$670,000
PENDING $29K PRICE DROP

1040 Purchase Brook Rd Southbury, CT 06488

Southbury Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,309/month

Total Views 11,869
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,449 Sq Ft
$274 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 3.24 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Thermal Windows
  • Gainfield Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Patio

About This Home

AWESOME LOCATION: private yet 9 minutes to center of town! The long driveway leads to this stunning 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial. This home is set far off the road for the perfect serenity with the soothing sounds of a babbling brook which is located at the front of the property. Walk inside and you will feel the love and respect for this home. In the heart of the home is a beautiful modern eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, white cabinets and 2 pantries. Celebrate special occasions in the formal dining room. Enjoy 2 distinct living spaces, 1 is a formal living room and the other is a warm and cozy family room featuring a stone fireplace with a propane log set insert. The Andersen sliding glass door brings you to your private backyard which has a hot tub, a play set, a shed and fruit trees. Walk upstairs to your luxurious primary suite which offers a large walk in closet and a full bathroom. There are 3 additional bedrooms on the upper level that share a stylish full bathroom. Conveniently located on the upper level, just steps away from all 4 bedrooms is the laundry room. The basement has an additional 872 square feet that can be finished and easy to heat. Additionally, a stand-by automatic whole house generator was installed 5 years ago. Sellers take great pride in there home, so please take your shoes off when entering the home or wear booties. This is a must see!

Listing Agent

Nancy Smetana

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0806455 Listed on: 07/06/2025

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,900

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 3.24 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property is zoned R-80

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,449 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Thermal Windows
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Gainfield Elementary School
  • Rochambeau Middle School
  • Regional District 15 High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • 60 Gallon+ Electric Water Heater
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1326840

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,900

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: The Purchase
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2449
  • Total Sq Ft: 2449
  • Year Built: 1997
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Pool, Stables/Riding
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Recent updates: roof, HVAC, Furnace, Condenser are all about 5 years old. California-style closets, washer & dryer were installed upstairs, all carpeting was removed and replaced with hardwood floors, new water treatment system was installed (water softener), shed in the backyard, French drains around the property, Andersen front door, and a new culvert and driveway with railings on both sides were installed this year.
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Easements, Right of Way
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: GPS Friendly. Route 172 to Left onto East Flat Hill Road. Go to end and turn right on Purchase Brook rd. 2nd driveway on right. House on right of the shared driveway is the house for sale!
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2449
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Floored, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Garage Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Upstairs, in hallway closet
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 1040

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Brook
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Paved, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Under House Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 80 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gainfield
  • Middle School: Rochambeau
  • High School: Regional District 15

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.24
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands Sloping Lot Cleared Rolling Water View
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-80
  • Parcel #: 1326840

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 7900
  • Total Assessed Value: 326450
  • Mil Rate Total: 24.2

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Gainfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Rochambeau
  • High School: Regional District 15

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $7,900 $326,450 $88,630 $237,820
2024 $7,704 $326,450 $88,630 $237,820
2023 $7,345 $326,450 $88,630 $237,820
2022 $6,973 $243,480 $88,490 $154,990
2021 $7,134 $243,480 $88,490 $154,990
2020 $7,134 $243,480 $88,490 $154,990
2019 $7,085 $243,480 $88,490 $154,990
2018 $7,061 $243,480 $88,490 $154,990
2017 $7,498 $255,890 $100,580 $155,310
2016 $7,370 $255,890 $100,580 $155,310
2015 $7,267 $255,890 $100,580 $155,310
2014 $7,063 $255,890 $100,580 $155,310
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2025 08/03/25 Price Changed $670,000 -2.8% $274 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $689,000 -1.4% $281 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $285 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $42,500 --
Warranty Deed $323,000 --
Warranty Deed $265,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $275,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $339,000 No Value Available
Closed $340,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $125,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24109391

SmartMLS

APN: SBUR-000012-000084-P000003B