This exceptional historic home sits atop a knoll overlooking Wethersfield Cove. Featuring stunning waterfront views from almost every room in the home and amazing sunsets. THERE IS ALSO A LARGE IN-LAW SUITE! The home has been updated with stainless steel appliances, furnace, roof, and bath and more. The exterior of the home was recently painted, and hardscaping done. The sunny kitchen with Palladian windows overlooks the easy to maintain 1.27-acre grounds featuring a 2-tier island, generous cabinetry, a gas cooktop, double ovens and huge custom pantry. This home has a very versatile and open floor plan. There is a main level bedroom and full bath. Separated from the rest of the home you will find the master bedroom suite which includes an enormous walk-in custom closet and master bath. You will enjoy entertaining outdoors on the large stone terrace or find a quiet escape in the formal gardens or large balcony off the family room, offering more of those calming water views. The 2-car garage is heated, and a 3rd car can be kept under the attached car port. There is a two floor one-bedroom separate living quarters with a full kitchen, laundry room, bath and separate entrances. GREAT FOR AN INCOME PRODUCING AIRBNB! Located in CT’s most charming historic district, access to CT River, short walk to all activities, shops, and restaurants Old Wethersfield is known for. Enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, and bike riding right outside your front door!
Sold for $580,000
$580,000
538 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
5beds
3,661sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1747
1.27 Acres Lot
$892,400 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$4,638 Estimated rent
Home value
$892,400
$848,000 - $937,000
$4,638/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$4,638/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$4,638/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$4,129/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$4,129/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Large balconySeparate living quartersLarge in-law suiteStunning water viewsLarge stone terraceFormal gardensOpen floor plan
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Solidea Pitruzzello 860-759-9459,
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. 860-633-3674
Bought with:
Michael H. Truong, RES.0794690
eXp Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170572561
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- In-Law Floorplan
- Basement: Full,Dirt Floor
- Attic: Walk-up,Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,661
- Total interior livable area: 3,661 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,661
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Dock or Mooring, Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 1.27 Acres
- Features: Historic District, In Flood Zone, Borders Open Space, Level, Few Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 759868
- Zoning: AG
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Saltbox
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1747
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Basketball Court, Near Public Transport, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Wethersfield
- Subdivision: Old Wethersfield
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listing removed | $924,900$253/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #24160493 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listing removed | $5,000$1/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24160494 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $924,900-1.1%$253/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24160493 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $934,900-6.5%$255/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24160493 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,000$1/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24160494 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listing removed | $999,900$273/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24117017 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $999,900-9.1%$273/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24117017 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,099,900+89.6%$300/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24117017 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2023 | Sold | $580,000+0%$158/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170572561 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2023 | Pending sale | $579,900$158/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170572561 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $579,900-3.3%$158/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170572561 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $599,900+39.5%$164/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170572561 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2018 | Sold | $430,000-4.4%$117/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170011918 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $449,900$123/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wethersfield Office #170011918 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2018 | Pending sale | $449,900$123/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wethersfield Office #170011918 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2018 | Price change | $449,900-9.1%$123/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wethersfield Office #170011918 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2017 | Price change | $495,000-5.7%$135/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wethersfield Office #170011918 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2017 | Price change | $524,900-8.7%$143/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wethersfield Office #G10165935 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2015 | Price change | $574,900-3.4%$157/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wethersfield Office #G10026102 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2015 | Price change | $595,000-4.8%$163/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wethersfield Office #G10026102 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $624,900$171/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage #G10026102 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,590 +5% | $420,490 +40.4% |
| 2024 | $12,942 +3.4% | $299,440 |
| 2023 | $12,511 +1.7% | $299,440 |
| 2022 | $12,301 +1% | $299,440 |
| 2021 | $12,178 0% | $299,440 |
| 2020 | $12,184 -0.1% | $299,440 |
| 2019 | $12,199 -12.8% | $299,440 -12.8% |
| 2018 | $13,996 +2.5% | $343,200 |
| 2017 | $13,649 +3.2% | $343,200 |
| 2016 | $13,227 +0.9% | $343,200 |
| 2015 | $13,107 +7.9% | $343,200 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $12,150 +3.9% | $330,700 -5.4% |
| 2013 | $11,691 +2.7% | $349,400 |
| 2012 | $11,383 +3.7% | $349,400 |
| 2011 | $10,978 +2.5% | $349,400 |
| 2010 | $10,713 -0.1% | $349,400 |
| 2009 | $10,720 -7.3% | $349,400 +4.9% |
| 2008 | $11,562 +5.4% | $333,100 |
| 2007 | $10,972 +1.6% | $333,100 |
| 2006 | $10,802 +7.4% | $333,100 |
| 2005 | $10,056 +39.7% | $333,100 +61.3% |
| 2003 | $7,199 +28.6% | $206,500 -16.6% |
| 1996 | $5,598 | $247,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06109
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Alfred W. Hanmer SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Silas Deane Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Wethersfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alfred W. Hanmer
- High: Wethersfield
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$892,400
2% more
+$17,848
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$910,248
- Connecticut
- Hartford County
- Wethersfield
- 06109
- 538 Main Street
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Wethersfield Topics
