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Property Description
Welcome to 71 Sentinel Drive, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully designed home offering space, light, and versatility in Hilltop, a desirable Derby neighborhood. A charming front porch invites you in, while a private back deck provides the perfect setting for entertaining outdoors. The main living areas feature an open and functional layout filled with natural light from skylights and plenty of windows, highlighted by a crystal window in the dining room. The eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living room, which has a gas fireplace, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and gatherings. Just a few steps down, the family room offers flexible space perfect for a home office, guest area, or extended living needs, with direct access to the two-car garage. From the garage, you can access the finished basement, which includes two additional rooms that can be used as bedrooms, a full bathroom, a laundry room, and extra storage. The upper level offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary bedroom has a private ensuite bathroom and skylights, providing comfort, privacy, and abundant natural light. The home is equipped with a multi-zone heating system, allowing separate thermostat control on each floor, including the basement. The roof was replaced in recent years, approximately 4/5 years old. Please, no drive-bys on the property without an appointment.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 71 Sentinel Hill Rd
General
- Price: $515,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24151994
- Updated: 2/1/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Rooms/Areas: Bonus Room, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bath, 7.1 x 4.8, Upper
- Full Bath: 6.1 x 6.6, Lower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Skylight, 13.9 x 11.1, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, 11.9 x 14.8, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, 9.1 x 14.8, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Skylight, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Combination Liv/Din Rm, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 26.1 x 13.7, Main
- Family Room: Family Room, 21.11 x 12.1, Other
- Kitchen: Kitchen, 9.7 x 10.1, Main
- Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 7.2 x 9.11, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Hardwood Floor, 9.5 x 10.5, Main
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Rec/Play Room, 10.1 x 10.7, Lower
- Rec Room: 10.1 x 10.7, Lower
- Laundry: Lower Level
- Other Room 1: Other - Laundry Hookup, 12.9 x 6.6, Lower
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Shed, Porch, Gutters, Stone Wall
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Attached Garage
Location
- County: New Haven
- Neighborhood: Hilltop
- Driving Directions: GPS Friendly
School Information
- Elementary School: Bradley
- Middle School: Derby Middle
- Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Derby
Community
- Community Name: Hilltop
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Tank Size Unknown
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer In Street
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Stone, Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Cooled, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 2,296
- Above Ground: 1,720 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 576 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1985
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
- Zoning: R-3
- Lot Description: Fence - Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $189,770
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1095780
Listed by eXp Realty, Kimberly Lyons
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Price & Sales History for 71 Sentinel Hill Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/01/2026
Listed
$515,000
28.43%
MLS
5/30/2023
Sold
$401,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 71 Sentinel Hill Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,198
—
$189,770
—
2023
$8,198
12%
$189,770
—
2023
$7,325
—
$189,770
—
2022
$7,325
—
$189,770
—
2021
$7,325
-1%
$189,770
12%
2020
$7,404
5%
$168,770
—
2019
$7,066
6%
$168,770
—
2018
$6,644
—
$168,770
—
2017
$6,644
—
$168,770
—
2016
$6,644
-2%
$168,770
-11%
2015
$6,772
—
$189,490
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2014
$6,772
1%
$189,490
—
2011
$6,697
—
$189,490
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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71 Sentinel Hill Road, Derby, CT 06418 (MLS# 24151994) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 71 Sentinel Hill Road is currently listed for $515,000 and was received on February 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 71 Sentinel Hill Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Derby? You can browse all Derby real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

