245 Brooklyn Rd

Canterbury, CT 06331

$750,000
Price
4
Beds
3,285 Sq. Ft.
$228 / Sq. Ft.
3,285
Sq. Ft.
$228
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked along a quiet country road, the Isaac Backus House (c.1787) is a beautifully preserved New England Colonial on 45 private acres with stone walls, walking trails, and a pond. This 4-bed, 3-bath home offers 3,259 sq ft of timeless charm-wide-plank floors, hand-sawn beams, and six working fireplaces, two with pizza and bread ovens. A spacious kitchen with gas cooktop, stainless appliances, and stone fireplace overlooks the patio and herb garden. Enjoy a 3-level barn with horse stall, chicken...Tucked along a quiet country road, the Isaac Backus House (c.1787) is a beautifully preserved New England Colonial on 45 private acres with stone walls, walking trails, and a pond. This 4-bed, 3-bath home offers 3,259 sq ft of timeless charm-wide-plank floors, hand-sawn beams, and six working fireplaces, two with pizza and bread ovens. A spacious kitchen with gas cooktop, stainless appliances, and stone fireplace overlooks the patio and herb garden. Enjoy a 3-level barn with horse stall, chicken coop, and workshop, plus solar panels, a wood-burning furnace, and restored chimneys. A structural engineer called it one of the most solidly built historic homes he's seen-a true Connecticut legacy.
  1. Listed by Cary A Marcoux • RE/MAX Bell Park Realty
    P: (860)-428-9292 C: (860)-428-9292 carymarcouxsells@gmail.com

Property Details for 245 Brooklyn Road

Basement Description
Full, Full With Walk-Out
Direct Waterfront
No
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
None, Off Street Parking, Driveway, Unpaved
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 08:55 PM

Property Details for 245 Brooklyn Road

StatusActive
MLS #24137306
Days on Market36
Taxes$7,148 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1787
Lot Size45.14 AC / 1,966,298 SF
CountyWindham County

Location

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Building Information for 245 Brooklyn Road

Stories-Year Built1787Building Size-Lot Size45.14 AC / 1,966,298 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,302 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,706

Property Taxes

$596

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 245 Brooklyn Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.731819
  • Longitude: -72.024075
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 10
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $7,148
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Porch, Barn, Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 42787194CBED2739E0631A01100A7C64
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Red
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Year Built: 1787
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3285
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1678358
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3285.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3285.0
  • Zoning: RD
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Active Solar
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 245 Brooklyn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1512691519

$625,000

+6.3% / yr

Sep 15, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #678490715

$530,000

+3.6% / yr

Aug 30, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168295273

$310,000

+9.4% / yr

Feb 16, 1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92819505

$120,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1512691519

$625,000

+6.3% / yr

09/15/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #678490715

$530,000

+3.6% / yr

08/30/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168295273

$310,000

+9.4% / yr

02/16/1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92819505

$120,000

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

Public Records for 245 Brooklyn Road

Taxable ValueLand$87,900Additions$338,600Total$426,500
Tax Record2024$7,148 ($596 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,285 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,285 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,708 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,966,298 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1787CountyWINDHAMAPNCBRY M:25 B:4Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 245 Brooklyn Road

This home is within Canterbury School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Canterbury Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Canterbury Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
Public5 to 8

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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More information about 245 Brooklyn Road, Canterbury, CT 06331

245 Brooklyn Road is a single family home for sale in Canterbury, CT 06331. This property was listed for sale on November 3, 2025 by RE/MAX Bell Park Realty, it's currently listed at $750,000. It has been on the market for a total of 36 days and was last sold on May 31, 2023. This listing's school district is Canterbury School District. Nearby schools include Canterbury Elementary School and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School. 245 Brooklyn Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,285 sqft single family home built in 1787.

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