This Victorian has been thoughtfully renovated over the years, offering the perfect blend of historic character and contemporary upgrades. In addition to updated electrical, plumbing and insulation, the current owners have made additional investments to ensure comfort and efficiency, including a 50-year architectural roof, conversion to efficient natural gas heat, central AC, and the addition of a stunning attached 5-car garage/carriage house with high ceilings, oversized doors and loft storage. Inside, enjoy the recently renovated kitchen and bathrooms, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Kitchen highlights include a gorgeous oversized granite island, quality stainless steel appliances and magnificent views over the expansive patio and park-like acre of land. The primary en suite features a two-person tiled steam shower. A second full bath includes a jacuzzi tub, and the convenient 1st floor half bath houses the laundry area. This home also offers a home office, grand dining room and living room to gather with family and friends, a spacious primary with attached dressing room, and three additional generously-sized bedrooms with ample closet space. Filled with abundant natural light, high ceilings, original moldings, and beautiful hardwood floors, and located just minutes from shopping, dining, golf and major highways, this home is a rare find that combines timeless elegance with the all the conveniences of modern living. Garage has 1,260 Sq. Ft. of floor space with an additional 600 Sq. Ft. unfinished half story. Perfect for car enthusiasts, contractors and landscapers. Plenty of off street parking available in the driveway. Measurements courtesy Vision/Middletown town card.
Sold for $555,000
$555,000
598 East Street, Middletown, CT 06457
4beds
2,712sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
1 Acres Lot
$585,800 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$3,777 Estimated rent
Home value
$585,800
$539,000 - $639,000
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High ceilingsMagnificent viewsOriginal moldingsHome officeAbundant natural lightOff street parkingGorgeous oversized granite island
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Listed by:
Betsy L. Purtell 203-640-4440,
Purtell Realty LLC 203-640-7802,
Thomas Purtell 203-640-7802,
Purtell Realty LLC
Bought with:
Jordan Ostrofsky, RES.0769622
KW Legacy Partners
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24112191
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 18
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Granite Counters, Eating Space, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 30
Office
- Features: French Doors
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Office
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Storage,Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,712
- Total interior livable area: 2,712 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,712
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1010561
- Zoning: R-15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Middletown
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Sold | $555,000+0.9%$205/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24112191 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Pending sale | $550,000$203/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24112191 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Price change | $550,000-8.2%$203/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24112191 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $599,000-4.8%$221/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24112191 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $629,000+173.5%$232/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24112191 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2002 | Sold | $230,000+11.7%$85/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #G271587 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/1999 | Sold | $206,000+36%$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/1996 | Sold | $151,500$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,869 +5.5% | $263,270 |
| 2024 | $8,409 +6.3% | $263,270 |
| 2023 | $7,910 +10.2% | $263,270 +37.6% |
| 2022 | $7,180 +0.2% | $191,380 |
| 2021 | $7,163 -0.1% | $191,380 |
| 2020 | $7,173 -0.5% | $191,380 |
| 2019 | $7,212 +3.7% | $191,380 |
| 2018 | $6,956 +8.1% | $191,380 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $6,436 +4.2% | $181,540 |
| 2015 | $6,175 0% | $181,540 |
| 2014 | $6,177 -11.1% | $181,540 -24.4% |
| 2013 | $6,952 +2.9% | $240,070 |
| 2012 | $6,755 +3.1% | $240,070 |
| 2011 | $6,549 -1% | $240,070 |
| 2010 | $6,612 +3.9% | $240,070 |
| 2009 | $6,362 +0.6% | $240,070 -3.2% |
| 2008 | $6,327 +9.8% | $248,120 +41.9% |
| 2007 | $5,762 | $174,870 |
| 2006 | $5,762 +27.2% | $174,870 +18.9% |
| 2005 | $4,530 +8.9% | $147,120 +2.5% |
| 2004 | $4,160 +2.5% | $143,500 |
| 2003 | $4,060 +37.9% | $143,500 +17.9% |
| 1995 | $2,945 | $121,710 |
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Neighborhood: 06457
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lawrence SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Beman Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4 mi
- 4/10Middletown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Middletown
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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