$575,000
SOLD DEC 4, 2020
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,031 Sq Ft
2.01 Acres

Recently Sold

$190 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Middle Gate Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2024

We Welcome you to a peaceful setting on a cul de sac, where you'll immediately feel comfortable in this perfect "Staycation" home with a naturally inviting patio with incredible granite outdoor fire place. Not only does it create a warm and cozy entertaining area where you gather friends and family to relax, enjoying the soothing crackling flames during autumnal fun, but it offers views of the lovely in-ground pool - all set to delight in the benefits of fun and fitness that pools offer during warm weather seasons. Of course the stress relieving aid of the hot tub can be helpful all year through. A well maintained home, constructed with 5 bedrooms, this home has room for every one, or can suit every need, since the 5th bedroom has currently been converted to an open loft/playroom/office space, alonv with a main level Office. Spacious with an easy flow, the eat-in kitchen with granite counters and center island, becomes the hub of the home. Nice hardwood floors are found throught the main level, with the exception of the vaulted-ceiling family room. Offering all the comforts you hope for, the primary bedroom is outfitted with Full Bath with jetted tub and double sink vanity, and a nice Walk-In Closet, too. Three additional bright and generous sized bedrooms, along with converted 5th bedroom, all freshly painted w new carpeting and laundry area complete the upper level. Attached garage, full basement, central air, great down-county commute area

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Guertin

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0766256 Listed on: 10/02/2020

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Keira Cottrell

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0813539

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,080

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,031 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Reed Middle School
  • Newtown High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,080

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3031
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3031
  • Total Sq Ft: 3031
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5843
  • Directions: High Bridge Road to Avalon, on right
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Washer and Dryer Included
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 10

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Patio, Shed, Sidewalk
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool, Heated
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0100
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 11080
  • Total Assessed Value: 318770
  • Mil Rate Base: 34.760
  • Mil Rate Total: 34.760
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1749411

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Newtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2024
Closed on
Aug 22, 2024
Sold by
Papscoe Richard and Papscoe Carly
Bought by
Dean David
Seller's Agent
Kayla Giacobbe
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Haggerty
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$917,500
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
$67,500
7.36%
Total Days on Market
38
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$971,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.63%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2020
Closed on
Nov 20, 2020
Sold by
Laaksonen Paul A and Laaksonen Stacia
Bought by
Papscoe Carly and Papscoe Richard
Seller's Agent
Mary Guertin
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Keira Cottrell
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.52%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1998
Sold by
Samaha Llc
Bought by
Laaksonen Paul A and Laaksonen Stacia
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $985,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $985,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $985,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $575,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $575,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $575,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $400,400 --
Warranty Deed $400,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $120,579 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $460,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $270,100 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Sold $985,000 +7.4% $236 / Sq Ft
07/08/2024 07/08/24 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2024 05/21/24 For Sale $917,500 +59.6% $220 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $575,000 +4.5% $190 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2020 09/25/20 For Sale $550,000 -- $181 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $12,055 $446,970 $116,790 $330,180
2023 $11,728 $446,970 $116,790 $330,180
2022 $11,256 $324,650 $91,860 $232,790
2021 $11,045 $318,770 $91,860 $226,910
2020 $11,080 $318,770 $91,860 $226,910
2019 $11,084 $318,770 $91,860 $226,910
2018 $10,915 $318,770 $91,860 $226,910
2017 $11,098 $327,650 $91,960 $235,690
2016 $11,009 $327,650 $91,960 $235,690
2015 $10,835 $327,650 $91,960 $235,690
2014 $10,914 $327,650 $91,960 $235,690
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170342919

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000048-000002-000011-000009