Last Sold Price
5 beds2,072 sqft$181/sqft
21 Palmer Rd, Branford, CT 06405

Description

Charming. Quaint. Special. These few words only partially describe this lovely home. Sitting on a quiet side street, you cannot beat the LOCATION of this home in the beautiful Branford Center! This cape style home has so much to offer and plenty of space for everyone with approx. 2,100 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage with storage space above. Upon entering you will find an enclosed heated porch filled with windows, making it light and bright for an office, playroom, gym or many other...Charming. Quaint. Special. These few words only partially describe this lovely home. Sitting on a quiet side street, you cannot beat the LOCATION of this home in the beautiful Branford Center! This cape style home has so much to offer and plenty of space for everyone with approx. 2,100 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage with storage space above. Upon entering you will find an enclosed heated porch filled with windows, making it light and bright for an office, playroom, gym or many other possibilities, or just relaxing with morning coffee or evening wine. Main level boasts a large living room with gas fireplace & a spacious dining room leading to the kitchen which offers direct access to the covered deck, perfect for outdoor entertaining anytime of the year. There are 3 bedrooms & an updated full bathroom located on first floor. Up a few stairs, you will find 2 more bedrooms with skylights and walk in closets. There is also an additional walk in cedar closet, and a full bathroom. Additionally this home has vinyl replacement windows & easy maintenance vinyl siding, along with a 2 car detached garage with new roof and main house newer roof. For additional space, there is a large basement, offering plenty of storage. This home offers a fabulous location just minutes from the train station, beach, schools, downtown, shopping, Lobster Shack, Nellie Greens, Library, Yale & highways.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lauren Freedman • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (203) 889-8336 C: (203) 889-8336 Lauren.Freedman@cbmoves.com

Property Details for 21 Palmer Road

Status
MLS #
170325697
Days on Market
27
Taxes
$5,908 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1933
Lot Size
0.41 AC / 17,859 SF
Basement Description
Full, Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Interior Access, Hatchway Access, Sump Pump
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Cape Cod, Other
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage
Swimming Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$460,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Branford, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Lauren Freedman

Sold By Gibney Real Estate, Gloria Gibney

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Building Information for 21 Palmer Road

Stories-Year Built1933Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,398 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,906

Property Taxes

$492

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 21 Palmer Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: exit 54 for Cedar St towards Branford. Turn right on Cedar St, right on Palmer Rd
  • Elementary School: John B. Sliney
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Branford
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.280994
  • Longitude: -72.81631
  • Middle Jr High School: Francis Walsh
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Walk to Bus Lines
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $5,908
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Deck, Gutters, Porch-Enclosed, Shed
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Radiator
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Workshop
  • Room Count: 0
  • Rooms Total: 7
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: yellow
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4136
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Gable
  • Year Built: 1933
  • 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: 1848
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1064152
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2072.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2072.0
  • Zoning: R1
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • 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 for 21 Palmer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 26, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #683259788

$375,000

+3.9% / yr

Nov 21, 1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92130354

$140,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/26/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #683259788

$375,000

+3.9% / yr

11/21/1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92130354

$140,000

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

Public Records for 21 Palmer Road

Taxable ValueLand$89,700Additions$263,100Total$352,800
Tax Record2025$7,550 ($629 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933Year Renovated1973CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNBRAN M:D07-000 B:009 L:00008

Schools near 21 Palmer 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

Mary R. Tisko 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: 21 Palmer Road, Branford, CT 06405
$375,000
5
2,072
17,859
$231,500
3
1.5
2,230
22,216
$135,833
3
1.5
1,280
10,890
3
1.5
2,714
10,019
$310,000
2
2.5
1,603
17,860
3
2.5
1,541
7,405

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