This beautifully renovated 2 bed, 2.5 bath, Cape-Cod style home offers not only classic charm, but modern efficiency with premium upgrades. The property boasts energy-efficient upgrades (new vinyl siding, windows, 96% efficient HVAC system, LED lighting). The kitchen is a chef's dream with silestone quartz counters all around - feat. GE Profile appliances, high end fixtures, and a center island. The main-floor includes a charming New England style sitting/living area with a fireplace, large dining area, huge living room, and main floor laundry for convenience. An added bonus; there are hardwood floors under the carpeted areas! Upstairs, the primary suite features an oversized closet with pocket doors and a luxurious clawfoot tub and stall shower. The 2nd bedroom includes a 3/4 bath. Outside is an entertainer's dream, with a stamped concrete patio, bluestone-capped fire pit, and 1,500-gal koi pond, surrounded by mature trees, a flowering dogwood and crepe Myrtle, and arborvitae for privacy. Relax under the portico equipped with a ceiling fan, serving area, TV mount and beer taps. A spacious, 24x36 insulated 4 car garage has a pull-through bay, 100-amp panel, spray foam insulation, is prepped for a bathroom addition, and features a glass garage door that opens to the patio. Sitting just under a mile from Guilford Green, all connected by sidewalk, this property offers easy access to I-95 and is under 15 mins to New Haven and is minutes from beaches, dining, hiking, and golf.
Sold for $572,500
$572,500
281 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437
2beds
1,725sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.33 Acres Lot
$600,900 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$3,577 Estimated rent
Home value
$600,900
$529,000 - $679,000
$3,577/mo
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Mature treesFlowering dogwoodCenter islandOversized closetGe profile appliancesSilestone quartz countersCeiling fan
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Listed by:
ALLIANCE TEAM AT WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE,
Dan N. Ferriouolo 203-537-5288,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-876-7507
Bought with:
Karen Gilmore, RES.0797466
Redfin Corporation
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24059566
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Full Bath
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Quartz Counters, Kitchen Island, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Combination Liv/Din Rm, Fireplace
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Sound System, Smart Thermostat
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,725
- Total interior livable area: 1,725 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,725
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Tandem, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Cabana
- Parcel number: 1114288
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, Ridge Vents, Windows
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Medical Facilities, Park, Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: Guilford
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/2025 | Sold | $572,500-4.4%$332/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24059566 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2024 | Pending sale | $599,000$347/sqft |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #24059566 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,000+242.3%$347/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24059566 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2015 | Sold | $175,000$101/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N10024188 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,933 +4% | $359,240 |
| 2024 | $9,549 +3.8% | $359,240 +1.1% |
| 2023 | $9,197 +17.9% | $355,390 +51.5% |
| 2022 | $7,801 +1.9% | $234,620 |
| 2021 | $7,653 +0.9% | $234,620 |
| 2020 | $7,581 +0.9% | $234,620 |
| 2019 | $7,515 +2.4% | $234,620 |
| 2018 | $7,339 -0.3% | $234,620 -6.4% |
| 2017 | $7,360 +7.8% | $250,670 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $6,826 +3% | $241,720 |
| 2014 | $6,628 +2.9% | $241,720 -13.4% |
| 2013 | $6,439 +3.1% | $279,240 |
| 2012 | $6,244 +3.9% | $279,240 |
| 2011 | $6,009 +3.3% | $279,240 |
| 2010 | $5,817 +3.9% | $279,240 |
| 2009 | $5,596 +44.2% | $279,240 +38.1% |
| 2008 | $3,880 -21.1% | $202,210 |
| 2007 | $4,918 +5% | $202,210 |
| 2006 | $4,683 +4% | $202,210 |
| 2005 | $4,503 +5.2% | $202,210 +0% |
| 2003 | $4,281 +35.3% | $202,200 +102.8% |
| 2001 | $3,165 | $99,700 |
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Neighborhood: Guilford Center
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10A. W. Cox SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10E. C. Adams Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Guilford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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