$440,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2020

140 Shortwoods Rd New Fairfield, CT 06812

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,094 Sq Ft
1.78 Acres

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pool House
  • 1.78 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • New Fairfield Middle School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2020

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Colonial with In-Ground Pool on 1.78 Acres in New Fairfield, CT. Hardwood Throughout, The Lower Level features an Updated Kitchen, Dining Room, Sun Room, Half Bath and Living Room complete with separate office. Easy access to the Large Deck from the Sun Room and Living Room. Enjoy life at your Private Pool, Heated and Finished with a Waterfall feature. Satellite Pool House allows for privacy, without having to enter into the main home. Upstairs features a Master Bedroom with Renovated Full Bath, Three additional Bedrooms, and additional Full Bathroom in Hall. Large Two Car Detached Garage provides room to park cars, or a fantastic place for a workshop. Driveway has additional dedicated parking space for entertaining. Other Recent updates include: New Pool Liner, New Pool Concrete Base, New Pool Filter, Resurfaced Deck, Refinished Garage Walls and Floor, Added LED Lights to Garage, Upgraded Exterior and Interior Lights to LED, Exterior Paint, Lots of Landscaping and More! Close to Danbury, CT, and the New York Line. Easy Access to Southeast Train Station and other stops on the Harlem Line of Metro North.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Feldman

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0810713 Listed on: 09/10/2020

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Kuehn

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0763302

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,541

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1.78 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,094 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Cabana
  • Heated In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,541

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2094
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2094
  • Total Sq Ft: 2094
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Library, Park, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3366
  • Directions: Pembroke Road to Beaver Bog. Keep Straight onto Shortwoods. 140 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: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 140

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Cabana, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Heated
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached 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: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.7800
  • Lot Description: Rolling, Sloping Lot
  • Zoning: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 7541
  • Total Assessed Value: 246600
  • Mil Rate Base: 30.580
  • Mil Rate Total: 30.580
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 225169

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2020
Closed on
Nov 20, 2020
Sold by
Demichele Nicole and Clark Michael A
Bought by
Dominguez Michael and Dominguez Martha
Seller's Agent
Daniel Feldman
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Donna Kuehn
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.22%
Current Estimated Value
$658,631

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$218,631
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.37%
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Outstanding Balance
$314,656
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$332,509

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2006
Sold by
Caputo Robert A and Caputo Joann
Bought by
Kitson Michael and Mill Renee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $440,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $485,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $352,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $369,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $65,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $385,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Sold $440,000 -2.2% $210 / Sq Ft
09/10/2020 09/10/20 For Sale $450,000 +23.3% $215 / Sq Ft
03/16/2018 03/16/18 Sold $365,000 -6.4% $174 / Sq Ft
01/30/2018 01/30/18 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2017 10/10/17 Price Changed $389,900 -2.5% $186 / Sq Ft
09/16/2017 09/16/17 Price Changed $399,900 0.0% $191 / Sq Ft
09/16/2017 09/16/17 For Sale $399,900 -2.4% $191 / Sq Ft
08/14/2017 08/14/17 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2017 05/01/17 Price Changed $409,900 -3.3% $196 / Sq Ft
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Price Changed $424,000 -2.5% $202 / Sq Ft
02/04/2017 02/04/17 For Sale $435,000 -- $208 / 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 $9,508 $361,100 $123,400 $237,700
2024 $9,006 $246,600 $111,300 $135,300
2023 $8,606 $246,600 $111,300 $135,300
2022 $8,007 $246,600 $111,300 $135,300
2021 $7,765 $246,600 $111,300 $135,300
2020 $7,541 $246,600 $111,300 $135,300
2019 $7,144 $231,200 $111,300 $119,900
2018 $7,070 $231,200 $111,300 $119,900
2017 $6,894 $231,200 $111,300 $119,900
2016 $6,631 $231,200 $111,300 $119,900
2015 $6,631 $231,200 $111,300 $119,900
2014 $6,520 $250,000 $116,400 $133,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170334541

SmartMLS

APN: NFAI-000010-000016-000004