85 Beach Ave

Madison, CT 06443

$3,257,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
4,844 Sq. Ft.
$672 / Sq. Ft.
4,844
Sq. Ft.
$672
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 3/8/24Virtual Tour
Closed 3/8/24Virtual Tour
an aerial view of a house with a yard and lake view in back

Description

Welcome to The Stone House: an almost 1 ? acre compound directly on LI Sound with an elegant main house clad in granite & a separately deeded charming seasonal beach front cottage right at waters’ edge on its own private beach. The main house - at close to 5000 sf - has an ideal floor plan. The 1st floor includes a large LR w/a granite wood burning FP & sliding doors to an expansive bluestone terrace, a formal DR, a wood paneled library/den w/another granite wood burning FP adjacent to a large eat-in...Welcome to The Stone House: an almost 1 ? acre compound directly on LI Sound with an elegant main house clad in granite & a separately deeded charming seasonal beach front cottage right at waters’ edge on its own private beach. The main house - at close to 5000 sf - has an ideal floor plan. The 1st floor includes a large LR w/a granite wood burning FP & sliding doors to an expansive bluestone terrace, a formal DR, a wood paneled library/den w/another granite wood burning FP adjacent to a large eat-in kitchen w/home office & pantry. There is also a generous sized primary BR suite w/a terrace overlooking the water, a spa bathroom & extensive closets (one is cedar lined) & a guest room w/ensuite bath. The 2nd floor has a 2nd large living area w/yet another granite wood burning FP & a balcony overlooking the Sound, a BR and bath. This floor could be used as a perfect in-law suite, a private office or a getaway area in a busy household. Also included in this listing is 117 Beach Avenue, a seasonal cottage that started life as a mess hall at a R. I. army base during WW2. It was brought to Madison on a barge & placed in its current location w/the workers being paid with 3 bushels of lobster. It’s now a picture book 1 BR, 1 bath bungalow with a combo LR/kitchen + a covered porch & outdoor shower. Beyond wonderful! Located at the end of a private country lane, 85/117 Beach Ave offers enviable privacy & unparalleled seaside living and is 2 miles from bustling downtown Madison.
  1. Listed by Margaret Muir • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (203)-415-9187 C: (203)-415-9187 mmuir@wpsir.com

Property Details for 85 Beach Avenue

Basement Description
Crawl Space
Direct Waterfront
Yes
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Contemporary
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/10/2024 03:19 AM

Property Details for 85 Beach Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #170596231
Days on Market91
Taxes$39,905 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1987
Lot Size1.41 AC / 61,419 SF
CountyNew Haven County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Margaret Muir

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Margaret Muir

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Building Information for 85 Beach Avenue

Stories-Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size1.41 AC / 61,419 SF

Payment Calculator

$19,199 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,874

Property Taxes

$3,325

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 85 Beach Avenue

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Route 1 to Neck Rd to Beach to #85 on the left
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.271652
  • Longitude: -72.629294
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: $39,905
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Beach, View, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Heat Pump
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Sliders,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Skylight,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Wet Bar,Fireplace,French Doors,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 05A9E27DD7B23956E063D501100A0BC2
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook,Dining Area,Pantry,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Sliders,Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Sliders,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 05A9E27DD7B23956E063D501100A0BC2
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Double-Sink,Full Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Fireplace,Sliders,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 32.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Stone, Masonry
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Slab
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 11506
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4844
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Water View, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 1153797
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4844.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4844.0
  • Zoning: R-4
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Property History for 85 Beach Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 8, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1528838568

$1,457,000

+6.5% / yr

Jun 30, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92241359

$198,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/08/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1528838568

$1,457,000

+6.5% / yr

06/30/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92241359

$198,000

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

Public Records for 85 Beach Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$583,300Additions$856,700Total$1,440,000
Tax Record2024$32,299 ($2,692 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,844 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,844 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,094 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987ZoningR-4CountyNEW HAVENAPNMADI M:13 B:60

Schools near 85 Beach Avenue

This home is within Madison School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Island Avenue Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Daniel Hand High School
Public - 9 to 12
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
Public - K to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Island Avenue Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School
Public6 to 8

Daniel Hand High School
Public9 to 12

J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
PublicK to 3

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, Margaret Muir

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