159 Plymouth Ave

Trumbull, CT 06611

$400,500
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,244 Sq. Ft.
$94 / Sq. Ft.
4,244
Sq. Ft.
$94
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Set on over 3 1/4 bucolic acres overlooking beautiful Plymouth Pond & Horse Tavern Brook, this one-of-a-kind property offers waterfront living at its best. The former home of a beloved children’s book author who sought an inspirational location to write, found it here among the birds, deer, fox, turtles, squirrels, raccoons, and even a beaver on the pond. You’ll find the same inspiration when you walk in the front door and gaze through the amazing picture windows located throughout the home overlooking...Set on over 3 1/4 bucolic acres overlooking beautiful Plymouth Pond & Horse Tavern Brook, this one-of-a-kind property offers waterfront living at its best. The former home of a beloved children’s book author who sought an inspirational location to write, found it here among the birds, deer, fox, turtles, squirrels, raccoons, and even a beaver on the pond. You’ll find the same inspiration when you walk in the front door and gaze through the amazing picture windows located throughout the home overlooking the pristine grounds, private pond/dam (fully a part of this property), swimming pool & cabana. The expanded, classic Cape Cod home offers 3-4 Beds, 3.5 Baths including first floor Master Bedroom suite overlooking pond, Living Room w/ fireplace, Library/ Office w/ fireplace, Great Room off Kitchen w/ walls of windows, Lower-level Family Room w/ fireplace and potential In-Law Suite plus 2-car garage w/ second floor storage loft. Visit this enchanting property surrounded by gorgeous stone walls, private 2-acre Plymouth Pond & dam as well as your own in-ground swimming pool & cabana house w/ bathroom all located on a flat, beautifully tranquil lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Visit today and feel the inspiration to make this special house your next home.
  1. Listed by Christopher Sinatra • Higgins Group Real Estate
    P: (203)-984-7907 C: (203)-984-7907 csinatra@Vanderblue.com

Property Details for 159 Plymouth Avenue

Basement Description
Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Liveable Space, Sump Pump
Direct Waterfront
Yes
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
St. Theresa's
Style
Cape Cod
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 05/25/2022 05:59 PM

Property Details for 159 Plymouth Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #170487563
Days on Market7
Taxes$12,910 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1942
Lot Size3.26 AC / 142,005 SF
CountyFairfield County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Higgins Group Real Estate, Christopher Sinatra

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Larry Leonzi

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Building Information for 159 Plymouth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size3.26 AC / 142,005 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,174 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,098

Property Taxes

$1,076

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 Plymouth Avenue

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Main St (Rt 111) to Plymouth Ave to end on right
  • Elementary School: Frenchtown
  • High School: Trumbull
  • Latitude: 41.237396
  • Longitude: -73.22794
  • Middle Jr High School: Madison
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $12,910
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Cabana, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Shed, Stone Wall
  • Pool Description: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Safety Fence
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Frontage, Pond, Dock or Mooring
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Workshop
  • Room Count: 13
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Book Shelves,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 22.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.1
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Length: 9.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 6.2
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Length: 17.6
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 27.6
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.7
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Built-In Hutch,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Bay/Bow Window,Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 15.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 15.2
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Breakfast Nook,Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 21.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.1
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 26.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.1
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Remodeled,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 12.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
  • Room Width: 8.2
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Half Bath,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Width: 3.9
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Skylight,Sliders,Sunken,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 19.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 15.3
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.9
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: light grey
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5957
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Separate Entry
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Sq Ft Description: finished lower-level is walkout to yard & town records lists 4th bedroom here
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1690
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2554
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac
  • Parcel Number: 393911
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2554.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4244.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Property History for 159 Plymouth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 24, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1491366841

$400,500

-1.7% / yr

Feb 28, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #99807328

$562,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/24/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1491366841

$400,500

-1.7% / yr

02/28/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #99807328

$562,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Plymouth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$207,970Additions$240,380Total$448,350
Tax Record2023$16,009 ($1,334 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,554 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,554 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,690 SqFtStories2Lot Size142,006 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningACountyFAIRFIELDAPNTRUM M:E-10 L:00009 U:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 159 Plymouth Avenue

This home is within Trumbull School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Frenchtown Elementary
PublicK to 5

Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

Trumbull High School
Public9 to 12

St Theresa School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Higgins Group Real Estate, Christopher Sinatra

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