888 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
What's special
Nothing to do but move in! Impeccably maintained 2 bedroom 1 full 1 half bath home in a sought after commuter-friendly Orange location. Located directly across from Racebrook Tract and adjoining Maltby Lakes which is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Convenient to Yale, the Merritt Parkway and I-95. Approximately 5-9 miles from Metro-North/New York City and Amtrak train stations. The entertainment friendly main level has beautiful hardwood flooring and offers a newly renovated kitchen showcasing granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a center island that flows seamlessly into an inviting dining room, a convenient half bath and a sunny home office with a cathedral ceiling, and a substantial living room including a wood burning fireplace, sliders to a custom patio and a beautiful level fenced yard. Two bedrooms on the upper level include a generous front to back primary bedroom with ample closet space including a walk-in attic. A nicely appointed full bath is accented with white and black tile flooring and white bath tile. Potential for future living space in the unfinished lower level which currently houses a newer furnace, hot water tank, oil tank, electrical box, washer/dryer, and hatchway egress. New roof and gutters 2021, new central air 2024, and many recent upgrades. This home offers plentiful storage throughout and an expansive peaceful and private fenced yard and fenced garden area. Sought after Amity school system. Showings start on 8/27/2026. A must see!
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Family Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Listing updated:
Stephanie Ellison (203)623-9844,
Ellison Homes Real Estate 203-874-7653
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Patio/Terrace, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,358
- Total interior livable area: 1,358 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,358
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Paved, Off Street, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1305035
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $382/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $246,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,757
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2008 | Sold | $270,000$199/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #N279441 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2005 | Sold | $270,000$199/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #N235452 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,176 -6.1% | $246,600 |
| 2024 | $7,645 +37.6% | $246,600 +43.5% |
| 2023 | $5,554 -1.2% | $171,900 |
| 2022 | $5,623 -1.6% | $171,900 |
| 2021 | $5,716 +0% | $171,900 |
| 2020 | $5,716 +2% | $171,900 |
| 2019 | $5,602 +1.8% | $171,900 |
| 2018 | $5,501 +0.4% | $171,900 +4.4% |
| 2017 | $5,478 +3.4% | $164,600 |
| 2016 | $5,300 +2.6% | $164,600 |
| 2015 | $5,168 +2.9% | $164,600 |
| 2014 | $5,020 | $164,600 |
| 2013 | $5,020 -6.4% | $164,600 -4.3% |
| 2012 | $5,365 +3.3% | $171,960 |
| 2011 | $5,193 -44.3% | $171,960 -46% |
| 2010 | $9,329 +74.5% | $318,400 +68.5% |
| 2009 | $5,347 -24.2% | $188,940 -25.2% |
| 2008 | $7,058 -8.9% | $252,600 -2.5% |
| 2007 | $7,744 -17% | $259,000 -11.5% |
| 2006 | $9,331 +153% | $292,500 +147.5% |
| 2004 | $3,688 +5.8% | $118,200 |
| 2003 | $3,487 +7% | $118,200 -5.7% |
| 2001 | $3,260 | $125,400 |
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