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521 State Street, Guilford CT 06437

Current Price: $1,675,000

4 beds 4 baths 4766 sq. ft

Last Update: 6/20/2025

Property Type: Single Family For Sale

Public Remarks

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.

Map to Property at 521 State Street, Guilford CT 06437


State st at the corner of Golden Hill

Residential Property Information for 521 State Street, Guilford CT 06437

MLS #: 24094951

Style: Colonial

Color: green

Total Rooms:

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Acres: 2.55

Year Built: 1854 (Public Records)

New Construction: No/Resale

Home Warranty Offered:

Property Tax: $17,668

Zoning: R-5

Mil Rate:

Assessed Value: $664,720 

Potential Short Sale:

Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 4766; below grade sq feet total is 0; total sq ft is 4766

Features
Appliances Incl.: Gas Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer
Laundry Location & Info: Main Level  first floor
Fireplaces: 4
Energy Features: Active Solar,Generator,Programmable Thermostat,Thermopane Windows
Interior Features: Audio System,Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Available
Energy Features: Active Solar,Generator,Programmable Thermostat,Thermopane Windows
Basement Desc.: Partial,Unfinished,Storage,Partial With Hatchway
Exterior Siding: Clapboard,Wood
Exterior Features: Garden Area,Lighting,Guest House,Stone Wall,French Doors,Underground Sprinkler,Patio
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Parking Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking Type: Detached Garage
Swimming Pool: 0
Waterfront Feat.: Not Applicable
Lot Description: Fence - Partial,Fence - Stone,Corner Lot,Professionally Landscaped
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course,Library,Medical Facilities,Park,Shopping/Mall,Stables/Riding,Tennis Courts
In Flood Zone: 0
Occupied: Owner
Utility Information

Hot Water System

Heat Type:

Fueled By: Baseboard,Zoned,Other.

Cooling: Central Air,Split System

Fuel Tank Location:

Water Service: Private Well

Sewage System: Septic

School Information

Elementary: Per Board of Ed

Intermediate: Baldwin

Middle: Adams

High School: Guilford

Marketing History

Current List Price: $1,675,000

Original List Price: $1,675,000

DOM: 3

Listing Date: 5/10/2025

Last Updated: 5/31/2025 8:32:52 PM

Expected Active Date: 5/18/2025

Listing Agent and Broker

List Agent Name: Barbara Goetsch

List Office Name: William Pitt Sothebys Intl