285 River Rd

1,336 Sq. Ft.
$206 / Sq. Ft.
1,336
Sq. Ft.
$206
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful Ranch located in the heart of Mount Carmel surrounded by mature trees and walking distance to the Farmington Canal. Come home and relax in the Living Room with a picturesque view of Sleeping Giant or cozy next to the fireplace surrounded by gorgeous pegged hardwood floors. Home features a wooden ramp with deck space for easy accessibility from the two car garage. Large driveway offers plenty of additional parking. Dining Room opens to the Remodeled Kitchen (2022) with breakfast bar, new...Beautiful Ranch located in the heart of Mount Carmel surrounded by mature trees and walking distance to the Farmington Canal. Come home and relax in the Living Room with a picturesque view of Sleeping Giant or cozy next to the fireplace surrounded by gorgeous pegged hardwood floors. Home features a wooden ramp with deck space for easy accessibility from the two car garage. Large driveway offers plenty of additional parking. Dining Room opens to the Remodeled Kitchen (2022) with breakfast bar, new stainless steel appliances and new tile flooring. Main floor has hardwood and tile throughout, two generous size bedrooms, full bath with tub/shower and shower stall, plus a half bath that includes the washer and dryer. Stay cool in the summer months with central air and a whole house fan. Looking for more room to expand? The unfinished basement offers an additional 1,336 square feet with direct access into the garage. Updates include: Garage door and opener 2020, Oil Tank 2014, Roof 2012, and Burnham Boiler 2009. Conveniently located to New Haven, Quinnipiac, Hamden Town Center, restaurants and shopping. Septic last pumped September 2022. Annual service on Boiler and A/C was done June 2022.
  1. Listed by Julie Luchina • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (860)-866-8563 C: (860)-866-8563 julie.luchina@cbrealty.com

Property Details for 285 River Road

Basement Description
Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Garage Access
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Mount Carmel
Style
Ranch
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING CLOSED: 10/31/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 285 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #170519579
Days on Market28
Taxes$7,220 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
CountyNew Haven County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Julie Luchina

Sold By KW Legacy Partners, Lauren B Seigel-Gross

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Building Information for 285 River Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF

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$1,999 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,398

Property Taxes

$602

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 285 River Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Whitney Avenue to River Road. GPS Friendly.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Hamden
  • Latitude: 41.43969
  • Longitude: -72.90401
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Commuter Bus, Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 8
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $7,220
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Remodeled,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Stall Shower,Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Laundry Hookup,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Brown
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3254
  • Handicap Features: Hard/Low Nap Floors, Ramps
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1336
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Partial
  • Parcel Number: 1146781
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1336.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1336.0
  • Zoning: R2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 285 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1501051198

$275,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1501051198

$275,000

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

Public Records for 285 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$48,650Additions$175,070Total$223,720
Tax Record2024$11,607 ($967 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,336 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960ZoningR2CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNHAMD M:3330 B:015 L:00-0000

Schools near 285 River Road

This home is within Hamden School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
West Woods School
PublicPK to 6

Hamden Middle School
Public7 to 8

Hamden High School
Public9 to 12

Alice Peck Pre-K Program
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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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Julie Luchina

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