302 Route 81
Killingworth, CT 06419
$710,000 - Center District
This exceptional antique home is one of Killingworth's true gems and is hidden in plain sight! Lovingly transformed by a local master craftsman, the home showcases remarkable custom woodworking, handcrafted cabinetry, beautifully restored wide board flooring, tons of natural light and timeless architectural details. Your guests will be in awe~~this isn't your typical antique!! The custom kitchen with butcher block countertops and large windows open to the dining room with fireplace and library with bookcases and privacy doors. The stunning Great Room is the showpiece of the home, featuring walls of windows, cherry paneling, distinctive brick flooring, and a wood-burning fireplace creating an inviting atmosphere no matter the season. Offering three bedrooms and three full baths, the thoughtfully designed layout includes a private primary suite with vaulted ceilings. Outside, the property is equally impressive. An oversized detached barn offers versatility with a two-car garage, an artist's studio, and a heated and air-conditioned second-floor office-ideal for working from home, creative pursuits, or additional living space. The picturesque, level yard features established gardens, mature trees, a fenced meadow, a stone patio perfect for outdoor entertaining, and a paved circular driveway. Privately set yet conveniently located directly across from the Killingworth Library, this one-of-a-kind property offers a rare combination of privacy, craftsmanship, and New England charm.
| Listing Id: | 24187920 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $695,000 |
| Close Price: | $710,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-09-15 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Beds Total: | 3 |
| Baths Full: | 3 |
| Living Area Sqft Per Public Record: | 1,726 |
| Property Tax: | $7,559 |
| Acres: | 2.0 |
| Style: | Cape Cod |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | No |
| City: | Killingworth |
| Neighborhood: | Center District |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 06419 |
| Year Built: | 1740 |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Appliances Included: | Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer |
| Assessed Value: | $265,510 |
| Attic Description: | Storage Space, Access Via Hatch |
| Attic Yn: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Partial,Unfinished,Interior Access,Partial With Hatchway,Concrete Floor |
| Baths Total: | 3 |
| Color: | Tan |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | Central Air, Ductless, Wall Unit, Window Unit |
| Current Price: | $710,000.00 |
| Date Cont To Show: | 2026-07-17T04:00:00 |
| Directions: | Route 81 in the center of Killingworth, directly across from the library. |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | No |
| Driveway Type: | Private, Circular, Paved |
| Elementary School: | Killingworth |
| Encumbrances Restrictions: | Easements |
| Expected Active Date: | 2026-07-08 |
| Exterior Features: | Shed, Barn, Gutters, Garden Area, Patio |
| Exterior Siding: | Clapboard, Cedar |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Flood Zone Yn: | No |
| Foundation Type: | Stone |
| Fuel Tank Location: | In Basement |
| Garage & Parking: | Barn, Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway |
| Garages Number: | 2 |
| Heat Fuel Type: | Electric, Oil, Propane |
| Heat Type: | Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Radiator |
| High School: | Haddam-Killingworth |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | No |
| Home Warranty Offered Yn: | No |
| Hot Water Description: | Oil, Domestic, 40 Gallon Tank |
| In Law Access: | Detached, Over Garage |
| In Law Apartment: | Possible |
| Interior Features: | Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System |
| Laundry Room Info: | Lower Level |
| Laundry Room Location: | In unfinished basement |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-07-03 |
| Lot Description: | Dry, Level Lot, Open Lot |
| Middle Jr High School: | Haddam-Killingworth |
| Mil Rate Total: | $28.47 |
| Status: | Closed |
| Nearby Amenities: | Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Owner |
| Original List Price: | $695,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 997105 |
| Parking Total Spaces: | 10 |
| Pending Date: | 2026-08-28 |
| Possession Availability: | Negotiable |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (860) 391-2747 |
| Price: | $710,000 |
| Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: | No |
| Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: | No |
| Remarks Public Addendum: | While Killingworth residents enjoy the proximity to the coast, with easy access to major highways as well as train and airport services, the rural character of a small town shines through. This is more than a home-it's a place where history, artistry, and lifestyle come together in a truly unforgettable setting. |
| Roof Information: | Wood Shingle |
| Rooms Additional: | Foyer |
| Sewage System: | Septic |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 1,726 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 1,726 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | No |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Total Rooms: | 7 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Waterfront Description: | Not Applicable |
| Water Source: | Private Well |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Zoning: | R-2 |
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: Shelly Cumpstone
(860) 391-2747
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