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#24101174, Joseph Bajorski, Listing office: Commercial Services Realty
#24104437·
Listing office: Houlihan Lawrence WD·
Listing agent: Georgia Newcomb·
Listing office phone: (203) 787-7800
$499,900 List price
126 Penfield Hill Rd Portland, CT 06480
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,538 sqft
3.6 acres
$197 / sqft
House
Property details
About 126 Penfield Hill Rd
For sale for the first time in decades, this remarkable center chimney Colonial, The Daniel Burton House, is graciously set on 4 pastoral acres. This property is on of the most beautiful roads in Portland and it is truly a magical setting - you can feel it as soon as you pull in the driveway. With 2538 sf of living space, the layout successfully blends history and modern living, the best of both worlds. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 4 fireplaces, a large living room, classic dining room, an enchanting den/library with a screen porch plus a welcoming family room addition off the kitchen. There are two additional rooms in the attic. The over-sized two car barn garage was built in 2011 with a large separate workspace side building perfect for crafts, small farming, wood working or other hobbies. Town records say built in 1780; historical records make 1757 more likely. Family oral history has that it was once part of the Underground Railroad. Make your appointment today to tour this very special place!
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingHot Water
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Under Contract - Continue to Show)
(Under Contract - Continue to Show)
Size2,538 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size3.64 Acres
Year built1780
ParkingDetached Garage, Off Street Parking
MLS #24104437
Garage2 spaces
ViewAgricultural
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cable - Available
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
- View: Agricultural
- Exterior: Porch, Garden Area, Patio
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $499,900
- Price/SqFt: $196
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,015
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Farm, Level, Cleared, Open Lot
- Directions: GPS friendly or Rte 66 (Portland-Cobalt Road) to Middle Haddam Rd to Breezy Corners Rd; left on Penfield Hill Rd, property will be on your left. Driveway just past the house.
- Year Built: 1780
- Living Area: 2,538 SqFt
- Lot Size: 3.64 Acres
- MLS Number: 24104437
- Office Name: Houlihan Lawrence WD
- Office Phone: (203) 787-7800
- Office Email: gwn@earthlink.net
- Listing Agent: Georgia Newcomb
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,660 | $8,015 |
| 2023 | $233,660 | $7,585 |
| 2022 | $233,660 | $7,580 |
| 2021 | $212,800 | $7,450 |
| 2020 | $212,800 | $7,316 |
| 2019 | $212,800 | $7,195 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Gildersleeve School
Public District 2-4
3.0 mi
•565 Main St
5
Center School
Public District 4-5
3.5 mi
•7 Summit St
2
Bielefield School
Public District KG-5
3.9 mi
•70 Maynard St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $106,548. The majority of Portland, CT residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
4%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
18%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
29%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
College Football
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Best Buy
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 126 Penfield Hill Rd
The listing price of 126 Penfield Hill Rd property is $499,900.
The property 126 Penfield Hill Rd is a house located in Portland, Connecticut, 06480.
Accepting Backup Offers: 126 Penfield Hill Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 126 Penfield Hill Rd are: Gildersleeve School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Center School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bielefield School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East Hampton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Portland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Brownstone Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Portland High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Hampton High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Cromwell High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,015 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 126 Penfield Hill Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 126 Penfield Hill Rd is 2,538 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 126 Penfield Hill Rd is 1780.
This home is located at 126 Penfield Hill Rd in Portland, CT and zip code 06480. This 2,538 square foot home, which was built in 1780, sits on a 3.64 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,900.
While more than 13 listings in Portland, CT in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 3 listings sold at asking price, and more than 2 were sold below. The number of listings in Portland, CT increased by 14.7% between May and June 2025.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.