198 Benton Road

Closed 7/31/14
Closed 7/31/14
Exterior Front.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$890,000
4 beds3,995 sqft
198 Benton Rd, Morris, CT 06763
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.25 acresLot Size
1826Year Built
$223/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Surrounded by pastoral farmland and views on 4.2 Acres, this 1826 handsome colonial has been lovingly taken care of inside and out. Twelve rooms,4.1 Baths, 3 fps, in-ground heated pool, delightful sunroom, terraces,stunning gardens and specimen plantings. The original section of this pristine residence has a pretty living room with fireplace, built-ins and access to a newer sun-filled enclosed porch overlooking beautiful gardens, terraces and an in-ground heated pool. The formal dining room also...Surrounded by pastoral farmland and views on 4.2 Acres, this 1826 handsome colonial has been lovingly taken care of inside and out. Twelve rooms,4.1 Baths, 3 fps, in-ground heated pool, delightful sunroom, terraces,stunning gardens and specimen plantings. The original section of this pristine residence has a pretty living room with fireplace, built-ins and access to a newer sun-filled enclosed porch overlooking beautiful gardens, terraces and an in-ground heated pool. The formal dining room also with a fireplace is adjacent to a sitting room with original paneling, fireplace and the continuation of wide board floors and a powder room with sherle wagner fixtures. Two bedrooms and full bath are on the second floor. A bow window with cushioned seating invites you to linger in the country kitchen with radiant heated floor, white cabinetry and farm table while a separate laundry room and custom built storage areas house china,linens, etc. The newer addition with air conditioning has a library with built-ins and full bath . The second floor master suite is 17x23 with w-i-c and full bath. Another ensuite bedroom plus a wonderful study/office with shaker built-ins completes this floor. Terraces by the pool are perfect for entertaining.
  • Listed by: Suzanne Doyle 860.307.7335 doylsu45@gmail.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 07/31/2014 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: L150183

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 198 Benton Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,980 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Litchfield County
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1826
  • Lot Size: 4.25 AC / 185,130 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Directions: Fro rt 109 turn onto benton road
  • Elementary School: Morris
  • High School: Wamogo
  • Latitude: 41.677998
  • Longitude: -73.18346
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Property Tax: $9,980
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio, Stone Wall
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground Pool
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range, Subzero, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Walk-up
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiant
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 12
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Upper Level
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Upper Level
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Type: Other
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Type: Other
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Upper Level
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Upper Level
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Upper Level
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Upper Level
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Formal
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Formal
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Country,Eating Space,Pantry
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Country,Eating Space,Pantry
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Formal
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 18
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Formal
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 19
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 20
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: white
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Sq Ft Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1826
  • Bank Owned Property: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 825199
  • Sq Ft Total: 3995.0
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 198 Benton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #434867422

$875,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #434867422

$875,000

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

Public Records for 198 Benton Road

Taxable ValueLand$100,640Additions$768,360Total$869,000
Tax Record2025$16,885 ($1,407 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,995 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,995 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt720 SqFtStories2Lot Size100,188 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1826Year Renovated2004ZoningR-9CountyNORTHWEST HILLSAPNMORR M:10 B:180 L:198

Schools near 198 Benton Road

This home is within Regional School District 06.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Warren Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Wamogo Regional Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wamogo Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Warren Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Wamogo Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wamogo 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 198 Benton Road, Morris, CT 06763
$890,000
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3,995
185,130
140 Higbie Road, Morris, CT 06763
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23,958
201 Benton Road, Morris, CT 06763
$15,000
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156 Benton Road, Morris, CT 06763
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