TRI LEVEL CONTEMPORARY NEAR BISHOP'S ORCHARDS! Embrace effortless indoor-outdoor living in this thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath tri-level home set on a private 1.47-acre retreat. Built in 1980 and enhanced over the years, this 1,764SF home showcases an open concept designed to capture natural light and connect to the surrounding landscape. Step outside to your own private oasis featuring a sparkling in-ground vinyl pool and an expansive IPE multi-level deck -perfect for entertaining, dining alfresco, or simply unwinding while overlooking the tranquil and very private wooded setting. Nature lovers will appreciate direct access to West Wood hiking trails, offering miles of scenic paths right from your backyard. The home offers 3 bedrooms, with the Primary Suite on the top floor. The ground level hosts a Playroom (with fireplace), Art Room, 1/2 bath and laundry. The fabulous Kitchen, remodeled in 2010, offers quartz counters, maple cabinets with custom glass inlays, multi-level counters, 3 large windows overlooking the backyard and stainless appliances. Modern convenience meets sustainability with owned solar panels, significantly reducing energy costs while minimizing your environmental footprint. This home offers the rare combination of contemporary design, outdoor recreation, and eco-conscious living-all in a serene, natural setting. MUST SEE! Solar Panels were installed in 2023 by Prime Energy. Monthly cost is $462 but monthly savings are incredible! Pool was installed by Pool Scape in 2005. The entire interior was repainted. Newer roof (2023). Newer asphalt driveway (2022). Hardwood floors refinished (2024).
Sold for $820,000
$820,000
181 Denison Drive, Guilford, CT 06437
3beds
1,764sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
1.47 Acres Lot
$836,400 Zestimate®
$465/sqft
$4,037 Estimated rent
Home value
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$744,000 - $937,000
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Sparkling in-ground vinyl poolExpansive ipe multi-level deckQuartz countersStainless appliancesMulti-level countersOpen conceptNatural light
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Listed by:
Kirsten Adams (203)500-4000,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-245-6700
Bought with:
Jacek Mikolajczyk, RES.0797319
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24135680
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Remodeled, Bookcases, Skylight, Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 23
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Breakfast Bar, Quartz Counters, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 18
Living room
- Features: 2 Story Window(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Balcony/Deck, Wood Stove, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Rec play room
- Features: Fireplace, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 24
Study
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Vinyl Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Storage Space,Garage Access,Concrete
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,764
- Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,764
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Vinyl, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 1.47 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Borders Open Space, Sloped, Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 1114868
- Zoning: R-8
- Other equipment: Generator Ready
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Guilford
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Pending sale | $775,000-5.5%$439/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $820,000+5.8%$465/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24135680 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000+198.1%$439/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24135680 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/1997 | Sold | $260,000+4%$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/1994 | Sold | $250,000$142/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #93201146 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,131 +4% | $402,570 |
| 2024 | $10,700 +2.7% | $402,570 |
| 2023 | $10,419 +6.6% | $402,570 +37% |
| 2022 | $9,773 +1.9% | $293,920 |
| 2021 | $9,588 +1% | $293,920 |
| 2020 | $9,497 +0.9% | $293,920 |
| 2019 | $9,414 +2.4% | $293,920 |
| 2018 | $9,194 -0.7% | $293,920 -6.8% |
| 2017 | $9,261 +2.4% | $315,430 |
| 2016 | $9,043 | $315,430 |
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Neighborhood: 06437
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10A. W. Cox SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10E. C. Adams Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Guilford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: A. W. Cox
- Middle: Adams,Baldwin
- High: Guilford
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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