Historic 1750 "Bailey Homestead" on sought after Greenwood Avenue just a short walk to Bethel's charming downtown for restaurants, shops & train station. Notable owners of this significant home include early Bethel settler Abner Taylor and Luther Holcomb who is said to have stopped the British troops on nearby Hoyt's Hill in 1777 during the Revolutionary War. Steeped in history, yet updated for today, enjoy the wide front porch, inviting backyard with stone patios, spacious barn/workshop with 240-volt EV charging outlet (could be converted to a garage), garden shed, plus mature trees & flowering gardens. Inside, you'll be captivated by the wide board floors, hand-hewn exposed beams, impressive beehive oven, & inviting rooms including the updated kitchen/great room w/sunny dining area. Total 2,167 sf with 3 bedrooms, 1 full/1 half bath, plus partially finished walk-up attic, and full basement. Total 6 fireplaces including the formal dining room, living room, office with built-ins, and cozy library (note: the main level fireplaces are not in use as no liners, but the lower level fireplace is lined and operable). The expansive second level offers the elegant primary suite with sitting room & electric fireplace (excluded but negotiable), spacious dressing room/laundry, & gorgeous updated bath with Carrera marble topped double vanity & jetted soaking tub. Many recent updates including a GeoSpring heat pump water heater, Weil-McLain boiler, and generator hook-up. Very special!
Sold
$490,000
45 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801
3beds
2,167sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1750
0.40 Acres lot
$506,300 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 17, 2025 at 11:16am
Listed by:
Laura Ancona,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with:
Laura Ancona, RES.0770587
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24052863

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 166.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 14.5
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 138 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 97.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.5
Den
- Features: Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 175 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 28
Library
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 12
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Office
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Storage Space,Interior Entry
- Attic: Storage,Partially Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 6
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,167
- Total interior livable area: 2,167 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,167
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
Lot
- Size: 0.40 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 1877
- Zoning: R-10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1750
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bethel
Services availability

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