15 Short Rocks Road

Closed 2/10/20
Closed 2/10/20
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5 beds2,270 sqft

15 Short Rocks Rd, Branford, CT 06405

Description

Be only the third owner in over 120 years to own this home loaded with charm & character just steps to over 300 acres of public land dedicated to hiking, biking & fishing! Benjamin T. Willis was the original owner who ran his blacksmith business from this premises. Hand honed exposed beams throughout. Eat in Kitchen with bay window. Large family room with vaulted ceilings & stately wood fireplace. Ample space for entertaining in your spacious Dining Room. Hardwood floors throughout. Flexible first...Be only the third owner in over 120 years to own this home loaded with charm & character just steps to over 300 acres of public land dedicated to hiking, biking & fishing! Benjamin T. Willis was the original owner who ran his blacksmith business from this premises. Hand honed exposed beams throughout. Eat in Kitchen with bay window. Large family room with vaulted ceilings & stately wood fireplace. Ample space for entertaining in your spacious Dining Room. Hardwood floors throughout. Flexible first floor plan with bedroom on main floor. Updates needed including a roof. Home is being sold 'as is'. Perfect opportunity to own a Branford home that is centrally located for under $220,000.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.66 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$77/sq ftPrice per sq ft
  • Listed by: Gregory G Robbins 203.464.0125 ggrobbins@gmail.com • Houlihan Lawrence WD
Listing closed: 02/10/2020 12:00 AM
Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170155263
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Property information

15 Short Rocks Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,352 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New Haven County
  • Basement Description: Partial, Concrete Floor, Dirt Floor
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 0
  • Style: Cape Cod, Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Off Street Parking
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.66 AC / 28,749 SF

Summary

Property and Location

  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Route 1 to Mill Plain, left on Short Rocks Road.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Branford
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.29413
  • Longitude: -72.798904
  • Middle Jr High School: Francis Walsh
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Commuter Bus, Lake, Park, Walk to Bus Lines
  • State: Connecticut

HOA and Fees

  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $5,352

Virtual Tour

  • Virtual Tour: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Pond, Walk to Water

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 8

Room 1

  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Sliders
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 15.0

Room 2

  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0

Room 3

  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath

Room 4

  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0

Room 5

  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Skylight,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0

Room 6

  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.0

Room 7

  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0

Room 8

  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath

Room 9

  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0

Room 10

  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0

Room 11

  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0

Property

Property and Assessments

  • Color: Brown
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Gravel
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3809
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2270

Lot Information

  • Lot Description: Rocky, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1067503
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2270.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2270.0
  • Zoning: residential

Utilities

  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Multi Family

Income and Expenses

  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History

15 Short Rocks Road

DateEventPrice
Feb 9, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #663172116

$185,000
Feb 9, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1360055508

$185,000
DateEventPrice
02/09/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #663172116

$185,000
02/09/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1360055508

$185,000

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

Public records

15 Short Rocks Road

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,270 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,270 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,196 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 15 Short Rocks Road

This home is within Branford School District.

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