8 Ortense Road

Closed 7/24/20
Closed 7/24/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$550,000
4 beds3,117 sqft$176/sqft
8 Ortense Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.95 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$176/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunning quality built Colonial home located in a quiet location at the end of a cul-de-sac, in the Sleeping Giant area. Pride of ownership is evident as you pull up to this meticulously maintained home on almost a full acre lot. Beautifully landscaped property with a large front and backyard, a deck and grilling area. As you enter you are greeted by gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and LED lighting throughout. Flow right into a gorgeous separate dining room with coffered ceilings. Next,...Stunning quality built Colonial home located in a quiet location at the end of a cul-de-sac, in the Sleeping Giant area. Pride of ownership is evident as you pull up to this meticulously maintained home on almost a full acre lot. Beautifully landscaped property with a large front and backyard, a deck and grilling area. As you enter you are greeted by gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and LED lighting throughout. Flow right into a gorgeous separate dining room with coffered ceilings. Next, you will find the luxurious eat-in kitchen, with granite countertops, travertine backsplash, fully supplied with stainless steel appliances and a slider leading out to the deck. Kick back and relax in the fireplaced family room with 9-foot ceilings. You will also find an office/den that could act as a spare bedroom, a half bath and a formal living room on the first floor. Upstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms and a master suite fully equipped with two walk-in closets, a spa-like master bath, and jetted jacuzzi tub. Other features include a three-car garage, central air, and heating with a central humidifier. A walkout day-lit basement ready to be finished, a large 600 sq. ft unfinished bonus room above the garage - perfect for a game room, family room, in-law unit or another master bedroom. Your dream home awaits!
  • Listed by: Michael V Dusiewicz 203.448.0456 michael.dusiewicz@redfin.com • Redfin Corporation
Listing closed: 07/24/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170234839

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$525,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

104.4%

Wallingford, CT

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Property Information for 8 Ortense Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,613 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New Haven County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 0.95 AC / 41,382 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Cook Hill Rd to Tuttle Ave to Ortense Rd
  • Elementary School: Cook Hill
  • High School: Mark T. Sheehan
  • Latitude: 41.45184
  • Longitude: -72.880165
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $10,613
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry room listed under "other"
  • Rooms Additional: Bonus Room, Foyer, Roughed-In Bath
  • Room Count: 13
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
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: Double-Sink,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Laundry Hookup,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 25.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Dining Area,Granite Counters,Island,Sliders,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 30.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Double-Sink,Stall Shower,Tile Floor,Whirlpool Tub
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
  • Room Width: 13.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 6784
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3117
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac
  • Parcel Number: 2488660
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3117.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3117.0
  • Zoning: RES
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Storm Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Private Water System

Property History for 8 Ortense Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 23, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674271616

$550,000—
Jul 23, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1391488457

$550,000

-1.3% / yr

May 31, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #197360096

$660,555—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/23/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674271616

$550,000
07/23/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1391488457

$550,000

-1.3% / yr

05/31/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #197360096

$660,555

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

Public Records for 8 Ortense Road

Taxable ValueLand$107,000Additions$419,600Total$526,600
Tax Record2025$12,702 ($1,058 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,117 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,117 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,639 SqFtStories2Lot Size41,382 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006Year Renovated2006ZoningRU40CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNWALL M:128 L:041

Schools near 8 Ortense Road

This home is within Wallingford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Evarts C. Stevens School
Public - PK to 2
Parker Farms School
Public - 2 to 5
James H. Moran Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Evarts C. Stevens School
PublicPK to 2

Parker Farms School
Public2 to 5

James H. Moran Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mark T. Sheehan 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 Ortense Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
$550,000
4
3,117
41,382
9 Ortense Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
$455,000
4
3,162
40,079
7 Ortense Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
$681,765
4
3.5
3,093
40,075
5 Ortense Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
–
5
2.5
3,794
54,886
11 Ortense Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
$1
4
3,104
63,598
3 Ortense Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
$582,900
4
2.5
3,360
54,014

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