Highest and Best by 8:00pm Tuesday 8/19/25 Picture yourself living in tranquility on 3 acres of quiet woodlands in this delightful 1981 Saltbox Colonial in rural Bethany. The vibe is Vermont vacation home, with woods to hike or mountain-bike in, your own duck pond, 2 decks to enjoy the sunrise and starlight, a brick fireplace with newer Jotel stove, beams on the ceiling and wide plank floorboards! The 3 bedrooms upstairs include a large primary with private bath, walk-up attic has a rock- climbing wall, lots of storage. Main level Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Room could seat 12, flows into Living room for larger gatherings, all with windows overlooking the woods. Interior access to basement with laundry, 2-car garage and also under deck parking. New stone retaining wall on back hillside, wildflowers in the woods. Make this hidden gem yours with your own updates. Small town Bethany includes access to Award winning Amity School District, local farms, breweries, vineyards, hiking trails, & is convenient to commerce, major highways and downtown New Haven's culture, universities and hospitals. Book your private appointment soon! Additional refrigerator and deep freeze included as well as kitchen appliances and laundry machines. As Is; Home Inspections for Informational Purposes Only.
Sold for $460,000 on 09/26/25
$460,000
135 Gaylord Mountain Road, Bethany, CT 06524
3beds
1,872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
3 Acres Lot
$465,100 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$3,366 Estimated rent
Home value
$465,100
$414,000 - $526,000
$3,366/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 26, 2025 at 11:24am
Listed by:
April Stirling 203-910-8078,
Coldwell Banker Realty 203-389-0015
Bought with:
Luisa Dias, RES.0181250
RE/MAX Right Choice
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24113430
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 23
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Den
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Corian Counters, Country, Dining Area, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 23
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Smart Thermostat
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Garage Access,Interior Entry
- Attic: Storage,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,872
- Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,872
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Few Trees, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1057833
- Zoning: R-130
- Other equipment: Generator Ready
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Saltbox
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
Location
- Region: Bethany
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $460,000+15%$246/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24113430 | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $400,000$214/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24113430 | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $400,000+23.8%$214/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24113430 | ||
| 5/23/2016 | Sold | $323,000-1.8%$173/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N10115010 | ||
| 4/11/2016 | Pending sale | $329,000$176/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #N10115010 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,678 +2.5% | $263,480 |
| 2024 | $7,488 -3.1% | $263,480 +28.8% |
| 2023 | $7,731 +5% | $204,620 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06524
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bethany Community SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.6 mi
- 9/10Amity Middle School: BethanyGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 9/10Amity Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bethany Community
- Middle: Amity Regional
- High: Amity Regional
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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