Last Sold Price
4 beds3,676 sqft$114/sqft
197 Rope Ferry RdWaterford, CT06385

Description

An exciting new price point for this beautifully maintained contemporary Colonial! Do NOT be fooled by this Rope Ferry address. Other than the convenience, this home's parcel, set far back from Route 1A, open yard secured by "sturdy" trees and its stonewall, along with features like its own vegetable garden, give this 2002 custom built 4BD | 3.5BA colonial an "estate" feel. Adding to the ambiance of this parcel's 1.65 acres is the abutting 10+ acres of protected land. A "one-owner", virtuously maintained...An exciting new price point for this beautifully maintained contemporary Colonial! Do NOT be fooled by this Rope Ferry address. Other than the convenience, this home's parcel, set far back from Route 1A, open yard secured by "sturdy" trees and its stonewall, along with features like its own vegetable garden, give this 2002 custom built 4BD | 3.5BA colonial an "estate" feel. Adding to the ambiance of this parcel's 1.65 acres is the abutting 10+ acres of protected land. A "one-owner", virtuously maintained home with elegant wrap-around porch, perfect for enjoying matured, manicured landscaping with unique plantings, oversized two car garage, large back deck for entertaining, sizeable, yet level yard to enjoy the outdoors and keep yard work simple. Enter into a well-lit center hall with a sophisticated floor plan & well-kept hardwoods, allowing for "easy" living and entertaining. Formal dining and living spaces to each side of the foyer, then opening up to the great room and gracious kitchen space with maple cabinets, granite countertops, copious storage, "updated" appliances and adjoining to the garage by way of the mudroom/laundry room with additional storage. The layout of the upper level affords privacy to the master bedroom & en-suite.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/08/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by India A Cleckley • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (860)-710-0865 C: (860)-710-0865 icleckley@wpsir.com
  2. Listed by Patrick F Brennan • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (860)-710-2506 C: (860)-710-2506 pbrennan@wpsir.com

Property Details for 197 Rope Ferry Road

Status
MLS #
170214690
Days on Market
146
Taxes
$8,759 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
2002
Lot Size
1.65 AC / 71,874 SF
Basement Description
Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Cooled, Walk-out, Liveable Space
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial, Contemporary
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, India A Cleckley; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Patrick F Brennan

Sold By RE/MAX on the Bay, Michelle L Mayo

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Building Information for 197 Rope Ferry Road

Stories-Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size1.65 AC / 71,874 SF

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$2,852 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,122

Property Taxes

$730

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 197 Rope Ferry Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Home is just beyond route 159 and Spithead Road intersection heading towards Niantic.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.332413
  • Longitude: -72.15746
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Public Pool, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $8,759
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Shed, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Audio System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Mud room
  • Rooms Additional: Bonus Room
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Type: Great Room
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Shared, Paved, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5284
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 800
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2876
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Level Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 2443235
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2876.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3676.0
  • Zoning: R-40
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • 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: Vacant

Property History for 197 Rope Ferry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658846088

$418,300
Nov 7, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1347950870

$418,300
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658846088

$418,300
11/07/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1347950870

$418,300

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

Public Records for 197 Rope Ferry Road

Taxable ValueLand$99,800Additions$275,440Total$375,240
Tax Record2025$8,766 ($730 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,876 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,876 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,100 SqFtStories2Lot Size71,874 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2002ZoningR-40CountySOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUTAPNWFRD M:144 L:7085

Schools near 197 Rope Ferry Road

This home is within Waterford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Great Neck Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Clark Lane Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waterford High School
Public9 to 12

Oswegatchie Elementary School
PublicPK 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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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, India A Cleckley; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Patrick F Brennan

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