5 Gelston Road

Closed 9/27/15
Closed 9/27/15
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$282,500
3 beds1,264 sqft$223/sqft
5 Gelston Rd, Sherman, CT 06784
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.57 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$223/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Picture perfect,story-book setting on 3.5 acres abuts protected land w/hiking & riding trails. Set on quaint country lane find this Circa 1790-Vintage Cape w/oodles of charm-nooks & crannies,where one room is more adorable than the next. Hemlock Post & Beam Floors/Stone frplc in LR w/woodstove insert. Antique corncob wood stove in Eat-In Country Kitchen. Office Nook Area. Sunroom is perfect flex space room w/bay window & laundry closet. UL offers 3 adorable bedrooms w/hardwood floors. Updated/remodeled...Picture perfect,story-book setting on 3.5 acres abuts protected land w/hiking & riding trails. Set on quaint country lane find this Circa 1790-Vintage Cape w/oodles of charm-nooks & crannies,where one room is more adorable than the next. Hemlock Post & Beam Floors/Stone frplc in LR w/woodstove insert. Antique corncob wood stove in Eat-In Country Kitchen. Office Nook Area. Sunroom is perfect flex space room w/bay window & laundry closet. UL offers 3 adorable bedrooms w/hardwood floors. Updated/remodeled Baths. Private deck backed by beautiful natural rock outcropping provides privacy. Seasonal Brook of course! Detached Garage. Detached (built in 1986) 20x26 Pole Barn w/loft, water & electric - CRITTERS WELCOME! 1M to Town Beach on Candelwood Lake.
Listing closed: 09/27/2015 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99078244

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Median sold price

$265,000

Avg days on market

142

Sale-to-list ratio

94.7%

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Property Information for 5 Gelston Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,761 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Style: Antique, Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Lot Size: 3.57 AC / 155,509 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Route 39 North / Gelston
  • Elementary School: Sherman
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.590816
  • Longitude: -73.500225
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: $4,761
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Brook
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Wood/Coal Stove
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Location: main level
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Hardwood Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Hardwood Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD5BEC5F9AE8BB97E0531401100AC21E
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Hardwood Floor,Skylight
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Hardwood Floor,Skylight
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD5BEC5F9AE8BB97E0531401100AC21E
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Skylight
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Skylight
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.5
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.5
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: red
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Property Info: Horse Property
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1120
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Fence - Stone
  • Parcel Number: 309133
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1264.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1264.0
  • Zoning: res
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Unknown
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 5 Gelston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1058155376

$282,000—
Sep 29, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #558155376

$282,000

-4.5% / yr

Nov 28, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #230602940

$405,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1058155376

$282,000
09/29/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #558155376

$282,000

-4.5% / yr

11/28/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #230602940

$405,000

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

Public Records for 5 Gelston Road

Taxable ValueLand$91,500Additions$132,200Total$223,700
Tax Record2024$3,729 ($311 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size155,509 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790Year Renovated1790CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNSHMN M:20 B:18

Schools near 5 Gelston Road

This home is within Sherman School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sherman School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Sherman School
PublicPK 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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