51 Straits Road

Local assessors in Chester, CT have categorized 51 Straits Road as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1986 and is 38 years old. It was most recently renovated and altered in 2000. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 76,230 square feet. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a Cape Cod style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 7 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 3 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 51 Straits Road has a total of 1,953 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a full basement that is 1,116 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a well system. As for water disposal, the home is connected to a septic system and not a municipal sewage or storm sewage system. Therefore the homeowner of this property will need to handle their own water disposal every three to five years - though the exact number may differ. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is average. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. The building has a gable style roof that was made of shingle (not wood). Lots of wood siding were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. The home's a hot water heating system is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with oil. There is a single fireplace in the home which may result in additional cleaning fees for the homeowner. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 51 Straits Road sold most recently in Jun 4, 2019 for a total of $329,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $168.46 per sqft. Before that, the property was also sold for $325,000 in Jan 1, 1970. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $5,898 in taxes each year. The initial year of tax delinquency occurred in 2020. 51 Straits Road was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $198,580. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $65,830. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $132,750. The property's total assessed value has been marked as more than the total market value which is pretty atypical. Are you already in the process of closing on a property and have signed a purchase agreement? You may want to consider locking in your current mortgage rate if interest rates have been rising or seem volatile. This is what's known in the market as a mortgage rate lock (aka rate protection). However, be sure to evaluate your situation carefully before you do so. There may be certain costs associated with taking this action and you'll want to time the start of your perfectly!Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.