Step into a home that feels like time well kept. This mid-century modern retreat channels the best of the era-clean lines, walls of glass, and an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm-set within one of Branford's most coveted enclaves, Pine Orchard. Perfectly sited on 1.79 acres with direct access to Griffins Pond, the property lives like a private resort: sun-washed decks, an in-ground pool, and leafy perimeter plantings that wrap the grounds in calm. Inside, timeless design takes center stage. Nearly every room opens through sliders to the decks and yard, inviting breezes, morning light, and sunset glow. The flexible layout offers space for how you live now: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a welcoming family room, and a quiet study-ideal for work, play, or weekend guests. Host with ease; the flow is effortless from kitchen to decks to pool, while the pond becomes your backdrop for paddling, birdwatching, or simply unwinding. Here, privacy isn't an afterthought-it's the point. Tuck into a book by the pond, throw open the sliders for an alfresco dinner on the decks, or spend all afternoon lounging poolside. This is a home to experience, not just tour-a one-of-a-kind mid-century setting within an exceptional neighborhood.
Sold for $703,350
$703,350
117 Sunset Hill Drive, Branford, CT 06405
5beds
3,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
1.79 Acres Lot
$1,029,800 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$5,368 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,029,800
$875,000 - $1.23M
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Timeless designSun-washed decksWalls of glassIn-ground poolWelcoming family roomFlexible layoutQuiet study
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Listed by:
The One Team At William Raveis Real Estate,
Nicole L. White 203-430-5926,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-453-0391
Bought with:
Eric Ryalls, RES.0824722
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24127943
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Sliders, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 15.6
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 124 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 10
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 128.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.4
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 164.92 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 13.3
Bedroom
- Features: Laminate Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 208.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14.9
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 212.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.2 x 17.4
Family room
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Sliders, Laminate Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 354.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 25.3
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 399.03 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 28.3
Study
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 272.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 19.2
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wired for Data, Open Floorplan
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,260
- Total interior livable area: 3,260 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,557
- Finished area below ground: 703
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around, Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond
Lot
- Size: 1.79 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1069501
- Zoning: AA1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pine Orchard
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Branford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $492,900
- Annual tax amount: $10,548
- Date on market: 9/20/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $703,350+0.6%$216/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24127943 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $699,000$214/sqft |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #24127943 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000$214/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24127943 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,548 +11.1% | $492,900 +58.3% |
| 2024 | $9,491 +2% | $311,400 |
| 2023 | $9,308 +1.5% | $311,400 |
| 2022 | $9,171 | $311,400 |
| 2021 | $9,171 +0% | $311,400 |
| 2020 | $9,171 +5.7% | $311,400 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $8,677 +1.5% | $298,500 |
| 2018 | $8,549 +0.6% | $298,500 |
| 2017 | $8,498 +5.7% | $298,500 |
| 2015 | $8,039 -6.3% | $298,500 -8.7% |
| 2014 | $8,580 +2.5% | $327,000 |
| 2013 | $8,368 +2.6% | $327,000 |
| 2012 | $8,159 +2.8% | $327,000 |
| 2011 | $7,936 +3% | $327,000 |
| 2010 | $7,707 -0.5% | $327,000 -0.5% |
| 2009 | $7,748 +1.6% | $328,600 |
| 2008 | $7,627 +3.9% | $328,600 |
| 2007 | $7,338 +2.6% | $328,600 |
| 2006 | $7,150 +3.8% | $328,600 |
| 2005 | $6,891 +4% | $328,600 +13% |
| 2003 | $6,627 +31.8% | $290,800 +26.1% |
| 1994 | $5,027 | $230,580 |
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Neighborhood: 06405
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