39 Chaffinch Island Road

Closed 1/23/23
Closed 1/23/23
Welcome to 39 Chaffinch Island Road. A light filled Contemporary home in a stunning, private setting in south Guilford and less than 2 miles to the Guilford Green.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$760,000
4 beds2,632 sqft$289/sqft
39 Chaffinch Island Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.34 acresLot Size
1962Year Built
$289/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Peaceful tranquility describes the setting of this contemporary home. Built in 1962 with extensions and renovations since then. This 1 floor home has a large Family Room with a fireplace, a south facing Living Room and Dining Room with walls of glass and access to the large deck and a vintage kitchen with skylight and large pantries. There is expansion potential into the Sitting Room on the north side of the house. There is a dedicated Office off the Sitting Room. A large coat closet in the foyer...Peaceful tranquility describes the setting of this contemporary home. Built in 1962 with extensions and renovations since then. This 1 floor home has a large Family Room with a fireplace, a south facing Living Room and Dining Room with walls of glass and access to the large deck and a vintage kitchen with skylight and large pantries. There is expansion potential into the Sitting Room on the north side of the house. There is a dedicated Office off the Sitting Room. A large coat closet in the foyer plus laundry and a 1/2 bath check many of the "must have, " boxes. The home has 4 bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and full bath. There are 3 other BRs plus a recently renovated full bath that is handicapped accessible. Above the Living Room there is a loft that could be another study space or artist’s space. Off the family room is a delightful screened porch with cathedral ceiling. The views of the gardens and the lawn are especially wonderful from the porch. There is a 2-car garage located on the lower level plus a workshop with walkout access to the yard. The partial basement holds the new Furnace plus the 200-amp electrical circuit breakers and generator switch. The home has central air. Located on Chaffinch Island Road with easy access to Chaffinch Island Park there is a sense of neighborhood while the setting for the house is very private. Just a few miles to the Guilford Center, Train, Beaches, and Marinas this lovely home is a rare find.
  • Listed by: Leigh Whiteman 203.430.1467 Leigh.Whiteman@Raveis.com • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 01/23/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170539877

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

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Property Information for 39 Chaffinch Island Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,734 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New Haven County
  • Basement Description: Partial With Hatchway, Unfinished, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Expected Active Date: 12-16-2022
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Under House Garage, Off Street Parking
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 12-16-2022
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 2.34 AC / 101,930 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Whitfield Street, right on to Water Street/CT146, Left on to Mulberry Point Road, Left on Chaffinch Island Road to 39 Chaffinch Island Road. House not visible from road. Long driveway
  • Elementary School: A. W. Cox
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Guilford
  • Latitude: 41.265465
  • Longitude: -72.686731
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 2
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $7,734
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Porch-Screened, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Wood/Coal Stove
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Workshop
  • Room Count: 14
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Bay/Bow Window,Cathedral Ceiling,Skylight,Sliders,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: EFA9F8A92EC362B7E053D501100A2AEA
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Full Bath,Stall Shower
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 14
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Width: 3.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Wall/Wall Carpet,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Pantry,Vinyl Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: EFA9F8A92EC362B7E053D501100A2AEA
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Vinyl Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Half Bath,Hardwood Floor,Skylight
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Skylight,Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Sliders,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Stall Shower,Vinyl Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Cedar, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Handicap Features: 32" Minimum Door Widths, Bath Grab Bars, Lever Door Handles, Lever Faucets, Raised Toilet
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Flat
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Possible
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2632
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Open Lot, Some Wetlands
  • Parcel Number: 1117503
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2632.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2632.0
  • Zoning: R-5I
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Passive Solar, Generator Ready, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 39 Chaffinch Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1505382261

$760,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1505382261

$760,000

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

Public Records for 39 Chaffinch Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$217,630Additions$168,210Total$385,840
Tax Record2024$10,668 ($889 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,632 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,632 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,632 SqFtStories1Lot Size101,930 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1995ZoningR-5ICountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNGUIL M:22043

Schools near 39 Chaffinch Island Road

This home is within Guilford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
A. Baldwin Middle School
Public - 5 to 6
E. C. Adams Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Guilford High School
Public - 9 to 12
A. W. Cox School
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
A. Baldwin Middle School
Public5 to 6

E. C. Adams Middle School
Public7 to 8

Guilford High School
Public9 to 12

A. W. Cox School
PublicK to 4

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 39 Chaffinch Island Road, Guilford, CT 06437
$760,000
4
2,632
101,930
330 Mulberry Point Road, Guilford, CT 06437
–
3
1
1,459
27,878
127 Chaffinch Island Road, Guilford, CT 06437
$385,000
3
1,628
63,597
292 Mulberry Point Road, Guilford, CT 06437
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2
1
1,503
87,120
33 Chaffinch Island Road, Guilford, CT 06437
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5
4,510
40,511
21 Sylvan Hills Road, Guilford, CT 06437
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3
2,489
71,002

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