NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $775,000 - $841,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,270 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2022

Last sale price $645,000 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,246/month

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • 3.21 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Sandy Hook Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of October 2022

If you're looking for an Amazing, Level Yard, an Awesome, Custom-Designed Kitchen, Central Air and Great Schools, don't miss this Charming Colonial with Covered Porch and Finished Basement! Newtown, CT is a sought-after community offering a nice selection of restaurants, boating & swimming on Lake Zoar, hiking trails, and numerous clubs & activities. This attractive neighborhood is both scenic and friendly. The main level of the house features nice flow, a stone fireplace with thermostatically controlled propane heat & a Main Level, Two-Car Garage which makes life easy! The Gourmet Kitchen is perfect for entertaining with large, Center Island, Granite & 6-Burner, Viking Cook-Top. The welcoming Dining Room features French Doors and Large Windows that open to Views of the Covered Porch & Nature. The Cheerful Living Room features Built-in Shelves. Upper Level features Four Bedrooms, a freshened Hall Bath with Soaking Tub & the Primary Bedroom with updated Ensuite Bath. The Walkout, Lower-Level features an Office, Rec Room, Den with Stone Fireplace & Workshop. Most rooms feature Hardwood Floors. Roof 10 years/ 7 years. PLUS..we VIRTUALLY, NEVER LOSE POWER! NEW Roof 2012/2015 OWNER/AGENT

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Frey

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0749793 Listed on: 06/22/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Gary Frey

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0798798

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda McCaffrey

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0446270

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,915

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 3.21 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Heating system powered by solar not connected to the grid

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Sandy Hook Elementary School
  • Newtown Middle School
  • Reed Middle School
  • Newtown High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 60 Gallon+ Electric Water Heater
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,915

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Farm House
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2270
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2270
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1000
  • Total Sq Ft: 3270
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake, Library, Park, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: 1999-Finished basement with heat & hardwood floors 2002- All new Anderson windows on upper level 2003-New tile shower with frameless door in primary bath 2005-Total kitchen renovation-new window & slider 2012-New main roof-architectural shingles 2015
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Easements
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5144
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2022
  • Directions: Berkshire Rd to Great Ring Rd-House on right
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Heated, Liveable Space
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 10

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Porch, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Propane, Solar
  • Hot Water Description: 80 Gallon Tank, Electric
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • Middle School: Newtown
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.2100
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Electric Pet
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 8915
  • Total Assessed Value: 257130
  • Mil Rate Base: 34.670
  • Mil Rate Total: 34.670
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 211012

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • High School: Newtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2022
Closed on
Oct 27, 2022
Sold by
Frey Gary P and Frey Barbara
Bought by
Tsai Benjamin and Tsai Amanda
Seller's Agent
Barbara Frey
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda McCaffrey
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.44%
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$799,853

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$154,853
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%
Original Mortgage
$516,000
Outstanding Balance
$497,685
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$274,851

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1997
Sold by
Sorensen Herlof and Sorensen Brigette A
Bought by
Frey Gary P and Frey Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1992
Sold by
Migiano Guido and Migiano Eileen
Bought by
Sorensen Herlof and Sorensen Brigette
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tsai Benjamin $645,000 None Available
Tsai Benjamin $645,000 None Available
Frey Gary P $287,500 --
Frey Gary P $287,500 --
Sorensen Herlof $250,000 --
Sorensen Herlof $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sibley Robert D $225,000
Open Tsai Benjamin $516,000
Closed Tsai Benjamin $516,000
Previous Owner Frey Gary P $280,000
Previous Owner Sorensen Herlof $385,451
Previous Owner Sorensen Herlof $253,153
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/27/2022 10/27/22 Sold $645,000 -3.0% $197 / Sq Ft
08/27/2022 08/27/22 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Price Changed $665,000 -1.5% $203 / Sq Ft
06/22/2022 06/22/22 For Sale $675,000 -- $206 / 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
2025 $11,060 $384,840 $119,100 $265,740
2024 $10,379 $384,840 $119,100 $265,740
2023 $10,098 $384,840 $119,100 $265,740
2022 $8,915 $257,130 $88,280 $168,850
2021 $8,910 $257,130 $88,280 $168,850
2020 $8,938 $257,130 $88,280 $168,850
2019 $8,940 $257,130 $88,280 $168,850
2018 $8,804 $257,130 $88,280 $168,850
2017 $8,421 $248,620 $95,970 $152,650
2016 $8,354 $248,620 $95,970 $152,650
2015 $8,222 $248,620 $95,970 $152,650
2014 $8,282 $248,620 $95,970 $152,650
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170501810

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000049-000004-000003