Sold for $340,000 on 12/27/24
$340,000
51 Westminster Road, Canterbury, CT 06331
3beds
1,795sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1760
0.35 Acres Lot
$357,200 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$2,522 Estimated rent
Home value
$357,200
$318,000 - $400,000
$2,522/mo
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What's special
Best/Final by 11/26 by 7 pm. Step into the past while enjoying all the comforts of today! This charming antique home boasts wide board floors throughout, exposed beams, and rich architectural details that exude old world allure. The kitchen is thoughtfully updated with quartz countertops, new sink, repainted cabinets w/new hardware, stainless steel appliances, a beautiful hex backsplash, & added a large picture window while still maintaining the warm feel of a bygone era. The adjacent dining room invites intimate dinners with loved ones. Multiple areas to accommodate everyone in the house. A cozy living room with Vermont Castings wood stove for the winter and mini split for the summer. An office/den allows a work from home option. First floor bedroom, and two additional bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and newer full bath upstairs. Outside, the property provides a private oasis with stone walls, mature gardens, a new stamped concrete patio, perfect for entering, and huge chicken coop (chickens come with the house)! This home is a rare find for those who appreciate timeless beauty. 2019 Furnace, 2008 septic, most windows are Harvey replacements. A full list of upgrades in attachments. Custom dining set and two dressers upstairs can convey with home
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 27, 2024 at 08:10am
Listed by:
Valerie L. Macneil 860-942-9637,
Kazantzis Real Estate, LLC 860-774-2733
Bought with:
Brecken Ellsworth, RES.0813922
Kazantzis Real Estate, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24061515
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Features, Quartz Counters, Kitchen Island, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Wood Stove, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Attic: Crawl Space,Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,795
- Total interior livable area: 1,795 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,795
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped, Cleared, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1679219
- Zoning: RD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1760
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Canterbury
- Subdivision: Westminster
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Sold | $340,000+0.3%$189/sqft |
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| 11/27/2024 | Pending sale | $339,000$189/sqft |
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| 11/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $339,000+35.7%$189/sqft |
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| 3/19/2021 | Sold | $249,900$139/sqft |
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| 2/5/2021 | Contingent | $249,900$139/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,285 -15.3% | $196,000 +16.2% |
| 2024 | $3,880 +50.2% | $168,700 +50.2% |
| 2023 | $2,583 | $112,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06331
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Canterbury Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Canterbury
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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