281 Fern Hill Road

Closed 5/8/23
Closed 5/8/23
.56 Acres level lot
Sold
Last Sold Price
$395,000
3 beds2,612 sqft

281 Fern Hill Rd, Watertown, CT 06795

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.56 acresLot Size
1971Year Built
$151/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This spacious 2,612 sqft split level home is being offered by the original owners! Many upgrades since 2014 which includes Anderson windows, roof, furnace, central air, hot water heaters 40 and 80 gallons powered by solar, and driveway just to mention a few. Beautiful hardwood oak flooring, including bedrooms. Enormous 24x24 family/game room leads to a 20x18 spa room with Jacuzzi. Spa leads to a 12x17 trek deck looking onto beautiful perennial gardens and above ground pool. Half bath has washer/dryer....This spacious 2,612 sqft split level home is being offered by the original owners! Many upgrades since 2014 which includes Anderson windows, roof, furnace, central air, hot water heaters 40 and 80 gallons powered by solar, and driveway just to mention a few. Beautiful hardwood oak flooring, including bedrooms. Enormous 24x24 family/game room leads to a 20x18 spa room with Jacuzzi. Spa leads to a 12x17 trek deck looking onto beautiful perennial gardens and above ground pool. Half bath has washer/dryer. Main floor offers an open concept 24x11 living room with 11x7 bay window letting in lots of natural light, leading to 10x12 dining room. Dining room looks into eat in kitchen and leads to a 3-seasons back porch with lots of windows so bright and airy. Upstairs has an upgraded full bath with linen closet, all 3-bedrooms has bay windows. Master suite is 30x20 with a nice nook for a vanity or office space, tiled full master bath, two double closets as well as a walk in closet.! Did I mention a laundry chute! Two car attached garage makes this home complete. Awesome location and close to shopping, dining, Rt-6, Rt-8... great for commuters. Fantastic location for all you golfers... minutes from Crestbrook Public Course and close to Veterans Park.
  • Listed by: Janice Peluso 203.560.0821 jan@gwmanagement.com • G & W Real Estate
Listing closed: 05/08/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170555049
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Property Information for 281 Fern Hill Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,471 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Litchfield County
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Split Level
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage, Paved, Driveway
  • Swimming Pool: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1971
  • Lot Size: 0.56 AC / 24,393 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Rt-6 to Fern Hill
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Watertown
  • Latitude: 41.62723
  • Longitude: -73.115213
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Public Pool, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $6,471

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool Description: Above Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Half Bath
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 12
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Breakfast Bar,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan,Island,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Tub w/Shower
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Laundry Hookup
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Concrete Floor,Hot Tub,Sliders,Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 18.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1000
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1612
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Dry, Cleared, Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 917259
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1612.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2612.0
  • Zoning: R70
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Active Solar, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank, 80 Gallon Tank
  • 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 281 Fern Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1510266292

$395,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1510266292

$395,000

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

Public Records for 281 Fern Hill Road

Taxable Value

Land

$54,950

Additions

$209,370
Total$264,320

Tax Record

2025

$7,940 ($662 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,612 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,612 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

800 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

24,394 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1971

Year Renovated

1993

Zoning

R70

County

NAUGATUCK VALLEY

APN

WTWN M:63 B:36 L:3E

Schools near 281 Fern Hill Road

This home is within Watertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John Trumbull Primary School
Public - PK to 2
Swift Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Watertown High School
Public - 9 to 12
Fletcher W. Judson School
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
John Trumbull Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Swift Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

Fletcher W. Judson School
Public3 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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