Classic, comfortable, spacious custom built ranch with finished, walk out lower level located in the heart of Pine Orchard! Enjoy seasonal sunsets from this beautiful hilltop location comprising of 1.12 acres.The flexible floor plan works for families who would love the extra square footage in the downstairs media room or for couples looking to live on one level. Main level-large living room w/fireplace leads to a charming dining room, both w/ bay windows.The family room w/ windows on 3 walls looks out onto the rolling side yard w/ beautiful specimen plantings. Eat in kitchen w/ Sub Zero & Poggenpohl cabinets, small 4 season porch w/access to a large IPE deck. This level also includes the main bedroom w/ full bath & walk in closet, 2 additional bdrms & full bath. The lower walk out level was totally renovated & redesigned by local architect Duo Dickenson which includes a large media room w/ fpl & built-in cedar closets, bookshelves, office, bdrm, 2 full bathrooms, laundry, garden storage rm & access to the garage . In home office or inlaw situation is certainly an option due to the exterior access & spacious room options. Tons of storage! Privacy abounds at this fantastic property located close to Branford & Stony Creek downtown centers offering great shops, restaurants & access to the water. Enjoy everything the Ct Shoreline has to offer minutes to the Pine Orchard Club which includes golf,restaurant, pool, tennis & marina. 3 small private beaches in walking distance! The field card lists 3 bedrooms although there is a forth bedroom with a full bah in the lower level. If a driveway is installed in the front yard, direct access to the front door and main level would be attained.
Sold for $685,000
$685,000
55 Sunset Hill Drive, Branford, CT 06405
3beds
3,863sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
1.12 Acres Lot
$964,200 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$6,912 Estimated rent
Home value
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Large ipe deckBuilt-in cedar closetsGarden storage rmWalk in closetLarge media roomSpacious custom built ranchCharming dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Faith C. Whitehead 203-214-2820,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-453-0391
Bought with:
Julie Hedrick
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170604027
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 249.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 15.11
Bedroom
- Features: Bookcases, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 154.58 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 13.1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 214.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.2 x 11.8
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 185.13 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 15.3
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full Bath, Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 71.54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 9.8
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 45.43 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.9 x 7.7
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 56.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.8
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 30.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4.4 x 6.9
Dining room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 192.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 14.4
Family room
- Features: Remodeled, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Balcony/Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 249.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.4 x 15.2
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Balcony/Deck, Breakfast Nook, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 485.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 24.9
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 424.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.11 x 22.2
Media room
- Features: Cedar Closet(s), Fireplace
- Level: Lower
- Area: 694.62 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.7 x 30.6
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 150.42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 13.8
Sun room
- Features: Balcony/Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 68.06 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.3
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Electric Range, Convection Range, Oven/Range, Oven, Subzero, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Mud Room
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Heated,Cooled,Garage Access,Liveable Space,Storage Space
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,863
- Total interior livable area: 3,863 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,450
- Finished area below ground: 1,413
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Paved, Private, Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Breezeway, Garden, Rain Gutters, Kennel, Lighting, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 1.12 Acres
- Features: Dry, Cleared, Few Trees, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1069484
- Zoning: res
- Other equipment: Generator, Generator Ready
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Library, Medical Facilities, Private School(s), Near Public Transport, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Pine Orchard
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
Location
- Region: Branford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $300,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,967
- Date on market: 12/15/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2023 | Sold | $685,000-5.5%$177/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170604027 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $725,000$188/sqft |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #170604027 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2023 | Pending sale | $725,000$188/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #170604027 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2023 | Contingent | $725,000$188/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170604027 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2023 | Price change | $725,000-2%$188/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170604027 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2023 | Price change | $740,000-1.3%$192/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170604027 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2023 | Price change | $750,000-6.1%$194/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170604027 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2023 | Price change | $799,000-1.4%$207/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170594222 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2023 | Price change | $810,000-13.4%$210/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170594222 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2023 | Price change | $935,000+4%$242/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #170574881 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2023 | Price change | $899,000-3.9%$233/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170594222 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2023 | Price change | $935,000-3.1%$242/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170574881 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Price change | $965,000-2%$250/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170574881 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $985,000$255/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170574881 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,227 +11.8% | $477,900 +59.3% |
| 2024 | $9,144 +2% | $300,000 |
| 2023 | $8,967 +1.5% | $300,000 |
| 2022 | $8,835 | $300,000 |
| 2021 | $8,835 | $300,000 |
| 2020 | $8,835 +0.1% | $300,000 -1.2% |
| 2019 | $8,829 +1.5% | $303,700 |
| 2018 | $8,698 +0.6% | $303,700 |
| 2017 | $8,646 +5.7% | $303,700 |
| 2015 | $8,179 -0.4% | $303,700 -2.9% |
| 2014 | $8,208 +2.5% | $312,800 |
| 2013 | $8,005 +2.6% | $312,800 |
| 2012 | $7,804 +2.8% | $312,800 |
| 2011 | $7,592 +3% | $312,800 |
| 2010 | $7,373 -1% | $312,800 -1% |
| 2009 | $7,451 +1.6% | $316,000 |
| 2008 | $7,334 +3.9% | $316,000 |
| 2007 | $7,056 +2.6% | $316,000 |
| 2006 | $6,876 +3.8% | $316,000 |
| 2005 | $6,627 +8.3% | $316,000 +17.7% |
| 2003 | $6,119 +34% | $268,500 +28.2% |
| 1994 | $4,566 | $209,440 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06405
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Francis Walsh Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Branford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Mary R. Tisko SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mary R. Tisko
- Middle: Francis Walsh
- High: Branford
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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