Last Sold Price
5 beds6,857 sqft$241/sqft
143 Dorman Rd, Oxford, CT 06478

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 soaking 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.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/17/2026 12:00 AM

  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

Status
MLS #
24146688
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$25,454 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1990
Lot Size
25.00 AC / 1,089,000 SF
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,100,000

Avg days on market

74

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

Oxford, CT

9 comparable properties found

$925,000 | 10 Nod Hill Road, Oxford, CT 06478
1

$925,000

Sold 12/08/25

5
Bedrooms
5,015
Square Feet
4.09
Acres
$1,190,000 | 7 Butternut Ridge Road, Oxford, CT 06478
2

$1,190,000

Sold 06/06/25

5
Bedrooms
3,706
Square Feet
1.57
Acres
an aerial view of a house with outdoor space pool seating area and yard
1/44
3

$1,400,000

Sold 10/28/25

5
Bedrooms
6,200
Square Feet
10.01
Acres
$400,000 | 19 Dutton Road, Oxford, CT 06478
4

$400,000

Sold 09/12/25

5
Bedrooms
3,064
Square Feet
3.2
Acres
$2,127,949 | Lot11 Fiddlehead Road, Oxford, CT 06478
5

$2,127,949

Sold 01/23/26

5
Bedrooms
3,500
Square Feet
2.02
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
6

$750,000

Sold 06/01/26

5
Bedrooms
3,005
Square Feet
20.3
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
7

$1,100,000

Sold 06/23/26

5
Bedrooms
3,894
Square Feet
5.05
Acres
a view of outdoor space yard and front view of a house
1/68
8

$1,650,000

Sold 11/05/25

5
Bedrooms
3,291
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and plants
9

$845,000

Sold 11/21/25

5
Bedrooms
5,939
Square Feet
2
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Liz Newnham

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Penny Oudheusden

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Building Information for 143 Dorman Road

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

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$10,508 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,387

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 follow #s to 143. Driveway is near Highland Rd (off Dorman). NO SIGN. Mail boxes 143/145. Follow long shared driveway to end. *Not GPS friendly. 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: Balcony, Underground Utilities, Gazebo, Porch, Garden Area, Lighting, French Doors, Patio
  • Pool Description: Slide, Vinyl, In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Pond, View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher
  • 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
Feb 10, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1930054814

$1,650,000

+2.1% / yr

Jul 19, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1467295152

$1,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1930054814

$1,650,000

+2.1% / yr

07/19/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1467295152

$1,500,000

For completeness, we 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 Record2025$25,454 ($2,121 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt6,857 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,857 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,647 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,089,000 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1990Year Renovated1990ZoningRESACountyNAUGATUCK VALLEYAPNOXFD M:28 B:65 L:5-1

Schools near 143 Dorman Road

This home is within Oxford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Liz Newnham

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