15 South Wig Hill Road

Closed 7/14/22
Closed 7/14/22
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Last Sold Price
$580,000
4 beds2,429 sqft$239/sqft
15 S Wig Hill Rd, Chester, CT 06412

Description

This amazing South Wig Hill Landmark can be yours! Located in the lovely Countryside of the Historic Connecticut River town of Chester. Ely Dickinson built his Homestead here in 1820. Classic chestnut frame and exposed beams on the main level. The current owners have made many upgrades & improvements. The main level consists of a beautiful Living Room with bay window, fireplace and built-ins. The charming Dining Room has built-in display shelves & is the perfect place to entertain your friends and...This amazing South Wig Hill Landmark can be yours! Located in the lovely Countryside of the Historic Connecticut River town of Chester. Ely Dickinson built his Homestead here in 1820. Classic chestnut frame and exposed beams on the main level. The current owners have made many upgrades & improvements. The main level consists of a beautiful Living Room with bay window, fireplace and built-ins. The charming Dining Room has built-in display shelves & is the perfect place to entertain your friends and family. The cork floored kitchen has a wonderful breakfast bar and opens to the light and bright Sunroom complete with a gas stove fireplace. From the Sunroom you enter onto a very spacious deck overlooking nature and your expansive yard. The Primary Bedroom Suite is on the second floor and consists of an office, dressing room, walk-in closet and bath. The second Bedroom has an original fireplace and wideboard floors. Two additional Bedrooms, a full bath & pretty landing complete this level. There is also a walkup attic for storage. The property has two driveways, one leads to a barn/garage and the other is on the opposite side of the house where you can access the front porch or the Sunroom. This Historic Homestead is only minutes from town, the Connecticut River, Cedar Lake and Main Street. You will enjoy all the quaint Village Shops and Restaurants that are located here. Midway between Boston and New York, come to Chester and make this your home. You will love it!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/14/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kathleen W Schellens • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (860) 395-4441 C: (860) 395-4441 kschellens@wpsir.com

Property Details for 15 South Wig Hill Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170482143
Days on Market
36
Taxes
$7,551 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1820
Lot Size
3.40 AC / 148,104 SF
County
Middlesex County
Basement Description
None
Direct Waterfront
No
Expected Active Date
05-10-2022
Garages Number
1
Neighborhood
Wig Hill
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Parking Info
Barn
Swimming Pool
No
Expected On Market Date
05-10-2022

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$549,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

Chester, CT

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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Kathleen W Schellens

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Deborah Cohen

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Building Information for 15 South Wig Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1820Building Size-Lot Size3.40 AC / 148,104 SF

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Property Information for 15 South Wig Hill Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS friendly.
  • Elementary School: Chester
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Region 4
  • Intermediate School: Region 4
  • Latitude: 41.401592
  • Longitude: -72.476524
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $7,551
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, Porch
  • Waterfront Description: Brook
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Level
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Beams,Breakfast Bar
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Dressing Room,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Cream
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved, Gravel
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1820
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2429
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 940439
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2429.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2429.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 15 South Wig Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493932369

$580,000

+2.7% / yr

Sep 3, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #101728135

$340,000

+10.2% / yr

Mar 24, 1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91991415

$200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493932369

$580,000

+2.7% / yr

09/03/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #101728135

$340,000

+10.2% / yr

03/24/1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91991415

$200,000

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

Public Records for 15 South Wig Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$67,760Additions$333,760Total$401,520
Tax Record2025$10,873 ($906 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,429 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,429 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt144 SqFtStories2Lot Size148,104 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1820Year Renovated1990ZoningR-2CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNCSTR M:13 B:256

Schools near 15 South Wig Hill Road

This home is within Regional School District 04.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Chester Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
John Winthrop Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Valley Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chester Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

John Winthrop Middle School
Public7 to 8

Valley Regional 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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$580,000
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2,429
148,104
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$125,000
2
1
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2
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1,941
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