344 West River Road

Closed 7/31/15
Closed 7/31/15
Dramatic living room and dining room with wrap around deck
Last Sold Price
$542,000
5 beds4,300 sqft$126/sqft
344 W River Rd, Orange, CT 06477

Description

This house is a WOW! Spectacular, contemporary William Mack-designed home sited on a large, private, sylvan lot. Sunny, enormous, open main level in the shape of an 8-angled half-circle with beamed ceiling. Living area and dining area separated by a stone chimney with fireplaces on both sides. Wraparound deck for lots of light. Renovated galley kitchen is a cook's delight. Huge office/library in the lower level with natural light and exterior door. Generous in-law, guest or nanny quarters with full...This house is a WOW! Spectacular, contemporary William Mack-designed home sited on a large, private, sylvan lot. Sunny, enormous, open main level in the shape of an 8-angled half-circle with beamed ceiling. Living area and dining area separated by a stone chimney with fireplaces on both sides. Wraparound deck for lots of light. Renovated galley kitchen is a cook's delight. Huge office/library in the lower level with natural light and exterior door. Generous in-law, guest or nanny quarters with full bath and kitchen potential looks out over nature. Energy efficient structure and mechanicals, multi-zoned. Loads of closet space throughout, 3-bay garage under the house, additional 3 bays and workshop in a detached building. Could be purchased with adjacent .95 acre lot MLS N10037155. Come have a look!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Katherine Bennett • Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc
    P: (203) 787-3434 katherine@betsygrauerrealty.com

Property Details for 344 West River Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
N10037171
Days on Market
61
Taxes
$11,957 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1981
Lot Size
6.67 AC / 290,545 SF
County
New Haven County
Basement Description
Full With Walk-Out, Garage Access, Partially Finished
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
6
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Contemporary
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Under House Garage
Swimming Pool
No

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Median sold price

$645,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

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Listing Courtesy of Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc, Katherine Bennett

Sold By RE/MAX Right Choice, Wendy Weir

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Building Information for 344 West River Road

Stories-Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size6.67 AC / 290,545 SF

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Property Information for 344 West River Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Putting Green
  • Directions: Grassy Hill Road to Flax Mill Lane, right onto West River Road
  • Elementary School: Peck Place
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Regional District 5
  • Intermediate School: PBOE
  • Latitude: 41.26382
  • Longitude: -73.05576
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: $11,957
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Underground Utilities, Wrap Around Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Workshop
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 27.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 27.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD58CE93D0B24266E053D501100A0977
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Eating Space,Hardwood Floor,Remodeled
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Eating Space,Hardwood Floor,Remodeled
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Lower Level,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 27.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Lower Level,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 27.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD58CE93D0B24266E053D501100A0977
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Book Shelves
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Book Shelves
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Sliders
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Sliders
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 18
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Green
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar, Clapboard
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Sq Ft Source: Owner
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Treed
  • Parcel Number: 1300344
  • Sq Ft Total: 4300.0
Utilities
  • Electric Amperage: 200
  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 344 West River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #553970825

$542,000

+1.2% / yr

Jun 13, 1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92409571

$439,000

+17.9% / yr

Jun 28, 1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92409839

$375,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #553970825

$542,000

+1.2% / yr

06/13/1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92409571

$439,000

+17.9% / yr

06/28/1996

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92409839

$375,000

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

Public Records for 344 West River Road

Taxable ValueLand$272,800Additions$233,400Total$506,200
Tax Record2025$14,730 ($1,228 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,884 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,884 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt640 SqFtStories2Lot Size290,545 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated1981ZoningRESCountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNORNG M:17 B:1 L:4

Schools near 344 West River Road

This home is within Orange School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Peck Place School
Public - 1 to 6
Amity Middle School: Orange
Public - 7 to 8
Amity Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Amity Middle School: Bethany
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Peck Place School
Public1 to 6

Amity Middle School: Orange
Public7 to 8

Amity Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Amity Middle School: Bethany
Public7 to 8

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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