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Property Description
Welcome Home to 51 Sterling Drive...your story begins in this charming 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath Colonial that has been a treasured homestead for years. A gardener's dream...this home is set on a lovely level lot anchored with years of carefully cultivated perennials, shrubs and landscaping that is a pure delight for the senses. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, as you drive up to this home, you are greeted by a lush green lawn, a curved paver walkway, blue fieldstone stoop and a welcoming entrance. The living room is filled with natural sunlight, gleaming hardwood floors & a great fireplace that anchors the room. The dining room is large with hardwood flooring and easy access to the multi-functional kitchen. So many wonderful meals have been made in this kitchen, and the granite counters are so pretty and make meal prep/cleanup super easy. Just outside from the kitchen is a 3-season sun porch that is a true luxury. Enjoy evening cocktails, dining alfresco and added square footage for family and friends to "hang out" and enjoy your private backyard oasis! Get ready for SUMMER---the in-ground pool allows your home to be the "PLACE TO HANG OUT " on a hot summer day. The upstairs bedrooms are spacious & hardwood floors make this an allergy-friendly place. This home is located in the much sought after Griswold school district and just a short drive to the beautiful CT shoreline...
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 51 Sterling Dr
General
- Sold For: $471,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24169545
- Added to Site: 56 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Hardwood Floor, Main
- Den: Den - Laminate Floor, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground Pool
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Shed, Gutters, Garden Area, Patio
- Color: White
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Attached Garage
Location
- County: Hartford
- Neighborhood: Kensington
- Driving Directions: Alling St to 51 Sterling Drive
School Information
- Elementary School: Mary Griswold
- Middle School: McGee
- High School: Berlin
Community
- Community Name: Kensington
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Gas In Street
- Heating Fuel: Gas In Street
- Water Heater: Natural Gas, Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,514
- Above Ground: 1,514 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1956
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
- Zoning: R-11
- Lot Description: Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Green Features
- Energy Features: Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $200,200
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 447862
Listed by RE/MAX Right Choice, Mary Gurrieri
Sold by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Real Estate, Cathy Lapierre
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Schools
Schools serving 51 Sterling Dr
School District:Berlin School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mary E. Griswold School 133 Heather Ln., Berlin, CT 06037 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School 899 Norton Road, Berlin, CT 06037 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Berlin High School, Berlin, CT 139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT 06037 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 51 Sterling Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/28/2026
Sold
$471,000
4.69%
MLS
5/01/2026
Price Reduced
$449,900
-4.26%
MLS
4/25/2026
Listed
$469,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
51 Sterling Drive, Berlin, CT 06037 (MLS# 24169545) is a Single Family property that was sold at $471,000 on May 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 51 Sterling Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kensington? You can browse all Kensington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

