$617,500
SOLD AUG 31, 2020

18 Lake Rd Danbury, CT 06811

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,823 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$339 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

829 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Patio
  • Ranch Style House
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of August 2020

STUNNING WATERFRONT Ranch located on the point of Driftwood lake community with wide expansive panoramic lakeviews and level water frontage, with dock, lakeside patio, shed and mooring. The home has been lovingly maintained. It offers of an open floor plan, dramatic cathedral ceilings, massive two sided fieldstone fireplace which opens to the eat-in kitchen and living room. The large sunroom flows into the kitchen and living room with a wall of sliding glass doors offering expansive lake views. The 2 spacious bedrooms have large windows that bring nature in, the bedrooms share a full remodeled bath with heated floor, towel heater & Bain ultra jetted tub. The lower level has a large guest room/family room with a full bath, laundry room and one car garage. Located close to all conveniences of shopping and commuter routes. Maintenance: furnace and a/c on annual service plan, septic pumped every other year, annual oil costs - budget 500 gallons/yr - cost $1239+- annually, summer electric bill June through September - $800+-, front roof in 2012, back roof 2015, new well pump 2015, new sea wall 2016 ($15k), floor-to-ceiling custom built shelving in living room, AC replaced in 2012, irrigation system, excavated and paved driveway on side of house - room to store a boat and still park 3 cars, paver sidewalk from drive to front door and back porch, stone retaining wall and back patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Cavallo-Buccitti

Independent Realty Group License #REB.0757176 Listed on: 05/12/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandy Anderson

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #REB.0750344

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,793

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RA20

HOA Fees

  • $67 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • Driftwood Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,793

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$67 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1373
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1163
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 450
  • Total Sq Ft: 1823
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2592
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/27/2020
  • Directions: Stadley Rough Road to Driftwood Point, Lake Road to end at Stop sign that says private drive continue thru house is on left number 18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Heated, Garage Access, Storage
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 18

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Frontage, Lake, Dock or Mooring
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage, Paved
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Electric
  • Water Source: Private Water System
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 1239

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 800
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1700
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Water View, Level Lot
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RA20

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 8793
  • Total Assessed Value: 318600
  • Mil Rate Base: 27.600
  • Mil Rate Total: 27.600
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 81634

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
May 12, 2018
Closed on
Aug 28, 2020
Sold by
Fuller Robert and Fuller Elizabeth
Bought by
Mcgrath Leo T and Mcgrath Grace A
Seller's Agent
Ellen Cavallo-Buccitti
Independent Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Anderson
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$617,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$71,500
-10.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2007
Sold by
Zabala Gaston
Bought by
Wakeham Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$419,250
Interest Rate
6.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2005
Sold by
Kerner James and Kerner Corinne
Bought by
Fuller Robert and Fuller Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1997
Sold by
Angel William D and Angel Mona E
Bought by
Musser Corinne M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $617,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $335,000 --
Warranty Deed $675,000 --
Warranty Deed $290,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $419,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $221,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $1,300,000 +110.5% $690 / Sq Ft
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Sold $617,500 -7.7% $339 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2019 02/22/19 Price Changed $669,000 -2.9% $367 / Sq Ft
05/12/2018 05/12/18 For Sale $689,000 -- $378 / 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 $12,187 $487,690 $345,170 $142,520
2024 $11,919 $487,690 $345,170 $142,520
2023 $11,378 $487,690 $345,170 $142,520
2022 $8,991 $318,600 $213,900 $104,700
2021 $8,793 $318,600 $213,900 $104,700
2020 $8,793 $318,600 $213,900 $104,700
2019 $8,793 $318,600 $213,900 $104,700
2018 $8,793 $318,600 $213,900 $104,700
2017 $9,808 $338,800 $246,100 $92,700
2016 $9,717 $338,800 $246,100 $92,700
2015 $12,256 $433,700 $352,500 $81,200
2014 $11,970 $433,700 $352,500 $81,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170083189

SmartMLS

APN: DANB-000002J-000000-000023