDE WOOD FLOOR BOARDS and FIREPLACES. Your KITCHEN has a pantry, granite counters, deep sink, tile floor and IS OPEN to the keeping room/DINING ROOM. This is the heart of the home and a perfect place to gather. The original fireplace is equipped with a Quadra-Fire Wood Stove Fireplace insert. The room just off from the dining room was originally the borning room and makes for a great OFFICE space! The wide wood floor boards continue throughout this part of the home and upstairs, too. TWO good sized BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS and one FULL BATHROOM. The MAIN FLOOR also has TWO BEDROOMS and one can be your master bedroom! First floor FULL BATHROOM. Fabulous MUD ROOM and laundry area. The FIRST FLOOR IN-LAW APARTMENT has its own private entrance, eat-in kitchen, family room, bedroom and updated full bathroom. This property is awesome with stone walls, perennial gardens, stone patio, horse run in, chicken coop, sheds and next to 40 acres of State Land that meets up to the the Quinebaug River! Located minutes from I-395, 30 minutes to Groton.
  • Listed by: Gary A Guyette 860.214.7795 gguyette@bhhsne.com • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
  • Listed by: Donna Pantano 860.985.3611 donnapantano@bhhsne.com • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listing closed: 08/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170290804

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$380,000

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Preston, CT

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Gary A Guyette; Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Donna Pantano

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Property Information for 135 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,820 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New London County
  • Basement Description: Full, Concrete Floor, Hatchway Access, Sump Pump
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Expected Active Date: 05-12-2020
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Cape Cod, Antique
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 05-12-2020
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1740
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Groton RT 12 North to Preston & turn left onto River Road. From Hartford Follow CT-2 E and I-395 N to CT-164 S in Griswold. Take exit 22 from I-395 N Continue on CT-164 S. Take George Palmer Rd to River Rd in Preston
  • Elementary School: Preston Vet's Memorial
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.5609
  • Longitude: -72.002549
  • Middle Jr High School: Preston Plains
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $4,820
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Shed, Stable
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch, Floored, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Wood/Coal Stove
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Home Automation: Lighting, Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Mud Room
  • Room Count: 15
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.8
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 10.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.2
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Tub w/Shower,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 6.2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Double-Sink
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.11
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 15
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.8
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 15.5
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Granite Counters
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 7.2
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 13.4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 4.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 15.8
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 7.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 9.3
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.3
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Natural
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel, Other
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4866
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Property Info: Horse Property
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1740
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Separate Entry
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2861
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Rolling, Treed, Fence - Stone
  • Parcel Number: 1558766
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2861.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2861.0
  • Zoning: R-60
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors
  • Heat Fuel Type: Coal, Oil, Wood
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, Other
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 135 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #676120828

$299,800

+3.7% / yr

Sep 14, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #580796690

$260,000

-0.5% / yr

Jan 15, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #99510954

$280,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #676120828

$299,800

+3.7% / yr

09/14/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #580796690

$260,000

-0.5% / yr

01/15/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #99510954

$280,000

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

Public Records for 135 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$71,050Additions$160,510Total$231,560
Tax Record2024$5,814 ($484 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,861 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,861 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,088 SqFtStories2Lot Size217,687 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1985Year Renovated1985ZoningR-60CountySOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUTAPNPRES M:2-0 B:RIV1 L:135

Schools near 135 River Road

This home is within Preston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
Public - PK to 5
Preston Plains School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
PublicPK to 5

Preston Plains School
Public6 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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$299,800
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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Gary A Guyette; Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Donna Pantano

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