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Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
878 West Wakefield Boulevard, Winchester, CT 06098
4beds
3,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.35 Acres Lot
$1,030,000 Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$3,697 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,030,000
$979,000 - $1.08M
$3,697/mo
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Waterfront retreatCozy fireplaceOversized lakeside decksBreathtaking lake viewsExpansive windowsRetractable awningsSliders to the deck
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Listed by:
Annie Simard (860)841-2633,
LPT Realty 877-366-2213
Bought with:
Becky Brainerd, RES.0831260
RE/MAX One
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24176238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,330
- Total interior livable area: 3,330 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,710
- Finished area below ground: 1,620
Property
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Borders Open Space, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 926238
- Zoning: HLD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Winsted
- Subdivision: Winsted
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $1,200,000+20.2%$360/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $998,000$300/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $998,000+94.7%$300/sqft |
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| 10/28/2020 | Sold | $512,500-9.3%$154/sqft |
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| 8/28/2020 | Pending sale | $565,000$170/sqft |
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| 6/17/2020 | Price change | $565,000-1.7%$170/sqft |
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| 6/12/2019 | Price change | $575,000-3.7%$173/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Price change | $597,000-2.9%$179/sqft |
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| 2/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $615,000-3.1%$185/sqft |
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| 12/2/2018 | Listing removed | $635,000$191/sqft |
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| 2/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $635,000-2.3%$191/sqft |
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| 12/2/2017 | Listing removed | $650,000$195/sqft |
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| 3/17/2017 | Price change | $650,000-2.3%$195/sqft |
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| 3/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $665,000-16.9%$200/sqft |
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| 10/1/2014 | Listing removed | $799,900$240/sqft |
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| 7/12/2013 | Listed for sale | $799,900$240/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,051 +10.5% | $515,970 |
| 2024 | $13,616 | $515,970 |
| 2023 | $13,616 +21.5% | $515,970 +54.4% |
| 2022 | $11,208 +4.3% | $334,180 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $10,748 | $320,460 |
| 2020 | $10,748 | $320,460 |
| 2019 | $10,748 | $320,460 |
| 2018 | $10,748 -4.4% | $320,460 -4.4% |
| 2017 | $11,245 | $335,270 |
| 2016 | $11,245 +2.6% | $335,270 |
| 2015 | $10,963 +3.3% | $335,270 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $10,609 +2.3% | $332,470 |
| 2013 | $10,373 +3.8% | $332,470 -15.4% |
| 2012 | $9,993 | $392,980 |
| 2011 | $9,993 | $392,980 |
| 2010 | $9,993 +3.1% | $392,980 |
| 2009 | $9,695 | $392,980 |
| 2008 | $9,695 +16.8% | $392,980 +62.3% |
| 2007 | $8,298 +2.8% | $242,130 |
| 2006 | $8,073 +1.1% | $242,130 |
| 2005 | $7,985 +8.9% | $242,130 -0.6% |
| 2003 | $7,335 +32.8% | $243,530 +21.5% |
| 1995 | $5,523 | $200,410 |
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Neighborhood: 06098
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- NABatcheller Early Education CenterGrades: PK-2Distance: 2 mi
- NAPearson AcademyGrades: Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Pearson Middle SchoolGrades: 2-6Distance: 2.8 mi
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- Litchfield County
- Winchester
- 06098
- 878 West Wakefield Boulevard
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