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Sold for $460,000
  • $460,000

    242 River Road, Cornwall, CT 06796

    2beds
    1,038sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    29.88 Acres Lot
    $460,100 Zestimate®
    $443/sqft
    $2,613 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $460,100

    $423,000 - $502,000

    $2,613/mo

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    What's special

    Meet Estella. A riverside retreat spanning 29 acres on rural, scenic River Road. Arrive at this historic cottage and you are immediately greeted by the rushing sounds of the Housatonic River just across the way. The landscape, which possibly offers the potential for subdivision, provides endless opportunities to imagine building a new dream home tucked into the quiet countryside. Because the property borders the Housatonic River, you have the rare, coveted ability to pop out your front door and spend the afternoon fly fishing. The cottage itself, originally built in 1940 as a local schoolhouse, is brimming with quintessential New England charm. Upon entering, the dining room pulls you in; framed by large windows, natural light floods into every corner, highlighting the classic wood floors that stretch across the space. The kitchen, rustic and simple in its own right, provides a modest space for meal preparation alongside a convenient pantry. Step down into the inviting living room, anchored by a large wood-burning fireplace and windows on two sides that invite the outdoors in. The first bedroom is located just off the living area. A full bathroom connects the space to the second bedroom, which features a large, three-pane window overlooking the natural terrain. Spend your time here exploring your own expansive acreage, cycling the miles of scenic dirt roads along River Road, or casting a line into the Housatonic. It is a true place of solitude and reflection. Please note: This home unfortunately had a pipe freeze over the winter; in it's current condition heat can not be used. The property is an estate sale and is being sold strictly "As Is." Buyers to perform their own due diligence.

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    Listed by:

    At Home in the Hills Team at William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty,

    Lenore Mallett (203)209-1777,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-435-2400,

    Co-Listing Agent: Elvia Gignoux 860-435-0345,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Bought with:

    Laurie Dunham, RES.0793228

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24167948MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Propane
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Attic: None
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,038
    • Total interior livable area: 1,038 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,038

    Property

    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front, Walk to Water, Access
    Lot
    • Size: 29.88 Acres
    • Features: Few Trees, Rolling Slope
    Details
    • Parcel number: 805161
    • Zoning: R-5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Aluminum Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1940

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: West Cornwall

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/29/2026Sold$460,000-3.2%$443/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24167948 Report a problem
    5/8/2026Pending sale$475,000$458/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24167948 Report a problem
    4/21/2026Listed for sale$475,000-4.6%$458/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24167948 Report a problem
    11/17/2023Sold$498,000+0.6%$480/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170571474 Report a problem
    6/29/2023Price change$495,000-10%$477/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170571474 Report a problem
    6/14/2023Listed for sale$550,000$530/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170571474 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,302 +4.3%$332,200
    2024$5,083 +4.1%$332,200
    2023$4,883 +1.4%$332,200
    2022$4,814 -9%$332,200 +4.8%
    2021$5,292 $316,900
    2020$5,292 $316,900
    2019$5,292 +0.5%$316,900
    2018$5,267 +3.1%$316,900
    2017$5,108 -1.1%$316,900 -6%
    2016$5,163 +1.2%$337,200
    2015$5,102 +1.6%$337,200
    2014$5,024 -50%$337,200
    2013$10,042 +104%$337,200
    2012$4,923 -9.6%$337,200 -22.6%
    2011$5,443 +1.5%$435,450
    2010$5,360 +2.2%$435,450
    2009$5,247 $435,450
    2008$5,247 +1.3%$435,450
    2007$5,182 +62.6%$435,450 +197.9%
    2006$3,187 +0.5%$146,170 +0.5%
    2005$3,171 -17.1%$145,480
    2003$3,826 +109.1%$145,480 +41.1%
    1995$1,830 $103,120

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    Neighborhood: 06796

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