78 River Road

Closed 9/1/21
Closed 9/1/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$600,000
3 beds2,562 sqft

78 River Rd, Killingworth, CT 06419

Single FamilyProperty Type
4.3 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$234/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

French country living with a Cosmopolitan twist. This custom built Cape home, conveniently located,offering seclusion without being secluded, in the bucolic Town of Killingworth. The minute you enter you’ll notice the sun filled spaces from 11 skylights throughout the home. The living room brings the outdoors in with two story windows but keeps it cozy w/ a wood burning stove fireplace. The eat-in kitchen offers great functional space with sliders that lead to an expansive rear patio. The ambiance...French country living with a Cosmopolitan twist. This custom built Cape home, conveniently located,offering seclusion without being secluded, in the bucolic Town of Killingworth. The minute you enter you’ll notice the sun filled spaces from 11 skylights throughout the home. The living room brings the outdoors in with two story windows but keeps it cozy w/ a wood burning stove fireplace. The eat-in kitchen offers great functional space with sliders that lead to an expansive rear patio. The ambiance of the kitchen is French Provincial with warm cherry cabinets & counters that are topped with handsome granite making it a delight to cook & entertain in. Outfitted with top of the line appliances that include:Dacor double ovens, SubZero refrigerator, Thermador gas cooktop. Generous first floor master, with full bath and walk in closet make this home ideal for one level living if desired. There is an additional office/exercise room & half bath that complete the first level. A flexible second level has two bedrooms & an office/den space separating them, as well as a shared bath. The garage offers a car lift enabling three cars to be parked in the oversized two car attached garage. The unfinished basement offers additional storage & presently has space for a wine cellar. The additional barn has another car bay & storage above. The backyard has a lit Petanque Court. Located minutes from Madison and 95, 2 hours from NYC and Boston, this home offers the complete town & country lifestyle.
  • Listed by: Amy Kirst 203.641.6000 akirst@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
  • Listed by: Susan M Knapp 203.824.4452 sknapp@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 09/01/2021 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170412938
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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Amy Kirst; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Susan M Knapp

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Barbara Goetsch

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Property Information for 78 River Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,575 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Basement Description: Full, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Hatchway Access
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1999
  • Lot Size: 4.30 AC / 187,308 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: 79 to Chestnut Hill to River Rd...#78 on the left - steep driveway
  • Elementary School: Killingworth
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Haddam-Killingworth
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.33248
  • Longitude: -72.591372
  • Middle Jr High School: Haddam-Killingworth
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Bocci Court
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $6,575

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Zoned
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Lighting
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Wine Cellar
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Cathedral Ceiling,Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Granite Counters,Pantry,Skylight,Sliders,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Composite Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: Cream
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2562
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Dry, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot, Fence - Full, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 2208742
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2562.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2562.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator Ready, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 78 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1471158720

$600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1471158720

$600,000

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

Public Records for 78 River Road

Taxable Value

Land

$74,410

Additions

$322,490
Total$396,900

Tax Record

2025

$10,407 ($867 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,562 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,562 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

756 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

187,308 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1999

Year Renovated

2009

Zoning

R-2

County

LOWER CONNECTICUT RIVER

APN

KILL M:35 B:30B

Schools near 78 River Road

This home is within Regional School District 17.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Killingworth Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Haddam-Killingworth High School
Public - 9 to 12
Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Killingworth Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Haddam-Killingworth Middle School
Public6 to 8

Haddam-Killingworth High School
Public9 to 12

Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School
Public4 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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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Amy Kirst; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Susan M Knapp

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