Possibly the most admired of the historic homes closeby to the storied Guilford Town Green and Jacobs Beach, the Captain Joel Stone House, c.1853 is now seeking a new owner. This remarkable grand Italianate Villa offers quite a pedigree having been built by a wealthy steamship owner, Joel Stone, son of the second lighthouse keeper of beloved Faulkner's Island. The quality of this gracious home with 6 fireplaces, a solid stone foundation and over 9' ceilings was an exception and curiosity when built and continues to impress today. 1st level: Parlor open to living room leading to formal dining room. Bedroom/den with expandable half bath, eat-in kitchen open to family/great room with fireplace. A generous open covered wrap around front porch for warm weather and private rear patio off the great room provide options for entertaining year round. 2nd level: Primary bedroom w/en-suite bath, two additional guest bedrooms, one with en-suite bath, plus third full hall- bath. Laundry area. 3rd level: a rooftop monitor (cupola or 'widow's watch') modeled after the lighthouse on Faulkner's Island. Carriage house- generous garage space on ground level (3 spaces). Private rear patio. 960 sf apartment on 2nd level includes bedroom, full bath, open concept living space with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, full kitchen. Up a flight to a loft space. Sited on .77 acres with flowering specimen trees and gardens.
Under contract
$2,175,000
200 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437
4beds
3,754sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1853
0.77 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$579/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 66 days |
- 388 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Margaret Muir Team,
Margaret Muir (203)415-9187,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-245-6700
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24153792
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Skylight, High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 24
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Built-in Features, Eating Space, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Open Floorplan, In-Law Floorplan, Smart Thermostat
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Storage,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 6
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,754
- Total interior livable area: 3,754 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,754
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around, Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 1118173
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1853
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Guilford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $579/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $910,490
- Annual tax amount: $25,175
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Pending sale | $2,175,000$579/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,175,000+45.1%$579/sqft |
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| 1/31/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 6/1/2008 | Listing removed | $1,499,000$399/sqft |
Source: Single Property Sites, Inc #M9110214 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+233.1%$399/sqft |
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| 10/27/1995 | Sold | $450,000-23.1%$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/1990 | Sold | $585,000$156/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,175 +4% | $910,490 |
| 2024 | $24,201 +2.6% | $910,490 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $23,598 +6.5% | $911,820 +36.9% |
| 2022 | $22,152 +1.9% | $666,220 |
| 2021 | $21,732 +1% | $666,220 |
| 2020 | $21,526 +0.9% | $666,220 |
| 2019 | $21,339 +3.1% | $666,220 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $20,703 +16.8% | $661,850 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $17,720 +4% | $603,550 |
| 2015 | $17,044 +3% | $603,550 |
| 2014 | $16,549 +9.1% | $603,550 -8.3% |
| 2013 | $15,172 +2.2% | $657,930 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $14,847 +4.1% | $663,980 +0.2% |
| 2011 | $14,256 +3.3% | $662,460 |
| 2010 | $13,799 +3.9% | $662,460 |
| 2009 | $13,276 +30.5% | $662,460 +25% |
| 2008 | $10,173 +5.7% | $530,130 +34% |
| 2007 | $9,622 +5% | $395,640 |
| 2006 | $9,163 -22.6% | $395,640 -25.5% |
| 2005 | $11,831 +5% | $531,250 -0.2% |
| 2003 | $11,265 +32.9% | $532,100 +99.3% |
| 2001 | $8,477 | $267,000 |
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Neighborhood: Guilford Center
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- 9/10Calvin Leete SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10E. C. Adams Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Guilford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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- 06437
- Guilford Center
- 200 Whitfield Street
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