72 Genest Street

Closed 10/19/20
Closed 10/19/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$215,000
4 beds1,830 sqft
72 Genest St, Meriden, CT 06450
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$117/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great home located on a cul de sac in desired East Meriden. This four bedroom, two full bath home has much to offer. Living room with hardwood floors, bow window and pellet stove which helps reduce your heating costs. Dining room with hardwood floors leads to kitchen with lots of cabinets. Den with vaulted ceiling, skylight, storage closet and sliders to the home's composite deck. First floor bedroom being used as an office. Three additional bedrooms upstairs and updated full bathroom. New floor...Great home located on a cul de sac in desired East Meriden. This four bedroom, two full bath home has much to offer. Living room with hardwood floors, bow window and pellet stove which helps reduce your heating costs. Dining room with hardwood floors leads to kitchen with lots of cabinets. Den with vaulted ceiling, skylight, storage closet and sliders to the home's composite deck. First floor bedroom being used as an office. Three additional bedrooms upstairs and updated full bathroom. New floor in first floor bathroom and upstairs hallway, bedroom & master bedroom. Finished lower level has great potential and offers extra living space. Expansive two car detached garage with loft for extra storage, perfect for the car enthusiast. Walking distance to parks and school and a short drive to stores, restaurants and highways!
  • Listed by: Betsy L Purtell 203.640.4440 betsy.purtell@cbmoves.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 10/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170329561

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 72 Genest Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,167 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New Haven County
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: East Meriden
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: East Main to Williams to Huber to Genest
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Francis T. Maloney
  • Latitude: 41.53627
  • Longitude: -72.77712
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $4,167
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Pellet Stove
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Skylight,Sliders,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 550
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1280
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac
  • Parcel Number: 1172392
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1280.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1830.0
  • Zoning: R-1
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Property History for 72 Genest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #682306595

$215,000—
Oct 15, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1419562163

$215,000

+2.8% / yr

Dec 23, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #322405405

$168,500

+2.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #682306595

$215,000
10/15/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1419562163

$215,000

+2.8% / yr

12/23/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #322405405

$168,500

+2.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 72 Genest Street

Taxable ValueLand$46,410Additions$87,220Total$133,630
Tax Record2024$5,359 ($447 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,280 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt768 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1988ZoningR-1CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNMERI M:206 B:92 L:61

Schools near 72 Genest Street

This home is within Meriden School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Roger Sherman School
Public - PK to 5
Washington Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Francis T. Maloney High School
Public - 9 to 12
Edison Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Roger Sherman School
PublicPK to 5

Washington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Francis T. Maloney High School
Public9 to 12

Edison Middle School
Public6 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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$215,000
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1,830
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