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Sold for $490,000
  • $490,000

    278 Elmwood Circle, Cheshire, CT 06410

    3beds
    1,674sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    0.7 Acres Lot
    $545,100 Zestimate®
    $293/sqft
    $3,105 Estimated rent

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    $512,000 - $583,000

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    What's special

    Great central CT location, 25 min from Yale/downtown New Haven, 35 from Hartford, in a cul-de sac w/the best of town conveniences & country feel. Easy walk from award-winning Cheshire High, Bartlem Skate Park/Rec Area (public swimming/diving pool & HUGE playgrounds) + the sidewalks, shops & restaurants of South Main Street. Yet surrounded on 3 sides by green space: Farmington Canal Heritage Trail & Zentek Farm (low-spray/no-spray family farm, now going organic - certified organic strawberries in 2025!). 0.7-acre fenced yard means room to play. 2-car garage attached to house + 2-story converted barn/3-car garage inside fully fenced yard (w/ large yard gate) means ample parking even for car collectors. Barn has electricity and can be converted to living space, studio, or small business uses. Separate gazebo houses an 8-person hot tub. Inside, enjoy generous living room w/cathedral ceiling & fireplace, remodeled open-flow kitchen/dining room with newer appliances, bright sunroom with lovely built-in bookshelves, huge and recently remodeled primary bedroom w/ensuite bath and 1 large & 1 walk-in closet, plus 2 other bedrooms & a 2nd full bath. High-efficiency heat-pump HVAC in the primary BR suite; rest of the house on traditional HVAC. New 50-yr roof + 11.07 kW solar array installed 2023 keeps utility costs way down; system has estimated net present value of $100,000+ w/24 more years of warrantied production & will be fully paid-for at closing. Move in soon & enjoy! Town records suggest home once had a 3rd full bath - 2 smaller baths may have been combined at some point, there are 2 large full baths now. NPV calculations for solar array were done on a solar NPV calculator co-developed by NREL/Sandia National Labs - see report attached. Depending on usage patterns, 11.07 kW system may well be enough for electric car/truck charging as well as supporting the heat pump & general electric needs - who needs a gas station if your rooftop pays your transportation fuel costs! Home is in R-20 zone. Per Town of Cheshire Planning & Zoning Department, this allows use of the barn/3-car garage as-of-right as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for family members, and also for certain home-business uses, with strict limits to maintain residential character of the neighborhood. Check with your Realtor or Town of Cheshire for details; buyers should do their due diligence on any proposed business use. 8-person hot tub has not been used in about 3 years. It was in good working order as of last use, and seller is not aware of any issues with it, but makes no warranty; to avoid issues, hot tub should be professionally serviced before next use.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Rebecca Weiner 203-687-8227,

    Betsy Grauer Realty, Inc 203-787-3434

    Bought with:

    Michael C. Violano, RES.0828497

    Calcagni Real Estate

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24011634MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Breezeway
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Remodeled, Skylight, High Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Features: Bay/Bow Window, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Features: Built-in Features
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom
    • Features: Remodeled, Ceiling Fan(s), Hydro-Tub, Tile Floor
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Features: Sliders
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Features: Remodeled, Built-in Features, Corian Counters, Composite Floor
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Features: Bay/Bow Window, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Fireplace, Composite Floor
    • Level: Main
    Sun room
    • Features: Skylight, Bookcases, Built-in Features
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Heat Pump, Hot Water, Electric, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
    Features
    • Entrance Foyer, Smart Thermostat
    • Doors: Storm Door(s)
    • Windows: Thermopane Windows
    • Basement: None
    • Attic: Storage,Access Via Hatch
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Insert
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,674
    • Total interior livable area: 1,674 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,674
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 7
    • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Driveway, Private, Circular Driveway, Paved, Asphalt
    • Attached garage spaces: 5
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: 32" Minimum Door Widths, Accessible Bath, Bath Grab Bars, Accessible Hallway(s), Hard/Low Nap Floors, Raised Toilet, Roll-In Shower
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Breezeway, Rain Gutters, Garden
    • Fencing: Full
    • Waterfront features: Walk to Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.7 Acres
    • Features: Rear Lot, Borders Open Space, Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Gazebo, Barn(s)
    • Parcel number: 1085542
    • Zoning: R-20

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Asphalt,Metal
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1953

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
    • Energy generation: Solar

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Basketball Court, Golf, Lake, Library, Park, Playground, Pool, Near Public Transport
    • Security: Security System
    • Subdivision: By Cheshire High
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Cheshire

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $293/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $254,590
    • Annual tax amount: $6,991
    • Date on market: 8/6/2024

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/5/2024Sold$490,000+0.9%$293/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24011634 Report a problem
    6/3/2024Pending sale$485,500$290/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24011634 Report a problem
    5/18/2024Listed for sale$485,500+273.5%$290/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24011634 Report a problem
    9/27/1990Sold$130,000$78/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,522 +7.6%$252,910 -0.7%
    2024$6,991 +12.3%$254,590 +43.4%
    2023$6,228 +2.2%$177,480
    2022$6,091 +10.7%$177,480 +8.8%
    2021$5,503 +1.5%$163,200
    2020$5,422 $163,200
    2019$5,422 +3.3%$163,200 +1.4%
    2018$5,251 +2.1%$160,990
    2017$5,142 +3%$160,990
    2016$4,990 +1%$160,990
    2015$4,941 +1.5%$160,990
    2014$4,870 -2.5%$160,990 -11.1%
    2013$4,996 +1.4%$181,020
    2012$4,929 +1.4%$181,020
    2011$4,860 +1.3%$181,020
    2010$4,797 +1.7%$181,020
    2009$4,716 +4.5%$181,020 +12.6%
    2008$4,511 +1.6%$160,830
    2007$4,439 +1.6%$160,830
    2006$4,367 +1.9%$160,830
    2005$4,286 +29.1%$160,830 +56.2%
    2002$3,320 +21.3%$102,960 +4.6%
    1997$2,736 $98,430
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Chesire Village

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Doolittle
    • High: Cheshire

    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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