Contingent
$787,000
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,945 sqft · 10,019 sqft lot
44 Taylor Pl, Branford, CT 06405
Single family · Built 1925 · $405/sqft ·
$4,655/mo est. payment
- HOA
- $5/mo
- Garage
- 1 car
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
Experience elevated coastal living in this exceptional Short Beach residence, where sophisticated design, premium amenities and remarkable efficiency come together in a truly special offering. Ideally located just a short stroll from the beach and outside the flood zone, this beautifully updated home backs to serene parkland, creating a private and picturesque setting. At the heart of the home is an impressive chef's kitchen showcasing soaring cathedral ceilings with skylights, granite countertops, a generous island, open shelving, expansive pantry and professional-grade Viking 6-burner plus griddle range complemented by a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Architectural details including graceful plaster walls and arches, a gas fireplace and custom built-in bookcases bring warmth and timeless character to the interiors. Exceptional improvements include a 2022 roof with capped gutters, owned solar panels with EV-charger wiring, 2024 two-zone ducted heat pumps for heating and cooling, a 2021 gas combi boiler with tankless hot water, and a whole-house gas generator with transferable warranty through 2031. Outdoors, lush perennial gardens, herbs, raspberries and dedicated vegetable gardens surround a fenced yard and newly replaced 2025 deck, creating an inviting private retreat. Additional refinements include upgraded 220 electrical service and wiring, electronic locks, app-controlled security, Merino wool carpeting, premium Hunter Douglas energy-efficient shades, 2024 garage doors.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 12' x 11.6'
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13.7' x 13.7'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12.7' x 9.3'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
- Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
- Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
- Primary Bedroom Features: Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Basement Features: Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Storage, Hatchway Access, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
- Office: Yes
- Living Room Dimensions: 23' x 15'
- Office/Study Room Dimensions: 10' x 10'
- Living Room Level: Main
- Office/Study Room Level: Main
- Living Room Features: Book Shelves, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Auto garage door opener,cable - pre-wired,security system
Appliances
- Gas range
- Convection oven
- Microwave
- Range hood
- Refrigerator
- Subzero
- Icemaker
- Dishwasher
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air,Heat Pump
- Heating Features: Heat Pump,Hot Air,Solar
- Heating Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Water Heaters: Natural Gas, Tankless Hotwater
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 14' x 11'
- Dining Room Features: Hardwood Floor
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 23' x 14'
- Kitchen Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Book Shelves,Granite Counters,Eating Space,Island,Hardwood Floor
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch-screened,porch,deck,gutters,lighting,covered deck,stone wall,french doors,patio
- Deck: Yes
Schools
- 5
Branford High School
high · 9-12 · 3.1 mi
- 6
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
elementary · 5-8 · 3.8 mi
Pathway School
middle · 6-12 · 1.9 mi
St Vincent De Paul School
elementary · K-8 · 1.9 mi
East Shoreline Catholic Academy
elementary · K-8 · 2.3 mi
- 7
John B. Sliney School
elementary · K-4 · 2.3 mi
Price history
- Aug 14, 2026 · Listed$787,000
- Jun 1, 2000 · Sold$217,000
- Aug 16, 1994 · Sold$197,000
- Jul 25, 1989 · Sold$180,000
Tax history
- 2026$7,800 tax · $352,000 assessed
- 2022$5,955 tax · $202,200 assessed
- 2021$5,852 tax · $198,700 assessed
- 2020$5,746 tax · $198,700 assessed
- 2019$6,073 tax · $208,900 assessed
- 2018$5,983 tax · $208,900 assessed
- 2017$5,947 tax · $208,900 assessed
- 2016$5,726 tax · $208,900 assessed
Home value
$779,000
- Collateral Analytics$779,000
- Cotality$763,400
- Quantarium$780,080
Where it is
Listed by Joseph Piscitelli · Coldwell Banker Realty · SMARTMLS
