89 John Perry Road

Closed 5/26/26
Closed 5/26/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$575,000
4 beds4,538 sqft$127/sqft
89 John Perry Rd, Eastford, CT 06242
Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1800Year Built
$127/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to the Benjamin Bosworth House, affectionately known locally as "The Castle." This extraordinary Federal-style home, Circa 1796, blends timeless craftsmanship with historic character. Set on 3 private acres, this 4,538 sq ft estate features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 11 fireplaces across a thoughtfully designed layout. Notable architectural details include hand-carved mantels, doors, and windows-crafted by a woodworker who lived onsite through a winter. The centerpiece is a rare full-height...Welcome to the Benjamin Bosworth House, affectionately known locally as "The Castle." This extraordinary Federal-style home, Circa 1796, blends timeless craftsmanship with historic character. Set on 3 private acres, this 4,538 sq ft estate features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 11 fireplaces across a thoughtfully designed layout. Notable architectural details include hand-carved mantels, doors, and windows-crafted by a woodworker who lived onsite through a winter. The centerpiece is a rare full-height monitor, originally a Masonic meeting hall, complete with fireplaces and built-in benches. Inside you'll find grand halls, a formal parlor, Dining room with bookcases & original China closet, tea room or keeping room gets afternoon sun, office, Studio, workshop, pantry, and laundry.1/2 bath with original wooden drain board & copper sink, Kitchen has antique basin, custom cherry wood pantry, hand painted stenciled floors. Primary Bed with private shower bathroom, 3 beds & office and full bath finish 2nd floor. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this one-of-a-kind home offers the charm of 18th-century design with the potential for modern customization. Own a piece of Connecticut history in peaceful Eastford.
  • Listed by: Mary R Collins 860.336.6677 mcollins@bhhsne.com • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listing closed: 05/26/2026 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24099024
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Property Information for 89 John Perry Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,441 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Windham County
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Expected Active Date: 06-07-2025
  • Style: Colonial
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 06-07-2025
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: gps
  • Elementary School: Eastford
  • High School: Woodstock Academy
  • Latitude: 41.899781
  • Longitude: -72.083588
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $6,441
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch-Screened, Porch
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Refrigerator
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Elevator
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: off kitchen
  • Rooms Additional: Laundry Room, Mud Room, Roughed-In Bath, Sitting Room, Workshop
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 17.3
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Palladian Window(s),Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 19.1
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 19.11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 20.6
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-In Hutch,Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 22.9
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 3622E2E88084FBB6E063E201100A48C2
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace,Half Bath,Laundry Hookup,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 17.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.3
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 12.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 13.8
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Full Bath,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.5
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 3622E2E88084FBB6E063E201100A48C2
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.2
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.1
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 9.1
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Yellow
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exclusions: corner hutch in front tea room
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4538
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1683630
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4538.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4538.0
  • Zoning: Res
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 89 John Perry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1942001697

$575,000

+4.5% / yr

Mar 19, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #99490386

$200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1942001697

$575,000

+4.5% / yr

03/19/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #99490386

$200,000

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Public Records for 89 John Perry Road

Taxable ValueLand$34,790Additions$269,010Total$303,800
Tax Record2025$6,441 ($537 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,538 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,538 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,764 SqFtStories2Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800Year Renovated1800CountyNORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUTAPNEFOR M:122 B:14 L:3

Schools near 89 John Perry Road

This home is within Eastford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Eastford Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Eastford Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Mary R Collins

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