143 Dorman Rd

Oxford, CT 06478

$1,650,000
Price
5
Beds
6,857 Sq. Ft.
$241 / Sq. Ft.
6,857
Sq. Ft.
$241
per Sq. Ft.

Description

An exceptional private estate set on 25 pastoral acres, custom designed and built with timeless Victorian influences and uncompromising attention to detail. Offering 6,800 square feet of living space, the quality of construction is immediately evident and complemented by sweeping views across the spectacular grounds. The arrival is striking, featuring a stone bridge, manicured landscaping, a tranquil pond, and a circular driveway with covered portico. Inside, extraordinary finishes are paired with...An exceptional private estate set on 25 pastoral acres, custom designed and built with timeless Victorian influences and uncompromising attention to detail. Offering 6,800 square feet of living space, the quality of construction is immediately evident and complemented by sweeping views across the spectacular grounds. The arrival is striking, featuring a stone bridge, manicured landscaping, a tranquil pond, and a circular driveway with covered portico. Inside, extraordinary finishes are paired with thoughtfully designed, functional living spaces offering an abundance of amenities. The kitchen features ample cabinetry, farmhouse sink, pellet stove, Sub-Zero, Viking range, an expansive walk-in pantry and dining area. Additional highlights include a formal dining room with built-ins, spacious living room with wet bar and gas fireplace, hardwood floors with detailed inlays, high-end millwork, and an elevator serving all four levels. The main level also includes a private office, playroom, four-season room, and powder room. The primary suite offers a fireplace, dressing and sitting rooms, walk-in closet, spa-like bath with claw-foot tub and custom built-ins. Additional bedrooms include two sharing a bath, one en-suite, plus a bonus room. A separate in-law apartment or guest quarters features a combined kitchen and living area, bedroom, and bathroom. The finished third level offers a spacious game/recreation room, versatile flex space, and storage room. Cont'd
  1. Listed by Liz Newnham • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (203)-994-4123 C: (203)-994-4123 lnewnham@wpsir.com

Property Details for 143 Dorman Road

Basement Description
Partial, Unfinished, Storage, Interior Access
Direct Waterfront
Yes
Garages Number
3
Neighborhood
Governor's Hill
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/02/2026 12:05 AM

Property Details for 143 Dorman Road

StatusActive
MLS #24146688
Days on Market1
Taxes$25,454 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1990
Lot Size25.00 AC / 1,089,000 SF
CountyNew Haven County

Location

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Building Information for 143 Dorman Road

Stories-Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size25.00 AC / 1,089,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,274 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,153

Property Taxes

$2,121

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 143 Dorman Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: **Route 67 to Governors Hill Road to Dorman Rd. NO SIGN. Mail box 143/145. Follow long shared driveway to end. **Sometimes GPS will take you on Park. Property access is ONLY off Dorman Rd.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Oxford
  • Latitude: 41.41465
  • Longitude: -73.12185
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $25,454
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Hot Tub, French Doors, Patio, Balcony, Underground Utilities, Gazebo, Porch, Garden Area
  • Pool Description: Heated, Safety Fence, Vinyl, In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Pond, View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Heated, Finished, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum, Elevator, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room, Staff Quarters
  • Rooms Total: 15
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Corian Counters,Granite Counters,Dining Area,Pellet Stove,Pantry,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 14.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.2
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Combination Liv/Din Rm,Dining Area,Vinyl Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 22.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Full Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 4759DA8546044E2FE0631A01100A0858
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Skylight,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 16.6
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 15
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,On 3rd Floor,Skylight,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 32.5
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 11.8
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Bay/Bow Window,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 4759DA8546044E2FE0631A01100A0858
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 26.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 25.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Dressing Room,Full Bath,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 26.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Laminate Floor
  • Room Length: 15.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 9.6
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 13.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.8
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 15.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.2
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Cottage Peach/ Gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exclusions: As per inclusion/exclusion addendum
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Over Garage
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 6857
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Water View, Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1306910
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6857.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 6857.0
  • Zoning: RESA
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Active Solar, Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Other
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Yes
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 143 Dorman Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1467295152

$1,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1467295152

$1,500,000

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

Public Records for 143 Dorman Road

Taxable ValueLand$214,060Additions$1,057,980Total$1,272,040
Tax Record2024$25,454 ($2,121 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,857 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,857 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,647 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,089,000 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1990ZoningRESACountyNEW HAVENAPNOXFD M:28 B:65 L:5-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 143 Dorman Road

This home is within Oxford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Quaker Farms School
Public - PK to 2
Great Oak Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Oxford Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Oxford High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Quaker Farms School
PublicPK to 2

Great Oak Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Oxford Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oxford High School
Public9 to 12

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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More information about 143 Dorman Road, Oxford, CT 06478

143 Dorman Road is a single family home for sale in Oxford, CT 06478. This listing's school district is Oxford School District. Nearby schools include Quaker Farms School, Great Oak Elementary School and Oxford Middle School. 143 Dorman Road is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 6,857 sqft single family home built in 1990.

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