Living with History! Rare opportunity!!! Own a slice of our American heritage with this US National Register of Historic Places home. “The James Plumb House” This home offers tons of character, 5 beautiful bay façade, 5 fireplaces and restored window caps are just some of the many historic features. Situated on almost 3/4 of an acre of land, this property has plenty of room for perennial, vegetable and herb gardens, patio for outdoor entertaining. Feel at home with high ceilings, beautiful original staircase and rare (original) wide board floors. (including some KINGS WOOD are featured inside). The large kitchen area (most likely the original home of Samuel Plumb circa 1738) offers wide plank hard wood flooring, wood stove, Farm sink, soap stone countertop, built-ins, Duel stove (propane for cook top, electric oven). First floor laundry room, Mud room, studio apt in finished attic/ bonus room with loft built-in bed & wet bar. It can be used as a guest room or studio! A formal dining & living rooms are ideal for entertaining. Not everything is original, new roof, new gutters, freshly painted exterior, & most of the interior rooms. Great location with easy access to Route 66& 9 for commuting all over the state! Close to HIGBY MOUNTAIN TRAIL for hiking as well nearby WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY. Downtown is only minutes away from shopping and a variety of restaurants! Take advantage of being close to the Connecticut River and enjoy taking a stroll by the water. Rare opportunity to become a "steward of history"! Own a slice of our American heritage with this US National Register of Historic Places home. THE PLUMB HOUSE CIRCA 1738 and 1804 is an example of a LATE GEORGIAN and early HIGH STYLE FEDERAL with a central hall plan. James Plumb was a "gentleman's farmer and the property remained in the PLUMB family until 1888.
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$350,000
872 Westfield Street, Middletown, CT 06457
5beds
3,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1804
0.71 Acres Lot
$510,800 Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$3,913 Estimated rent
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Wood stoveBeautiful original staircaseWet barFormal diningNew guttersHigh ceilingsNew roof
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sharon E. Stabile 860-794-0798,
Vision Real Estate
Bought with:
Maxwell Erni, REB.0794185
The Bridge Realty Inc.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170579831
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Country, Wood Stove, Stall Shower, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Library
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Other
- Features: Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Other
- Features: Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Other
- Features: Wet Bar, Full Bath, Stall Shower, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 18
Heating
- Radiator, Wood/Coal Stove, Propane
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Attic: Walk-up,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,276
- Total interior livable area: 3,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,276
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Circular Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1007296
- Zoning: R-15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1804
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
- Subdivision: Westfield
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $107/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,830
- Annual tax amount: $7,356
- Date on market: 9/7/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2023 | Sold | $350,000+0%$107/sqft |
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| 9/6/2023 | Pending sale | $349,900$107/sqft |
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| 7/13/2023 | Price change | $349,900-5.4%$107/sqft |
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| 6/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $369,900+48%$113/sqft |
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| 12/8/2020 | Sold | $250,000-2%$76/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170273091 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2020 | Pending sale | $255,000$78/sqft |
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| 6/12/2020 | Price change | $255,000-7.8%$78/sqft |
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| 5/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $276,500$84/sqft |
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| 4/2/2020 | Listing removed | $276,500$84/sqft |
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| 3/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $276,500-3.7%$84/sqft |
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| 10/26/2019 | Listing removed | $287,000$88/sqft |
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| 7/3/2019 | Price change | $287,000-4.3%$88/sqft |
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| 4/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $299,900+13.2%$92/sqft |
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| 2/28/2019 | Listing removed | $900 |
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| 1/28/2019 | Listed for rent | $900 |
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| 10/28/2018 | Listing removed | $265,000$81/sqft |
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| 10/9/2018 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$81/sqft |
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| 7/24/2018 | Price change | $275,000-1.4%$84/sqft |
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| 6/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $279,000+5.7%$85/sqft |
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| 6/9/2017 | Sold | $264,000-34%$81/sqft |
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| 3/10/2005 | Sold | $400,000+151.6%$122/sqft |
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| 11/28/1994 | Sold | $159,000$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,248 +5.5% | $244,830 |
| 2024 | $7,820 +6.3% | $244,830 |
| 2023 | $7,356 +9.2% | $244,830 +36.3% |
| 2022 | $6,737 +0.2% | $179,580 |
| 2021 | $6,721 -0.1% | $179,580 |
| 2020 | $6,731 -0.5% | $179,580 |
| 2019 | $6,767 +3.7% | $179,580 |
| 2018 | $6,527 -3.2% | $179,580 -5.6% |
| 2017 | $6,740 +2% | $190,140 |
| 2016 | $6,610 | $190,140 |
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Neighborhood: 06457
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