8 Bokum Road

Closed 7/31/24
Closed 7/31/24
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Last Sold Price
$405,000
3 beds1,738 sqft$233/sqft
8 Bokum Rd, Chester, CT 06412

Description

Located in this picturesque Town of Chester, known for its historical charm. This property is less than a mile away from downtown Chester! Near Chester Library and Route 9. This beautifully landscaped property and nestled on the hillside welcomes you to a quaint stone path leading up to this charming house. The first floor features a large living room that has been extended out. Skylights were added for plenty of natural lighting. Large eat-in kitchen offers plenty of storage and new tile floor....Located in this picturesque Town of Chester, known for its historical charm. This property is less than a mile away from downtown Chester! Near Chester Library and Route 9. This beautifully landscaped property and nestled on the hillside welcomes you to a quaint stone path leading up to this charming house. The first floor features a large living room that has been extended out. Skylights were added for plenty of natural lighting. Large eat-in kitchen offers plenty of storage and new tile floor. The back entrance has a half bath next to the kitchen. The front door leads into the living/dining room. The office has lots of storage and built in shelving. The utility room leads out to the shed with the sliding Farmer's door. Stone patio off of the living room allows you to enjoy the large backyard with full privacy and tranquility. Driveway offers off street parking for two cars. Lots of storage is available in an additional shed by the driveway. Laundry is located in unfinished basement. The second level features the primary bedroom with two closets and two bedrooms. The primary bathroom is shared on the upper level. A new Kohler generator with a buried 500 gallon propane tank was recently installed for emergency power outage. New updates made to sceptic system. New UV water treatment system installed.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kimberly McHugh • Puorro Realty Group
    P: (857) 277-2669 C: (857) 277-2669 kim@puorrorealtygroup.com

Property Details for 8 Bokum Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
24013212
Days on Market
26
Taxes
$5,391 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1859
Lot Size
1.28 AC / 55,756 SF
County
Middlesex County
Basement Description
Partial, Unfinished
Direct Waterfront
No
Expected Active Date
05-01-2024
Garages Number
0
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Off Street Parking, Driveway
Swimming Pool
No
Expected On Market Date
05-01-2024

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$446,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

102.2%

Chester, CT

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Building Information for 8 Bokum Road

Stories-Year Built1859Building Size-Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF

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Property Information for 8 Bokum Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Elementary School: Chester
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Valley
  • Intermediate School: Region 4
  • Latitude: 41.397964
  • Longitude: -72.462058
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Lake, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 2
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: $5,391
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Attic Fan
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Book Shelves
  • Room Length: 12.16
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.25
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Length: 14.91
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 17.75
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.91
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.6
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.16
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.25
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 16F2632BB89A6837E063D501100A7F21
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 7.58
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Skylight
  • Room Length: 9.25
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.91
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Off White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1859
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1738
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Treed, Dry, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 941107
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1738.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1738.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 30 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Unknown
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 8 Bokum Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537818017

$405,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537818017

$405,000

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

Public Records for 8 Bokum Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,120Additions$163,380Total$220,500
Tax Record2025$5,971 ($498 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,760 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt480 SqFtStories2Lot Size55,757 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1859Year Renovated1990ZoningR-2CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNCSTR M:14 B:212

Schools near 8 Bokum Road

This home is within Regional School District 04.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Chester Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
John Winthrop Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Valley Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chester Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

John Winthrop Middle School
Public7 to 8

Valley Regional High School
Public9 to 12

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: 8 Bokum Road, Chester, CT 06412
$405,000
3
1,738
55,756
77 Spring Street, Chester, CT 06412
–
4
1.5
2,635
33,977
81 Spring Street, Chester, CT 06412
$368,000
5
2,064
33,541
73 Spring Street, Chester, CT 06412
–
3
3
2,062
14,375
17 Bokum Road, Chester, CT 06412
$195,000
3
1,412
87,120
83 Spring Street, Chester, CT 06412
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4
2.5
2,059
13,068

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