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521 State Street

Guilford, CT 06437
  • $1,675,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 32 Days
  • MLS #: 24094951
Under Contract
UPDATED: 180 min ago
$1,675,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 2.55
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1854
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:

Description

Please submit highest and best by tuesday may 20th at 5pm. Welcome to the exquisite Russell Benton House, a stunning Greek Revival masterpiece that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Restored and updated with the highest quality materials, this home sits on a beautifully landscaped 2.55-acre lot just a mile from the vibrant Guilford Green. The heart of the home is the beautifully renovated kitchen, featuring high-end appliances, custom cabinets, and stunning reclaimed teak counters, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The striking family room, a newer addition to the home, features a fireplace constructed with stone sourced from the property. For guests or additional rental income, the charming 1,225 square foot Guest House has been thoughtfully remodeled and includes a high-end kitchen, a magnificent marble bath, a murphy bed, a sleeping loft, and a soaring two-story open living area. A third building on the premises has its own driveway and offers versatile space for an office, gym, or studio. Additional highlights include custom trim, reclaimed wide board hardwood floors, new Marvin windows, and energy-efficient upgrades such as owned solar panels and a high-efficiency gas heating system. With impeccable craftsmanship, this unique property combines timeless elegance with modern conveniences. The images displayed are from when the current owners purchased the property.

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521 State Street Guilford, CT 06437

  • Price: $1,675,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 32 Days
  • Updated: 180 min ago
  • MLS #: 24094951
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
½ Baths
2.55
Acres
1854
Built
County:
New Haven
Area:
Guilford
Elementary School:
per board of ed
Middle School:
Adams
High School:
Guilford
Property Description
Please submit highest and best by tuesday may 20th at 5pm. Welcome to the exquisite Russell Benton House, a stunning Greek Revival masterpiece that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Restored and updated with the highest quality materials, this home sits on a beautifully landscaped 2.55-acre lot just a mile from the vibrant Guilford Green. The heart of the home is the beautifully renovated kitchen, featuring high-end appliances, custom cabinets, and stunning reclaimed teak counters, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The striking family room, a newer addition to the home, features a fireplace constructed with stone sourced from the property. For guests or additional rental income, the charming 1,225 square foot Guest House has been thoughtfully remodeled and includes a high-end kitchen, a magnificent marble bath, a murphy bed, a sleeping loft, and a soaring two-story open living area. A third building on the premises has its own driveway and offers versatile space for an office, gym, or studio. Additional highlights include custom trim, reclaimed wide board hardwood floors, new Marvin windows, and energy-efficient upgrades such as owned solar panels and a high-efficiency gas heating system. With impeccable craftsmanship, this unique property combines timeless elegance with modern conveniences. The images displayed are from when the current owners purchased the property.
Exterior Features

Color green Direct Waterfront YN No Exterior Features Garden AreaLightingGuest HouseStone WallFrench DoorsUnderground SprinklerPatio Exterior Siding ClapboardWood Garage And Parking Detached Garage Lot Description Fence - PartialFence - StoneCorner LotProfessionally Landscaped Nearby Amenities Golf CourseLibraryMedical FacilitiesParkShopping/MallStables/RidingTennis Courts Roof Information Asphalt Shingle Style Colonial Swimming Pool YN No Waterfront Description Not Applicable

Interior Features

Appliances Included Gas RangeRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer Attic Description HeatedPartially FinishedWalk-up Attic YN Yes Basement Description PartialUnfinishedStoragePartial With Hatchway Cooling System Central AirSplit System Fireplaces Total 4 Heat Type BaseboardZonedOther In Law Access Detached In Law Apartment Yes Interior Features Audio SystemAuto Garage Door OpenerCable - Available Laundry Room Info Main Level Laundry Room Location first floor Rooms Family Room (Main Level Vaulted CeilingFireplaceWide Board Floor) Primary Bath (Upper Level Built-InsDouble-SinkHydro-TubMarble Floor) Other (Main Level Wide Board Floor) Bedroom (Upper Level Hardwood Floor) Full Bath (Upper Level Marble Floor) Bedroom (Upper Level Wide Board Floor) Kitchen (Main Level Built-InsDining AreaFireplaceIslandRemodeledWide Board Floor) Bedroom (Upper Level Wide Board Floor) Rec/Play Room (Upper Level Wide Board Floor) Full Bath (Main Level Rooms Additional FoyerMud Room Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade 4766 Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade 0 Sq Ft Total 4766 Total Rooms 11

Property Features

Agent Owner YN No Bank Owned Property No Energy Features Active SolarGeneratorProgrammable ThermostatThermopane Windows Financing Used Cash Flood Zone YN No Foundation Type Stone Heat Fuel Type ElectricNatural Gas Home Owners Assocation No Home Warranty Offered YN No Hot Water Description Natural GasTankless Hotwater Intermediate School Baldwin New Construction Type No/Resale Potential Short Sale No Radon Mitigation Air YN No Radon Mitigation Water YN No Sewage System Septic Tax Year July 2024-June 2025 Under Agreement Yn No Water Source Private Well Zoning R-5

Listing information © 2025 Smart MLS
Listing provided courtesy of Barbara Goetsch of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l: (203) 453-2533.


The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the SMARTMLS Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by SMARTMLS through a licensing agreement. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the SMARTMLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2025 SmartMLS, Inc. Data last updated: 2025-06-16T00:09:45.68.
 
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