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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,800 sqft
257 Columbus Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1916Year Built
$158/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

What a great house...at this price...and in THIS market. You will want to buy it TODAY! You will fall in love with all this beautiful home has to offer. The inviting front porch welcomes you home after a long day with a place to relax and let the days cares fade away. Step inside to the light, bright front to back living room with covered porch just outside for more unwinding and decompressing. Step from the living room to the large dining room with plenty of windows. Go to the kitchen in the back...What a great house...at this price...and in THIS market. You will want to buy it TODAY! You will fall in love with all this beautiful home has to offer. The inviting front porch welcomes you home after a long day with a place to relax and let the days cares fade away. Step inside to the light, bright front to back living room with covered porch just outside for more unwinding and decompressing. Step from the living room to the large dining room with plenty of windows. Go to the kitchen in the back and discover a wonderful place to cook, play and create wonderful meals. With a gas stove and plenty of cabinets and counter space, it is a cook's dream. Step out the back door into your large, private, fully fenced back yard with just the right amount of space. Even further back is a nice two car garage for tinkering or just keeping out of the cold and rain. Go back inside and discover all the upstairs has to offer. A comfortable full bath awaits and a double sized master bedroom welcomes you to have a sweet and pleasant rest. Two more generously sized bedrooms round out the second floor. Vintage hardwood floors have been well cared for an are in great shape. Add to all this central air and forced hot air gas heat and you've got a winner. But wait, there's more! There is a full walk up attic and full basement for plenty of storage. Don't wait. Schedule a showing today!
  • Listed by: Robin J Soboleski-Boutin 203.980.8677 robinsellsct@gmail.com • Statewide Premier Prop. LLC
Listing closed: 06/09/2022 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170483967

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Sold By Weichert-Sawicki & Associates, Joenny Peralta

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Property Information for 257 Columbus Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,891 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: South Meriden
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,246 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Prospect Avenue or Highland Avenue to Columbus Avenue.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.527042
  • Longitude: -72.81768
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $4,891
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Room Count: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Blue
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1800
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Corner Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1172367
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1800.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1800.0
  • Zoning: R-1
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 257 Columbus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 9, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492273313

$285,000

+7.5% / yr

Sep 23, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #656011961

$234,000

+1.1% / yr

Oct 18, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #190233534

$201,000

+7.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/09/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492273313

$285,000

+7.5% / yr

09/23/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #656011961

$234,000

+1.1% / yr

10/18/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #190233534

$201,000

+7.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 257 Columbus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$58,800Additions$100,870Total$159,670
Tax Record2024$6,403 ($534 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt900 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,246 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916Year Renovated1916ZoningR-1CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNMERI M:607 B:183 L:4

Schools near 257 Columbus 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 - K 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

Step-Meriden School District
PublicK 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 Statewide Premier Prop. LLC, Robin J Soboleski-Boutin

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