$952,397
SOLD JUL 10, 2025

32 Gilbert Hill Rd Chester, CT 06412

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,788 Sq Ft
5.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$251 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • 5.31 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind estate where history meets modern comfort - located within walking distance to Chester's charming downtown area. Built in 1986, this home was crafted using materials from a 1740 barn that were relocated to the stunning 5.31-acre rocky hillside it occupies today. The original timbers frame a breathtaking residence, blending rustic character with a contemporary and elegant design. Step inside to the open-concept kitchen and living area, where 12-ft glass French Doors fill every corner with natural light. The loft above, nestled within exposed beams, offers a bedroom and versatile space. The main floor features a spacious walk-in pantry, a study/sitting room with floor-to-ceiling shelves, and a primary bedroom retreat with cashmere-lined walls and 40-ft ensuite bathroom and laundry room. The lower level includes a bedroom and large area ready to be finished into extra living space if desired. Venture further down to discover the wine cellar and the unique 'Rock Room' showcasing the natural quarry beneath the home. Outside, the large deck and patio provides sweeping views of the park like setting - framed by stone walls, lush gardens, and fruit trees. More highlights include a 2 car garage, shed, whole house generator, and foundation with utilities ready for a greenhouse, workshop, or other use. A valuable land strip offers potential for a 2nd driveway or subdivision. Don't miss this remarkable home with a story to tell - your next chapter starts here!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Q

Exclusive Properties License #RES.0806564 Listed on: 04/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Strycharz

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0767047

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,499

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 5.31 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-5

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,788 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Wine Cellar

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Chester Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 60 Gallon+ Oil Water Heater
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 940147

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,499

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Wig Hill
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3788
  • Total Sq Ft: 3788
  • Year Built: 1986
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Park, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: At end of street in cul-de-sac. Look for sign with "32" on it and pull down the long driveway
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3788
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Cooled, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Liveable Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Location: 2 Laundry Hookups on Main + Lower Floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 32
  • Other SqFt Description: 3788 Sq Ft of Living Area

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, Stone Wall, French Doors, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 65 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 5.31
  • Lot Description: Secluded Lightly Wooded On Cul-De-Sac Professionally Landscaped Open Lot
  • Zoning: R-5
  • Parcel #: 940147

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 16499
  • Total Assessed Value: 609280
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.08

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2015
Sold by
Kaplan Howard E Est
Bought by
Feinman Lisa A and Doran Gerald J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$458,250
Outstanding Balance
$353,665
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$847,452

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2003
Sold by
Butler Jill K
Bought by
Kaplan Howard E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Executors Deed $611,000 --
Executors Deed $611,000 --
Warranty Deed $950,000 --
Warranty Deed $950,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $458,250 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $458,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $952,397 -4.3% $251 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $995,000 -13.5% $263 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $304 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $16,499 $609,280 $133,420 $475,860
2024 $14,897 $609,280 $133,420 $475,860
2023 $14,018 $472,000 $155,250 $316,750
2022 $13,924 $472,000 $155,250 $316,750
2021 $13,924 $472,000 $155,250 $316,750
2020 $7,154 $472,000 $155,250 $316,750
2019 $13,589 $472,000 $155,250 $316,750
2018 $13,972 $515,390 $163,410 $351,980
2017 $13,586 $515,390 $163,410 $351,980
2016 $10,390 $515,390 $163,410 $351,980
2015 $13,050 $515,390 $163,410 $351,980
2014 $12,824 $516,660 $163,410 $353,250
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24091259

SmartMLS

APN: CHES-000015-000000-000133