About this home

A Rare Avon Opportunity: Circa 1796 Colonial, Versatile Living Space & Exceptional Garage! Discover a truly distinctive property in Avon, Connecticut, where historic New England charm meets extraordinary versatility. Set on 2.4 acres, this circa 1796 Colonial offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, timeless character, and an exceptional collection of additional spaces that open the door to endless possibilities. Inside, the home features an enormous living room with built-in bookcases and a wood-burning fireplace, creating a welcoming setting for quiet evenings and gatherings alike. Wide-board wood floors in the upstairs bedrooms add warmth and authentic period character, celebrating the home's historic roots. A separate three-room apartment with a full bathroom and private entrance offers outstanding flexibility for multigenerational living, extended guests, a home-based business, or potential rental use, subject to applicable approvals. For the collector, hobbyist, or entrepreneur, the property offers an extraordinary additional asset: an approximately 3,634-square-foot detached heated garage with finished interior walls, excellent lighting, and a full security system. Previously used to house a 20-car collection, this impressive space also features plumbing, electricity, and an RV pad. An adjoining approximately 850-square-foot open barn/shed provides additional storage and utility. Combining historic character, flexible living arrangements, substantial garage space, and 2.4 acres in desirable Avon, this unique property offers opportunities rarely found in a single offering. Whether your vision includes a historic residence, a multigenerational home, a collector's retreat, or a property that accommodates both living and working, this exceptional Colonial is ready for its next chapter.

Facts and features

Schools

• Avon Middle School

  middle · 7-8 · 1.5 mi

  9

• Avon High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.0 mi

  10

• Pine Grove School

  elementary · K-4 · 2.7 mi

  8

• Focus Center for Autism~fresh Start School

  middle · 8-12 · 1.7 mi

• Thompson Brook School

  elementary · 5-6 · 2.9 mi

  9

• Farmington Valley Regional Diagnostic Center

  middle · 8-12 · 1.6 mi

Price history

• Oct 17, 2026 · Listed$715,000
• Jul 3, 2013 · Listing Removed$749,900
• Mar 12, 2013 · Listing Removed$935,000
• Mar 12, 2013 · Listed$749,900
• Jan 7, 2013 · Sold$233,333
• Jul 16, 2012 · Price Changed$935,000
• Apr 19, 2012 · Price Changed$1,100,000
• Dec 29, 2011 · Price Changed$1,495,000

Tax history

• 2026$12,751 tax · $400,980 assessed
• 2023$10,833 tax · $306,090 assessed
• 2022$10,594 tax · $306,090 assessed
• 2021$10,471 tax · $306,090 assessed
• 2020$10,070 tax · $306,090 assessed
• 2019$10,070 tax · $306,090 assessed
• 2018$9,134 tax · $291,350 assessed
• 2017$8,912 tax · $291,350 assessed

Home value

$714,394

• Quantarium$714,394
• Cotality$634,500
• Collateral Analytics$876,000

Where it is