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Property Description
Situated on an acre lot, this Cape has so much to offer! Spacious main floor living area with panoramic windows overlooking the backyard. Kitchen off of the living room with bar top seating and newer stainless steel appliances, then leading into a sizable formal dining room. The main floor also consists of a full bathroom and two bedrooms, one being a large primary bedroom with plenty of closet space, then the two remaining bedrooms on the upper level. Large basement with laundry area and sink in addition to space for storage. Large, level lot with an oversized deck, above ground pool, storage shed, chicken coop, playground, and breezeway connecting the home to a 2- car detached garage. Close to public schools, Killingworth Historical Society, Parmelee Farm, Chatfield Hollow State Park, and so much more. Newer septic system (2021), 8 new windows on main level (2023 & 2025), well pump and tank (2021), deck rebuilt to be up to code (2021), roof (2016), 2 storm doors and front door (2025), and kitchen appliances (2023).
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 453 Route 81
General
- Price: $399,900
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24154354
- Updated: Today (2/14/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Rooms/Areas: Breezeway
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bath: Tub w/Shower, Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Above Ground Pool
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Driving Directions: GPS friendly
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Shingle, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Square Feet: 2,356
- Above Ground: 1,718 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 638 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1929
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1
- Zoning: R-2
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $176,960
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 996620
Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Ana Russo
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Schools
Schools serving 453 Route 81
School District:Regional School District 17
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School 451 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419 | 4-5 | 0.3 mi |
Killingworth Elementary School 340 Route 81, Haddam, CT 06419 | PK-3 | 1 mi |
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School 451 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Haddam-Killingworth High School 95 Little City Road, Haddam, CT 06441 | 9-12 | 5.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 453 Route 81
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/14/2026
Listed
$399,900
87.75%
MLS
9/03/2020
Sold
$213,000
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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 453 Route 81
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,640
8%
$176,960
—
2023
$4,286
3%
$176,960
—
2023
$4,153
1%
$176,960
—
2022
$4,109
6%
$176,960
22%
2021
$3,863
—
$144,590
—
2020
$3,852
-3%
$144,170
—
2018
$3,960
—
$144,170
—
2017
$3,960
1%
$144,170
-5%
2016
$3,928
3%
$151,720
—
2015
$3,828
3%
$151,720
—
2011
$3,722
—
$151,720
—
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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453 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419 (MLS# 24154354) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 453 Route 81 is currently listed for $399,900 and was received on February 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 453 Route 81? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Killingworth? You can browse all Killingworth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

