78 Norfolk Road

Closed 4/7/17
Closed 4/7/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$760,000
4 beds5,200 sqft$146/sqft
78 Norfolk Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
Single FamilyProperty Type
6.4 acresLot Size
1993Year Built
$146/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This sensational David Kenneth Specter contemporary home was built in 1993 This lovely residence on 6.4 acres is defined by the Bantam River and lush gardens and specimen plantings. The open flow of this light filled four bedroom, 4.2 bath home is serenity from beginning to end. The 26 foot living room and the dining room share a Santa Fe inspired fireplace with access to the terrace and the free form gunite pool . The master suite with its bay of floor to ceiling windows is completed by a sitting...This sensational David Kenneth Specter contemporary home was built in 1993 This lovely residence on 6.4 acres is defined by the Bantam River and lush gardens and specimen plantings. The open flow of this light filled four bedroom, 4.2 bath home is serenity from beginning to end. The 26 foot living room and the dining room share a Santa Fe inspired fireplace with access to the terrace and the free form gunite pool . The master suite with its bay of floor to ceiling windows is completed by a sitting room, ample closets, bookcases and master bath with steam shower and whirlpool tub. A cook's kitchen with GE Profile appliances and double ovens has custom cabinetry and a breakfast area. A lower walkout level carries the same theme of curved windows as the two upper levels. The family room, stone fireplace, office, exercise room , laundry and full bath are accented by a wine cellar with tasting room. The yard is private with professionally designed gardens and outdoor space creating a sense of tranquility by the river. Some features are a generator, C/A,multi zone heat, newer septic, garage,sprinkler system and many custom built-ins. Less than 2 hrs. to NYC
  • Listed by: Suzanne Doyle 860.307.7335 doylsu45@gmail.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 04/07/2017 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: L10164516

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$795,000

Avg days on market

88

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

Litchfield, CT

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Property Information for 78 Norfolk Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,970 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Litchfield County
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Lot Size: 6.40 AC / 278,784 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Putting Green, Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Rt 63 North from Litchfield center. Right onto Norfolk Rd. and #78 is on right approximately 1/2 mile.
  • Elementary School: Center
  • High School: Litchfield
  • Intermediate School: PBOE
  • Latitude: 41.76337
  • Longitude: -73.19032
  • Middle Jr High School: Litchfield
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s), Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: $8,970
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Frontage, River, Direct Waterfront
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Wine Cellar
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Book Shelves,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 27.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Double-Sink,Corian Counters,Eating Space,Island,Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD59B64E67F48572E053D501100A4737
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 3.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Bedroom Suite,Book Shelves,Dressing Room,Fireplace,Stall Shower,Upper Level,Wall/Wall Carpet,Walk-In Closet,Whirlpool Tub
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD59B64E67F48572E053D501100A4737
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Fireplace,Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 30.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Sq Ft Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Open Lot, Water View, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 819413
  • Sq Ft Total: 5200.0
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Other
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Property History for 78 Norfolk Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #592875954

$760,000

+4.6% / yr

Aug 12, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91872250

$250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #592875954

$760,000

+4.6% / yr

08/12/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91872250

$250,000

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

Public Records for 78 Norfolk Road

Taxable ValueLand$69,490Additions$466,670Total$536,160
Tax Record2025$10,723 ($894 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,941 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,941 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,775 SqFtStories2Lot Size278,784 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1962ZoningRRCountyNORTHWEST HILLSAPNLITC M:126 B:36 L:24

Schools near 78 Norfolk Road

This home is within Litchfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Litchfield Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 6
Litchfield Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Litchfield High School
Public - 9 to 12
Center School
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Litchfield Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

Litchfield Middle School
Public7 to 8

Litchfield High School
Public9 to 12

Center School
PublicPK 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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$760,000
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5,200
278,784
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