271 Redding Rd

Redding, CT 06896

$790,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,495 Sq. Ft.
$226 / Sq. Ft.
3,495
Sq. Ft.
$226
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/30/21
Closed 6/30/21
Welcome to 271 Redding Road, Circa 1773

Description

Own a piece of American history outfitted for the modern buyer. The John Lee House, c.1773 has been preserved with so many original features and yet transformed. One of the oldest known homes in the picturesque Redding. Initially this home started as a farm, later a boy's school and then back to the stunning homestead sitting on bucolic 3.3 acres. Original features include, but not limited to, 5 fireplaces, hand-hewn beams, wide board chestnut floors, an original dumbwaiter. Modern kitchen with two...Own a piece of American history outfitted for the modern buyer. The John Lee House, c.1773 has been preserved with so many original features and yet transformed. One of the oldest known homes in the picturesque Redding. Initially this home started as a farm, later a boy's school and then back to the stunning homestead sitting on bucolic 3.3 acres. Original features include, but not limited to, 5 fireplaces, hand-hewn beams, wide board chestnut floors, an original dumbwaiter. Modern kitchen with two story family room opens to the massive two-tier bluestone patio. Entertain your guests from the stunning dinning room with enormous fireplace and french doors leading to your patio as well. As you can imagine so many improvements have been made to this 4BR, 3BA home but none so much as with this current owner. Recent Improvements include, asphalt roof replaced with period correct cedar shakes (2018), Entire heating system revamped to Triangle tube 95% efficient propane gas fired boiler and hot water heater (2019) Central Air added (2021) New 400' well (2020) Bluestone Patio spans the entire back of the home complete with 2' seating wall (2019) Whole house Kohler 20kw LP/NG Generator (2020), the list goes on and on! Wait until you see this property! Stunning acreage, a huge two story barn with electricity sitting on a gravel horseshoe shaped driveway. POOL SITE has recently been identified (near firepit) for future consideration. Exterior Painting in progress.
  1. Listed by Barbara Adler • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (203)-733-8097 C: (203)-733-8097 barb.adler@raveis.com

Property Details for 271 Redding Road

Basement Description
Full
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Little Boston
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Parking Info
Barn
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 271 Redding Road

StatusClosed
MLS #170397901
Days on Market10
Taxes$13,248 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1773
Lot Size3.31 AC / 144,183 SF
CountyFairfield County
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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Barbara Adler

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Christopher Brown

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Building Information for 271 Redding Road

Stories-Year Built1773Building Size-Lot Size3.31 AC / 144,183 SF

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Property Information for 271 Redding Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Route 7 OR Route 53 to 107 (Redding Rd) No. 271 on North Side of Road. Horseshoe shaped driveway in front of Large Brown Barn/Green Doors.
  • Elementary School: Redding
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Joel Barlow
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.27931
  • Longitude: -73.407234
  • Middle Jr High School: John Read
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Stables/Riding
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $13,248
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Gutters, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Terrace
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: off kitchen
  • Rooms Additional: Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 12
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Stall Shower
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Stone Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Beams,Pantry,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,French Doors,Slate Floor
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Beams,Full Bath,Stall Shower,Walk-In Closet,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Beams,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Beams,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: white
  • Construction Description: Stone, Other
  • Driveway Type: Circular, Paved, Crushed Stone
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 6162
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Property Info: Horse Property
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1773
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 892
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2603
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Farm Land, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Rolling, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 270683
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2603.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3495.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Propane
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 271 Redding Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465626476

$790,000

+6.4% / yr

Jul 5, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574476474

$580,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465626476

$790,000

+6.4% / yr

07/05/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574476474

$580,000

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

Public Records for 271 Redding Road

Taxable ValueLand$153,800Additions$395,700Total$549,500
Tax Record2024$16,232 ($1,353 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,603 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,603 SqFtStories2Lot Size144,184 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1773ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNREDD M:36 L:61Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 271 Redding Road

This home is within Redding School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Redding Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
John Read Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Joel Barlow High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Redding Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

John Read Middle School
Public5 to 8

Joel Barlow 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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