159 Main Street

Closed 6/9/23
Closed 6/9/23
Front
Sold
Last Sold Price
$290,000
3 beds1,044 sqft
159 Main St, Durham, CT 06422
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.41 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$278/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Historic district with sidewalks to walk to town center, library, ice cream shop, etc. Renovated antique 1890 house, on Main street with good visibility, with house set back from road. Interior completely renovated, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, replacement windows, newly insulated, bamboo floors, first floor open floor plan, new forced hot-air heating and central air conditioning system, new kitchen with island. In Durham Fair parking area and downtown area. In move-in condition... Great potential investment...Historic district with sidewalks to walk to town center, library, ice cream shop, etc. Renovated antique 1890 house, on Main street with good visibility, with house set back from road. Interior completely renovated, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, replacement windows, newly insulated, bamboo floors, first floor open floor plan, new forced hot-air heating and central air conditioning system, new kitchen with island. In Durham Fair parking area and downtown area. In move-in condition... Great potential investment opportunity as a single family rental house! Location, location, location!
  • Listed by: Gloria Gibney 203.738.9459 gloriagibney@att.net • Gibney Real Estate
Listing closed: 06/09/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170538668

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$305,000

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

108.9%

Durham, CT

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Property Information for 159 Main Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,722 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Basement Description: Partial With Hatchway, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 0
  • Neighborhood: Durham Center
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Parking Info: Unpaved, Driveway, Off Street Parking
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.41 AC / 17,859 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Main Street
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.474648
  • Longitude: -72.679697
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Commuter Bus, Library, Park, Public Transportation
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $3,722
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Main level hook-up
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Combination Liv/Din Rm,Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Combination Liv/Din Rm,Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Combination Liv/Din Rm,Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Combination Liv/Din Rm,Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Island,Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Island,Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Laundry Hookup,Remodeled,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Laundry Hookup,Remodeled,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Remodeled,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Remodeled,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone
  • Exclusions: None
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 0
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1044
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Historic District, Cleared, Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 965237
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1044.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1044.0
  • Zoning: MR
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Property History for 159 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 9, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513183524

$290,000

+124.0% / yr

Nov 5, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327122154

$1—
Oct 15, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #228771536

$110,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/09/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513183524

$290,000

+124.0% / yr

11/05/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327122154

$1
10/15/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #228771536

$110,000

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

Public Records for 159 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$66,910Additions$41,800Total$108,710
Tax Record2025$4,065 ($339 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,044 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,044 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt208 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningMAIN SCountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNDURH G0102800

Schools near 159 Main Street

This home is within Regional School District 13.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Frederick Brewster School
Public - PK to 1
Frank Ward Strong School
Public - 6 to 8
Coginchaug Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Middlefield Memorial School
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Frederick Brewster School
PublicPK to 1

Frank Ward Strong School
Public6 to 8

Coginchaug Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Middlefield Memorial School
Public4 to 5

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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