78 Orange Street

Closed 10/9/20
Closed 10/9/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$180,000
3 beds1,288 sqft

78 Orange St, Meriden, CT 06451

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1915Year Built
$140/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Did you know you can save thousands by doing this one thing? Downsize or an Alternative to condo living without the condo fees. This Old Style home features so many updates. Just take a look at the pictures. First floor- Insulation Walls, ceiling, light fixtures, ceiling fans sub-flooring and flooring. Second floor: new sub-flooring - floors and paint. Basement floors and walls were sealed. Waterproof concrete & masonry paint. After owner going through this remodeling experience, he decided to create...Did you know you can save thousands by doing this one thing? Downsize or an Alternative to condo living without the condo fees. This Old Style home features so many updates. Just take a look at the pictures. First floor- Insulation Walls, ceiling, light fixtures, ceiling fans sub-flooring and flooring. Second floor: new sub-flooring - floors and paint. Basement floors and walls were sealed. Waterproof concrete & masonry paint. After owner going through this remodeling experience, he decided to create a sanctuary in the backyard. The 2019 Dream maker Spa hot tub was installed last year by a licensed electrician. Owner couldn't be happier but is relocating out of state, to Texas. -The remodel exceeded the owner's expectations. Sign is not up yet. Has been ordered.
  • Listed by: Brenda J Volpe 860.302.9772 brendajvolpe@gmail.com • Putnam Agency Real Estate LLC
Listing closed: 10/09/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170324767
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Median sold price

$188,381

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

95.5%

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Sold By Coldwell Banker Calabro, Jessica R Milano

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Property Information for 78 Orange Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,115 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New Haven County
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Other
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1915
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: West Main to Bradley Ave to Winthrop Terrace left on Hanover - right on Orange or Use GPS
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.533714
  • Longitude: -72.81098
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Private School(s), Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $3,115

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Shed, Sidewalk
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 6
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Vinyl Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1288
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 1171762
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1288.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1288.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 78 Orange Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #680333344

$180,000—
Oct 7, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1414709916

$180,000

+9.8% / yr

Oct 10, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1273700932

$136,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #680333344

$180,000
10/07/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1414709916

$180,000

+9.8% / yr

10/10/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1273700932

$136,000

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

Public Records for 78 Orange Street

Taxable Value

Land

$25,340

Additions

$91,980
Total$117,320

Tax Record

2024

$4,448 ($371 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,288 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,288 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

644 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

5,227 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1915

Year Renovated

1915

Zoning

R-2

County

SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICU

APN

MERI M:112 B:56 L:2

Schools near 78 Orange Street

This home is within Meriden School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Casimir Pulaski School
Public - PK to 5
Lincoln Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Orville H. Platt High School
Public - 9 to 12
Stars-Meriden School District
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Casimir Pulaski School
PublicPK to 5

Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

Orville H. Platt High School
Public9 to 12

Stars-Meriden School District
PublicPK to 5

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: 78 Orange Street, Meriden, CT 06451
$180,000
3
1,288
5,227
82 Orange Street, Meriden, CT 06451
$222,000
3
1,525
4,356
5 Queen Street, Meriden, CT 06451
–
–
2
3,010
5,663
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$63,500
4
1,746
4,356
9 Queen Street, Meriden, CT 06451
$50,000
3
1,492
5,662
88 Orange Street, Meriden, CT 06451
$205,000
3
1,504
4,356

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