78 James Road

Closed 5/28/21
Closed 5/28/21
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Last Sold Price
$475,000
3 beds2,700 sqft$176/sqft
78 James Rd, Durham, CT 06422

Description

Welcome to your dream home you have been waiting for….. Located in sought after neighborhood, this beautiful colonial is set on park like grounds with lightly wooded backyard. Enjoy your coffee on front porch and relish the quiet, and barbeque on your back deck and private level yard for the upcoming summer days. Step inside and be amazed by the spacious rooms and well-maintained home. Main level offers gleaming hardwood floors, LOVE the remodeled kitchen with large island, opened into dining room...Welcome to your dream home you have been waiting for….. Located in sought after neighborhood, this beautiful colonial is set on park like grounds with lightly wooded backyard. Enjoy your coffee on front porch and relish the quiet, and barbeque on your back deck and private level yard for the upcoming summer days. Step inside and be amazed by the spacious rooms and well-maintained home. Main level offers gleaming hardwood floors, LOVE the remodeled kitchen with large island, opened into dining room for when we can all gather together again with family and friends. Cathedral ceilings and double-sided fireplace warm up the family room. Game nights will never be the same in the oversized first floor bonus room. French doors to a much-needed home office, conveniently located on main level. You will be impressed by the generous size bedrooms and primary suite with full bath and 2 closets. Welcome Home.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/28/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Margaret Curry • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (860) 918-6862 C: (860) 918-6862 margaret.curry@raveis.com

Property Details for 78 James Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170390255
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$8,796 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1986
Lot Size
0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
County
Middlesex County
Basement Description
Full With Walk-Out, Garage Access
Direct Waterfront
No
Expected Active Date
04-20-2021
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Under House Garage, Paved
Swimming Pool
No
Expected On Market Date
04-20-2021

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$495,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

100.5%

Durham, CT

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Margaret Curry

Sold By Puorro Realty Group, William Hamilton

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Building Information for 78 James Road

Stories-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF

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Property Information for 78 James Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Rt 17 to James
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Coginchaug Regional
  • Intermediate School: Memorial
  • Latitude: 41.447224
  • Longitude: -72.71024
  • Middle Jr High School: Ward Strong
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Stables/Riding
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $8,796
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Island,Remodeled
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Laundry Hookup,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Stall Shower,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Tan
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Possible
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 0
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2696
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Open Lot, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 965310
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2700.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2700.0
  • Zoning: FR
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • 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 78 James Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1462854463

$475,000

+3.0% / yr

Mar 23, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92020369

$264,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1462854463

$475,000

+3.0% / yr

03/23/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92020369

$264,000

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

Public Records for 78 James Road

Taxable ValueLand$83,540Additions$162,300Total$245,840
Tax Record2025$9,192 ($766 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,696 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,696 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,724 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated1986ZoningFARM -CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNDURH G0110100

Schools near 78 James Road

This home is within Regional School District 13.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Frederick Brewster School
Public - PK to 1
Frank Ward Strong School
Public - 6 to 8
Coginchaug Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
John Lyman School
Public - 2 to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Frederick Brewster School
PublicPK to 1

Frank Ward Strong School
Public6 to 8

Coginchaug Regional High School
Public9 to 12

John Lyman School
Public2 to 3

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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