489 Bassett Road

Closed 8/23/21
Closed 8/23/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$462,500
4 beds2,118 sqft
489 Bassett Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
Single FamilyProperty Type
10 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$218/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Bright & Open 4BR/2B Country Home stately set on almost 10 prime acres, partially surrounded by protected land-ideal for horses, nature lovers, gardening or peaceful & private enjoyment-Walk to the blueberry farm or Blue Trail. The well kept main level has gleaming hardwood floors, dining room open to living room with woodstove, kitchen, updated full bathroom with tub/shower and 3 bedrooms. Offers a potential in-law apartment in the finished walk-out lower level with glass sliders on each side, full-sized...Bright & Open 4BR/2B Country Home stately set on almost 10 prime acres, partially surrounded by protected land-ideal for horses, nature lovers, gardening or peaceful & private enjoyment-Walk to the blueberry farm or Blue Trail. The well kept main level has gleaming hardwood floors, dining room open to living room with woodstove, kitchen, updated full bathroom with tub/shower and 3 bedrooms. Offers a potential in-law apartment in the finished walk-out lower level with glass sliders on each side, full-sized windows, generous-sized kitchen open to family room with fireplace, large 13X17 bedroom with huge walk-in closet, 2 more closets and full bathroom with shower. Freshly painted exterior this spring, and new furnace in 2018. Also, in 2011, a new 4 bedroom septic system, bathroom renovation, new windows & glass doors, the well brought to code and in 2009, a new roof. Enjoy dynamite sunrises in the backyard & stunning sunsets from the front! 9.88 acres confirmed with newer survey. Watertown in Litchfield County, is home of the prestigious Taft School, Crestbrook Park Golf Course (one of the area's best public courses, with public pool & tennis! -just a few miles away), Watertown Golf Club, Hawk's Ridge Winery and Veteran's Memorial Park with playground, basketball court, ball field, walking area, bocce & pavilion. Only 12 minutes Litchfield Green, 90 mins to NYC & 2+ hrs to Boston. Property of estate/selling as is, agent/part of estate. Ask agent about taxes.
  • Listed by: Donna Membrino 203.217.4374 dmembrino@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 08/23/2021 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170403690

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

56

Sale-to-list ratio

93.3%

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Property Information for 489 Bassett Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,397 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Litchfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Expected Active Date: 05-28-2021
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Style: Hi-Ranch
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 05-28-2021
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Owner
  • Directions: ROUTE 63 TO BASSETT RD TO #489
  • Elementary School: John Trumbull
  • High School: Watertown
  • Intermediate School: Judson
  • Latitude: 41.65728
  • Longitude: -73.13853
  • Middle Jr High School: Swift
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s), Public Pool, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $6,397
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Porch, Shed, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Mud Room
  • Room Count: 0
  • Rooms Total: 9
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: WHITE
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt
  • Exclusions: White corner cabinet in dining room
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Sq Ft Description: The walk-out finished LL is at grade with glass doors on each end of home & full windows all around.
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1418
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Farm Land, Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 910367
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2118.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2118.0
  • Zoning: R90
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • 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 489 Bassett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1470614487

$462,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1470614487

$462,500

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

Public Records for 489 Bassett Road

Taxable ValueLand$88,900Additions$189,350Total$278,250
Tax Record2024$8,359 ($697 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,418 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,418 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt718 SqFtStories1Lot Size430,373 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1991ZoningR90CountyNAUGATUCK VALLEYAPNWTWN M:10 B:25 L:2

Schools near 489 Bassett 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 489 Bassett Road, Watertown, CT 06795
$462,500
4
2,118
435,600
465 Bassett Road, Watertown, CT 06795
$480,000
3
2,339
229,561
435 Bassett Road, Watertown, CT 06795
–
4
2
2,903
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514 Bassett Road, Watertown, CT 06795
$355,000
3
2,772
53,578
405 Bassett Road, Watertown, CT 06795
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2
3,625
114,998
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