Last Sold Price
5 beds2,783 sqft$99/sqft
170 Short Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405

Description

Short Beach! Rare opportunity to own two homes on one property! Walk to the beach! The rear property is a newer home offering 3 bedrooms 1.5 bath colonial with first floor bedroom. Large eat in kitchen, first floor laundry, both bedrooms on the second floor have skylights. The second home offers the charm of yesteryear with two bedrooms, living room with fieldstone fireplace. Hardwood floors. Private backyard, one car garage and lots of parking available. This home does need some TLC and updating...Short Beach! Rare opportunity to own two homes on one property! Walk to the beach! The rear property is a newer home offering 3 bedrooms 1.5 bath colonial with first floor bedroom. Large eat in kitchen, first floor laundry, both bedrooms on the second floor have skylights. The second home offers the charm of yesteryear with two bedrooms, living room with fieldstone fireplace. Hardwood floors. Private backyard, one car garage and lots of parking available. This home does need some TLC and updating but offers endless possibilities with having a separate in-law setup! Fabulous location minutes to Branford center, restaurants, beaches, Yale and downtown New Haven. Not to be missed!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/20/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gene Pica • RE/MAX Alliance
    P: (203) 314-7578 C: (203) 314-7578 genepica@remax.net

Property Details for 170 Short Beach Road

Status
MLS #
170369999
Days on Market
126
Taxes
$7,118 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1990
Lot Size
0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
Basement Description
Crawl Space, Unfinished
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
0
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial, Ranch
Garage Parking Info
Off Street Parking
Swimming Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$605,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

Branford, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Alliance, Gene Pica

Sold By RE/MAX Alliance, Jamie Dumaine-Russell

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Building Information for 170 Short Beach Road

Stories-Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,991 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,398

Property Taxes

$593

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 170 Short Beach Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Exit 53 right on Route 1, left on Short Beach Road.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.261974
  • Longitude: -72.833244
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Public Transportation
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $7,118
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Shed
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Room Count: 6
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Skylight
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Skylight
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Skylight
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1062233
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2783.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2783.0
  • Zoning: R3
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Property History for 170 Short Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1490917448

$275,000

+121.5% / yr

Aug 21, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327130554

$1
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1490917448

$275,000

+121.5% / yr

08/21/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327130554

$1

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

Public Records for 170 Short Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand$81,500Additions$276,300Total$357,800
Tax Record2025$7,657 ($638 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size18,731 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNBRAN M:C10-000 B:003 L:00024

Schools near 170 Short Beach Road

This home is within Branford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Public5 to 8

Branford High School
Public9 to 12

John B. Sliney School
PublicPK to 4

Mary T. Murphy School
PublicPK to 4

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 170 Short Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405
$275,000
5
2,783
18,730
$255,000
3
2,319
17,859
$150,000
2
1.5
1,639
13,068
3
2.5
2,023
15,246
$1
16,988
$305,000
3
1,633
12,632

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Alliance, Gene Pica

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