$1,225,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

17 Plumtrees Rd Newtown, CT 06470

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,700 Sq Ft
3.8 Acres

Recently Sold

$183 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Water Access
  • Wine Cellar
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Reed Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Pool House
  • 3.8 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

Discover suburban paradise in this exquisite 5-bedroom custom colonial. This luxurious home is sited on over 3.5 private tranquil park-like acres. Offering a beautiful chef's kitchen with cherry cabinets, and high-end appliances, any chefs dream. The kitchen opens to the formal dining room and grand family room with French doors to newly built deck overlooking the professionally landscaped grounds. The first-floor primary suite with balcony and newly renovated spa bath are situated away from the living area. The second floor has 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. The finished lower level has a wet bar, office, full bath, exercise room and potential in-law space with so many possibilities. The outdoor space is a true country retreat with heated pool, pool house, and gazebo, 4 car garage, with possible studio above detached garages and so much more! Convenient to Metro North train stations' and town amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bobbie Poeltl Abagnale

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0766155 Listed on: 04/02/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

William Roberts

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0828412

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,493

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 3.8 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Cedar Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Public Water Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Location

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

Schools

  • Head O'meadow Elementary School
  • Newtown Middle School
  • Reed Middle School
  • Newtown High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 203616

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,493

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Taunton
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4460
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 2240
  • Total Sq Ft: 6700
  • Year Built: 1987
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Yes
  • Directions: Taunton Hill Road to Plumtrees Road #17 on left.
  • Financing Used: VA
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Apartment, Partially Finished, Liveable Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Central Vacuum, Intercom, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Wine Cellar, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Shed, Awnings, Gazebo, Deck, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, Pool House, Vinyl, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Radiant
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Reed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator Ready

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.8
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Professionally Landscaped Rolling
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Parcel #: 203616

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 14493

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • High School: Newtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Schmidt Robert R and Schmidt Dorothy P
Bought by
Moore Brandon J and Sarcona Michael L
Seller's Agent
Bobbie Poeltl Abagnale
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
William Roberts
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
4.26%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$1,212,097

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,903
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.18%
Original Mortgage
$1,225,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,221,867
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$9,770

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1991
Sold by
Crane Theodore and Crane Barbara
Bought by
Jelinek Richard and Jelinek Bonnie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1988
Sold by
Williams Cont & Dev
Bought by
Crane Theodore
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 $1,225,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,225,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $515,000 --
Deed $568,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,225,000 VA
Closed $1,225,000 VA
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $409,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $1,225,000 +4.3% $183 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $175 / 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 $15,444 $537,360 $145,040 $392,320
2024 $14,493 $537,360 $145,040 $392,320
2023 $14,100 $537,360 $145,040 $392,320
2022 $13,732 $396,090 $101,640 $294,450
2021 $13,725 $396,090 $101,640 $294,450
2020 $13,768 $396,090 $101,640 $294,450
2019 $13,772 $396,090 $101,640 $294,450
2018 $13,562 $396,090 $101,640 $294,450
2017 $13,151 $388,290 $110,110 $278,180
2016 $13,047 $388,290 $110,110 $278,180
2015 $12,841 $388,290 $110,110 $278,180
2014 $12,934 $388,290 $110,110 $278,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24080611

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000001-000001-000021-000003