Last Sold Price
3 beds1,248 sqft$321/sqft
589 Old Colchester Rd, Salem, CT 06420

Description

Wow! Country living at it's best! Charming 3 bedroom cape surrounded by 112 wooded acres. A beautiful 1937 craftsmen style cape with many period details. Easy living with bedroom and full bath on first floor. Two bedrooms and a bath on second floor. A detached 2 bay garage with work-shop and heated greenhouse all set off the road for privacy. Enjoy the tranquil sounds of nature. Many possibilities for this unique property! Horticulture, farming, hunting, logging. Come and bring this beautiful place...Wow! Country living at it's best! Charming 3 bedroom cape surrounded by 112 wooded acres. A beautiful 1937 craftsmen style cape with many period details. Easy living with bedroom and full bath on first floor. Two bedrooms and a bath on second floor. A detached 2 bay garage with work-shop and heated greenhouse all set off the road for privacy. Enjoy the tranquil sounds of nature. Many possibilities for this unique property! Horticulture, farming, hunting, logging. Come and bring this beautiful place to life! More acreage photos to come.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/09/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Diane Morton-Reilly • IMT Realty
    P: (860) 884-7861 C: (860) 884-7861 realtordeereilly@gmail.com

Property Details for 589 Old Colchester Road

Status
MLS #
170186522
Days on Market
309
Taxes
$5,363 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1937
Lot Size
112.00 AC / 4,878,720 SF
Basement Description
Full
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Cape Cod
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage
Swimming Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$370,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

103.6%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of IMT Realty, Diane Morton-Reilly

Sold By Carl Guild & Associates, Kamey Cavanaugh

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Building Information for 589 Old Colchester Road

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size112.00 AC / 4,878,720 SF

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$2,480 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,033

Property Taxes

$447

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 589 Old Colchester Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.51793
  • Longitude: -72.26629
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $5,363
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Porch, Porch-Enclosed
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Wood/Coal Stove
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Yellow
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 2929
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1248
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Farm Land, Open Lot, Some Wetlands, Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 1563354
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1248.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1248.0
  • Zoning: RU-A
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • 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 589 Old Colchester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673066597

$400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673066597

$400,000

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

Public Records for 589 Old Colchester Road

Taxable ValueLand$92,790Additions$110,500Total$203,290
Tax Record2025$6,139 ($512 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt832 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,575,542 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1937Year Renovated1937ZoningRU-ACountySOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUTAPNSALM M:14 B:018 L:000

Schools near 589 Old Colchester Road

This home is within Salem School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Private - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Salem Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

St Thomas More School
Private8 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 589 Old Colchester Road, Salem, CT 06420
$400,000
3
1,248
4,878,720
$100,000
217,800
$170,000
1,001,880
$405,650
3
2,658
43,560
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1,100
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