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  • $948,200

    493 White Birch Dr, Guilford, CT 06437

    4beds
    3,401sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1978
    2.18 Acres Lot
    $948,200 Zestimate®
    $279/sqft
    $5,816 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $948,200

    $891,000 - $1.01M

    $5,816/mo

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    What's special

    Desirable location within the quintessential town of Guilford, Connecticut. Welcome to your own lakeside home, set back on a 2.18-acre lot, offering a private and serene setting, the perfect escape from your busy day. Enjoy beautiful views of the lake and park-like grounds from most of the interior rooms. This 4-bedroom colonial with contemporary flair offers an open floor concept with hardwood flooring and recessed lighting throughout. The front entry foyer opens to a living room featuring a Stony Creek granite, through-and-through, gas fireplace to the family room and the updated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances and granite counter-top. The light-filled spaces flow easily to the sitting and dining rooms, each with walls of glass providing amazing views. Three bedrooms, a full and half bath and laundry round out this level. The master bedroom suite is found on the second level and offers cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet, renovated full bath and a private balcony overlooking the lake and spectacular gardens. The lower level walk-out provides an additional -- SF of finished space and sliders to side patio and hot tub. Indoor and outdoor entertaining is easy at this special property, make it your year-round retreat or vacation destination. Minutes from the town center, restaurants, shops beach and commuter routes. Central A/C, underground irrigation system, wood-burning stove in lower level, new wraparound deck. Many improvements and updates over the last several years, please ask for list. Low flood insurance owner pays $880/year and is it transferable to new owner. Note: the property is not part of the Fence Creek Rock or Valley Shores Association (there are no fees).

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Other
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,401 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    • Has spa: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 2.18 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: GUILM92031

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1978

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Guilford

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $279/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $404,110
    • Annual tax amount: $11,174

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/1/2021Sold$730,000-2.7%$215/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170428626 Report a problem
    9/5/2021Pending sale$750,000$221/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #170428626 Report a problem
    9/4/2021Contingent$750,000$221/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170428626 Report a problem
    8/19/2021Price change$750,000-6.3%$221/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170428626 Report a problem
    8/12/2021Listed for sale$800,000+79.8%$235/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170428626 Report a problem
    2/22/2018Sold$445,000-3.3%$131/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170030348 Report a problem
    1/9/2018Pending sale$459,999$135/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170030348 Report a problem
    12/13/2017Price change$459,999-1.9%$135/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170030348 Report a problem
    11/27/2017Listed for sale$469,000-4.3%$138/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170030348 Report a problem
    10/27/2011Sold$490,000-7.4%$144/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #M9128038 Report a problem
    6/17/2011Price change$529,000-3.6%$156/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #M9128038 Report a problem
    4/18/2011Price change$549,000-1.1%$161/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #M9121982 Report a problem
    1/8/2011Listed for sale$555,000-5.9%$163/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #M9121982 Report a problem
    9/2/2010Listing removed$589,900$173/sqft
    Source: William Raveis-Guilford/Madison Report a problem
    5/1/2010Listed for sale$589,900-4.7%$173/sqft
    Source: William Raveis-Guilford/Madison Report a problem
    11/4/2009Listing removed$619,000$182/sqft
    Source: Prudential Connecticut Realty #M9115902 Report a problem
    4/11/2009Listed for sale$619,000$182/sqft
    Source: Prudential Connecticut Realty #M9115902 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,174 +4%$404,110
    2024$10,741 +2.7%$404,110
    2023$10,458 +7%$404,110 +37.5%
    2022$9,774 +1.9%$293,950
    2021$9,589 +1%$293,950
    2020$9,498 +0.9%$293,950
    2019$9,415 +2.4%$293,950
    2018$9,195 -6.1%$293,950 -11.8%
    2017$9,790 +4%$333,430
    2015$9,416 +3%$333,430
    2014$9,143 +0.9%$333,430 -15.1%
    2013$9,057 +3.1%$392,760
    2012$8,782 +3.9%$392,760
    2011$8,452 +3.3%$392,760
    2010$8,181 +3.9%$392,760
    2009$7,871 +57.4%$392,760 +50.7%
    2008$5,001 -21.1%$260,620
    2007$6,338 +5%$260,620
    2006$6,036 +4%$260,620
    2005$5,804 +5.2%$260,620 +0%
    2003$5,517 +2.2%$260,600 +53.3%
    2001$5,398 $170,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 06437

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Guilford Lakes
    • Middle: Baldwin
    • High: Guilford

    Source: The 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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