Sold for $348,000

$348,000

281 Orchard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111

2beds

1,322sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1963

7,405.2 Square Feet Lot

$395,800 Zestimate^®

$263/sqft

$2,473 Estimated rent

Home value

$395,800

$376,000 - $416,000

$2,473/mo

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What's special

Highest and best due by 11am Wednesday 8/7/2024!! Located in a charming neighborhood, this delightful raised ranch features 3 bedrooms, one currently used as a dining room. The home boasts hardwood floors, an updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a Trex deck overlooking a wooded backyard. Additional highlights include a one-car attached garage, gas heat, new central air, and a lawn sprinkler system. With great curb appeal from newer exterior paint and a 7-year-old architectural roof, this home also offers a cozy living room with a fireplace and a primary bedroom with a ceiling fan. The fully finished lower level is a beautiful retreat, featuring attractive tile floors, built-ins, a full bathroom with a shower, and a full laundry. The mechanical room provides extra storage space. A great home!!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
Level: Main
Area: 146.52 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11.1 x 13.2

Bedroom

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Main
Area: 106.7 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9.7 x 11

Bathroom

Features: Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
Level: Main

Bathroom

Features: Stall Shower, Laminate Floor
Level: Lower

Dining room

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Main
Area: 120.65 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9.5 x 12.7

Family room

Features: Tile Floor
Level: Lower
Area: 341.7 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17 x 20.1

Kitchen

Features: Balcony/Deck, Eating Space, Vinyl Floor
Level: Main
Area: 143.51 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11.3 x 12.7

Living room

Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Level: Main
Area: 415.4 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15.5 x 26.8

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Windows: Thermopane Windows
Basement: Full,Heated,Garage Access,Partially Finished
Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,322
Total interior livable area: 1,322 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,002
Finished area below ground: 320

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

Size: 7,405 sqft
Features: Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 660424
Zoning: R-12

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1963

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Windows

Community & neighborhood

Location

Region: Newington

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/30/2024	Sold	$348,000+16%$263/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24035515 Report a problem
8/7/2024	Pending sale	$299,900$227/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24035515 Report a problem
8/5/2024	Listed for sale	$299,900+39.5%$227/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24035515 Report a problem
8/2/2019	Sold	$215,000+79.2%$163/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/18/1998	Sold	$120,000-5.9%$91/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/25/1993	Sold	$127,500$96/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,547 +2.9%	$138,750 +2.1%
2024	$5,392 +3.4%	$135,930
2023	$5,214 -0.3%	$135,930
2022	$5,232 -0.8%	$135,930
2021	$5,275 +5.4%	$135,930 +6.6%
2020	$5,007 -0.4%	$127,480
2019	$5,029 +2.5%	$127,480
2018	$4,908 +5.2%	$127,480
2017	$4,664 +2.3%	$127,480
2016	$4,557	$127,480