This classic 1955 country Cape is set on 2.05 acres in a peaceful wooded setting in Portland, yet just minutes from Glastonbury and Route 2. The first floor offers a spacious family room with wood stove, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, formal living room, full bath, and a versatile additional room currently being used as a bedroom. This flexible space could also serve as a home office, den, guest room, or study, depending on your needs. With multiple adaptable spaces, this home offers the flexibility to fit your lifestyle now and as your needs change. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms plus a fourth room that can easily adapt to your needs as well as another full bath. This house is surprisingly spacious! The full walkout basement includes a home gym and under-house garage. Two driveways provide abundant parking and convenient space for vehicles, trailers, or equipment. A true highlight is the extraordinary 14' x 24' handcrafted timber-frame barn - an inspiring space with remarkable craftsmanship, ideal for a workshop, studio, or creative retreat. This is a property that truly must be seen to be appreciated.
Accepting backups
$499,900
251 Thompson Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480
3beds
2,271sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
2.05 Acres Lot
$532,700 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Under-house garageThree comfortable bedroomsFull walkout basementHome gymLaundry roomDining room
- 20 days
- 435
- 84
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carl J. Guild carlguild@gmail.com,
Carl Guild & Associates 860-474-3500
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24198960
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Wood/Coal Stove, Oil, Wood
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Garage Access
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,271
- Total interior livable area: 2,271 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,271
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees
Lot
- Size: 2.05 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Wooded, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 1036106
- Zoning: R25
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,070
- Annual tax amount: $6,674
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Exclusions: Dehumidifier, generator, barn work desks, barn pellet stove, barn loft tie beam
Estimated market value
$532,700
$506,000 - $559,000
$3,016/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+122.2%$220/sqft |
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| 7/14/2014 | Sold | $225,000$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,674 -12.2% | $189,070 |
| 2024 | $7,599 +23.8% | $189,070 |
| 2023 | $6,137 +0.1% | $189,070 |
| 2022 | $6,133 +1.5% | $189,070 +9.6% |
| 2021 | $6,041 +1.8% | $172,550 |
| 2020 | $5,932 +1.7% | $172,550 |
| 2019 | $5,834 | $172,550 |
| 2018 | $5,834 +2.5% | $172,550 |
| 2017 | $5,691 +0.7% | $172,550 -0.8% |
| 2016 | $5,653 | $173,880 |
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Neighborhood: 06480
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Portland
- High: Portland
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




