38 Lower River Rd

Cornwall, CT 06796

$665,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,579 Sq. Ft.
$258 / Sq. Ft.
2,579
Sq. Ft.
$258
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/24/23
Closed 2/24/23

Description

West Cornwall Village Home With Apartment - Surrounded by gardens and beautiful stonework, this stately 1830s homestead is ideally situated in the village of West Cornwall overlooks the Housatonic River and is just a stone's throw from the iconic covered bridge. A graceful front entry highlights the center staircase and meanders to the Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen with a large Pantry, and then the back Enclosed Porch. The spacious and level lawn feels deceptively large and is filled with stunning...West Cornwall Village Home With Apartment - Surrounded by gardens and beautiful stonework, this stately 1830s homestead is ideally situated in the village of West Cornwall overlooks the Housatonic River and is just a stone's throw from the iconic covered bridge. A graceful front entry highlights the center staircase and meanders to the Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen with a large Pantry, and then the back Enclosed Porch. The spacious and level lawn feels deceptively large and is filled with stunning gardens and a quintessential, rustic Artist's Barn – a true oasis of tranquility in the heart of the village. The upper level of the main home offers three bedrooms and a Full Bath with a soaking tub. An additional full bathroom is on the main level. A walk-up attic with stunning floorboards could be converted into bonus space. To the right of the Main entry Foyer and Covered Porch, there are private entry doors to the attached apartment. A large Living Room with a fireplace and door to the backyard also leads to the Eat-In Kitchen. There is a Full Bath on this main level and an additional bedroom and Full Bath on the second floor of the apartment. Enjoy the best of country living from this village home that brings you to the heart of the Litchfield Hills outdoor recreation and beauty.
  1. Listed by Holly M Leibrock • Elyse Harney Real Estate
    P: (860)-248-0117 C: (860)-248-0117 holly@harneyre.com
  2. Listed by Liza C Reiss • Elyse Harney Real Estate
    P: (860)-671-0288 C: (860)-671-0288 lreiss@harneyre.com

Property Details for 38 Lower River Road

Basement Description
Full, Crawl Space
Direct Waterfront
No
Expected Active Date
09-16-2022
Garages Number
0
Neighborhood
West Cornwall
Style
Antique
Garage Parking Info
Unpaved
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING CLOSED: 02/24/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 38 Lower River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #170523099
Days on Market126
Taxes$7,519 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1830
Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,651 SF
CountyLitchfield County
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Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate, Holly M Leibrock; Elyse Harney Real Estate, Liza C Reiss

Sold By Elyse Harney Real Estate, William J Melnick

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Building Information for 38 Lower River Road

Stories-Year Built1830Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,651 SF

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Property Information for 38 Lower River Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS friendly.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Housatonic
  • Latitude: 41.870262
  • Longitude: -73.362127
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $7,519
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4664
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Metal
  • Year Built: 1830
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: First Floor
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2579
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 804149
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2579.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2579.0
  • Zoning: RR1
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 38 Lower River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506979934

$665,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506979934

$665,000

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

Public Records for 38 Lower River Road

Taxable ValueLand$125,900Additions$412,100Total$538,000
Tax Record2024$8,586 ($716 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,819 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,819 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,368 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1830ZoningR-1CountyNORTHWEST HILLSAPNCORN M:H03 B:02 L:07

Schools near 38 Lower River Road

This home is within Regional School District 01.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cornwall Consolidated School
Public - PK to 8
Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Leapss
Public - 2 to 5
Total
Public - 2 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Cornwall Consolidated School
PublicPK to 8

Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Leapss
Public2 to 5

Total
Public2 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 Elyse Harney Real Estate, Holly M Leibrock; Elyse Harney Real Estate, Liza C Reiss

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