54 Balmforth Street

Closed 11/10/14
Closed 11/10/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$685,000
5 beds4,046 sqft$169/sqft
54 Balmforth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$169/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular 5 bedroom Colonial offering numerous amenities rarely found in Black Rock. Impressive detail throughout, new kitchen cabinets, new marble countertops, archways, two story foyer, pocket doors, mouldings, oversized windows. The home has an open floor plan ideal for entertaining, spacious master bedroom w/vaulted ceiling, his/her walk in closets, designer master bathroom, nine foot ceilings, second level laundry, in-law/au-pair possibilities and new carpeting in the finished basement. For...Spectacular 5 bedroom Colonial offering numerous amenities rarely found in Black Rock. Impressive detail throughout, new kitchen cabinets, new marble countertops, archways, two story foyer, pocket doors, mouldings, oversized windows. The home has an open floor plan ideal for entertaining, spacious master bedroom w/vaulted ceiling, his/her walk in closets, designer master bathroom, nine foot ceilings, second level laundry, in-law/au-pair possibilities and new carpeting in the finished basement. For exterior entertaining there is a covered flagstone front porch, trex deck, patio and a fenced in level professionally landscaped yard with a sprinkler system. This grand home is located steps to St. Mary's By The Sea and Black Rock Yacht Club
  • Listed by: John Kleps 203.255.2800 johnkleps@bhhsne.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 11/10/2014 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99067723

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 54 Balmforth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,612 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Partially Finished, Storage, Sump Pump, Walk-out
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Black Rock
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Park
  • Directions: Grovers or Gilman to Balmforth
  • Elementary School: Black Rock
  • High School: Bassick
  • Latitude: 41.149033
  • Longitude: -73.227272
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Park
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: $22,612
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Underground Sprinkler
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, Harbor, L. I. Sound Frontage, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: 2nd Floor
  • Room Count: 12
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.8
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.8
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD5BB506A8A9CC7FE053D501100AE88B
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.11
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.11
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Dining Area,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.1
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Dining Area,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.1
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 10.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 12.8
Room 18
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 10.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 12.8
Room 19
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 16.2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 22.2
Room 20
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 16.2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 22.2
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: tan
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 6396
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 500
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3546
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fence - Partial
  • Parcel Number: 2460139
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3546.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4046.0
  • Zoning: Res
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 54 Balmforth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #983210797

$685,000—
Nov 12, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #483210797

$685,000

-1.3% / yr

Aug 15, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168272860

$775,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #983210797

$685,000
11/12/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #483210797

$685,000

-1.3% / yr

08/15/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168272860

$775,000

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

Public Records for 54 Balmforth Street

Taxable ValueLand$164,960Additions$284,880Total$449,840
Tax Record2025$19,546 ($1,629 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,546 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,546 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt500 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,906 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004Year Renovated2004CountyGREATER BRIDGEPORTAPNBDPT M:5 B:120 L:2-B

Schools near 54 Balmforth Street

This home is within Bridgeport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Black Rock School
Public - PK to 8
Bassick High School
Public - 9 to 12
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Public - PK to 8
Bridgeport Military Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Black Rock School
PublicPK to 8

Bassick High School
Public9 to 12

Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
PublicPK to 8

Bridgeport Military Academy
Public9 to 12

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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