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Last Sold Price
2,374 sqft$19/sqft
256 Cook Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
Multi FamilyProperty Type
6,969 sq ftLot Size
1905Year Built
$19/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is truly a handyman special, but has 5 year roof and both gas furnaces are approximately 8 years old and electric has 2 breaker panels must have 24 hour notice to show cash offers only bank won't financeThis is truly a handyman special, but has 5 year roof and both gas furnaces are approximately 8 years old and electric has 2 breaker panels must have 24 hour notice to show cash offers only bank won't finance
  • Listed by: Donna Russell-Smith 860.759.4884 donnars@prudentialct.com • Prudential Connecticut Realty
Listing closed: 05/24/2012 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: G619351

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Prudential Connecticut Realty, Donna Russell-Smith

Sold By Pearce Real Estate, Diane Shea

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Property Information for 256 Cook Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,302 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-Family / 2 Family
  • Basement Description: Dirt Floor
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Units on different Floors
  • Garage Parking Info: On Street Parking
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Directions: Cook ave down to corner of meridian
  • Elementary School: Pboe
  • High School: Pboe
  • Latitude: 41.531063
  • Longitude: -72.80817
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 4
HOA and Fees
  • Property Tax: $4,302
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Attic Description: Partially Finished
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Rooms Total: 5
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Driveway Type: Dirt
  • Exterior Siding: Asbestos
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Bank Owned Property: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1174406
  • Sq Ft Total: 2374.0
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Total Number of Units: 2
Building Details
  • Unit Count: 2
  • Number of Stories: 3
Unit 1
  • Unit Entry Order: 2
  • Unit Modified Date: 07-28-2017
  • Unit Monthly Rent: $750
  • Unit Type: Efficiency
Unit 2
  • Unit Entry Order: 1
  • Unit Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Modified Date: 07-28-2017
  • Unit Monthly Rent: $750
  • Unit Num Rooms: 5
  • Unit Type: 2 Bedrooms
Unit 3
  • Unit Entry Order: 1
  • Unit Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Modified Date: 07-28-2017
  • Unit Monthly Rent: $750
  • Unit Num Rooms: 5
  • Unit Type: 2 Bedrooms
Unit 4
  • Unit Entry Order: 2
  • Unit Modified Date: 07-28-2017
  • Unit Monthly Rent: $750
  • Unit Type: Efficiency

Property History for 256 Cook Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #331331348

$45,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #331331348

$45,000

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

Public Records for 256 Cook Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$28,140Additions$67,410Total$95,550
Tax Record2024$3,622 ($302 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,746 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,746 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,072 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1905Year Renovated1905ZoningR-1CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNMERI M:13 B:58 L:16

Schools near 256 Cook Avenue

This home is within Meriden 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
Casimir Pulaski School
PublicPK to 5

Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

Orville H. Platt High School
Public9 to 12

Stars-Meriden School District
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 256 Cook Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
$45,000
2,374
6,969
3
2,580
7,841
$190,000
3
3,110
6,098
$150,000
3
1,530
7,840
$120,000
3,036
8,712
$70,000
6,534

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