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Trumbull, CT / SOLD
168 Colony AvenueTrumbull, CT 06611
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Sale Price$440,000ClosedApril 7, 2022
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Our Take
168 Colony Avenue is a 1952 Cape Cod with three bedrooms and two full baths. The main level combines a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, built-in storage, and access to a formal dining room. The eat-in kitchen opens to a deck and level backyard. Two bedrooms and a full bath are also on this level, along with a den leading to a breezeway and one-car garage. Upstairs, a dormered bedroom has a walk-in closet and full bath; the lower level is partially finished and unheated.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170464047- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,874
- Year built
- 1952
- Acres
- 0.31
- Property taxes
- $8,048
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors
- Eat-in kitchen opening to a backyard deck
- Two main-level bedrooms with large closets
- Den connecting to breezeway and garage
- Dormered bedroom with walk-in closet and bath
- Partially finished lower level with pool table
Read the full listing description
This classic Cape Cod style home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The main level boasts a spacious floor plan with an inviting living room with wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, a floor to ceiling built-in and opens into a formal dining room. The eat-in kitchen has beautiful wood cabinets and access to a deck with level backyard, great for barbecues and entertaining, and this home has hosted many large family gatherings over the years! Additionally on the main level are 2 bedrooms with large closets and hardwood floors and full bath. A cozy den has a barn split door which enters into a breezeway is great for enjoying summer evenings, and and also has access to 1 car garage. The second level has been dormered in the back and features a large bedroom, walk-in closet and another full bath. There is potential to add a 4th bedroom. The partially finished lower level (unheated) is perfect for play/rec room and the pool table stays! This neighborhood is conveniently located to highways, schools/SHU, shopping, walking trails, parks and restaurants. Welcome Home!
Schools
- Elementary
- Frenchtown
- Middle
- Madison
- High
- Trumbull
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $440,000 | |
| Original list price | $424,900 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $440,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,200. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
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Russ Bain
SmartMLS · Listing #170464047 · Closed
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