NOT LISTED FOR SALE

19 Merlins Ln Newtown, CT 06470

Newtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,243,000 - $1,441,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
6,093 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 13, 2024

Last sale price $1,325,000 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,700/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Head O'Meadow Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.23 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2024

A project of love with over $510,000 spent since 2018 and $170,000 spent just in the last 15 months this home has it all. 16 Rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 5 full Bathrooms, In-law, Pool, Patio and a large deck for outside entertainment. Main level features: Large kitchen with eat in area ( 352 square feet ) : Living room with fireplace ( 585 square feet ) : Dining area ( 209 square feet ) : Sitting room with fireplace ( 270 square feet ) : Butler Pantry & Pantry ( 86 square feet ) : Full bathroom ( 49 square feet ) : Mudroom ( 40 square feet ) : Foyer. Upper level features: Primary Bedroom with full bathroom ( 1187 square feet ) : Bedroom #2 ( 342 square feet ) : Bedroom #3 ( 307 square feet ) : Bedroom #4 ( 203 square feet ) : Bedroom #5 ( 144 square feet ) : 1st Hallway bathroom ( 82 square feet ) : 2nd Hallway bathroom ( 76 square feet ) : Laundry room ( 77 square feet ). Lower level features: Kitchen ( 211 square feet ) : Pantry ( 41 square feet ) : Dining room ( 134 square feet ) : Family room ( 433 square feet ) : Sitting room ( 148 square feet ) : Bedroom ( 320 square feet ) : Bathroom ( 38 square feet ). Exterior features: Pool area ( 580 square feet ) : Deck ( 820 square feet ) : Patio ( 795 square feet ) : Garden area : Shed : 3 car garage attached ( 719 square feet ).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Ferreira

RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0756087 Listed on: 04/25/2024

RE/MAX Right Choice

Co-Listed By

Steven Ferreira

RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0761900

Last Buyer's Agent

Fredda Takacs

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0753161

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,464

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 2.23 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Heating system powered by active solar

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1749478

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,464

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4752
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1341
  • Total Sq Ft: 6093
  • Year Built: 1998
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Updated features included; 2024 Additional 2 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom on the upper level $93,000 : 2024 Update mudroom & Pantry $4,950 : 2024 Hardwood the entire upper level $24,300 : 2024, 3 Bathroom Vanities Restoration Hardware $24,000 : 2024 Front Blue stone walkway $12,000 : 2024 Repoint all the stone walls $7,000 : 2024 Primary bathroom $26,000 : 2024 Hallway bathroom $13,000 : 2023 Whole house tesla Powerwall x3 : 2023 Pool Cover $4,000 : 2022 Electric fence $3,500 : 2022 Dining room Doors $3,800 : 2022 Well Pump $8,000 : 2022 New shed $8,000 : 2021 Water Irrigation to garden $5,000 : 2021 Patio in lower level $11,000 : 2021 Culligan water System & Reverse Osmosis system $8,000 : 2020 Pool Pump, Filter, Pool heater $6,100 : 2020 Patio around the pool $15,500 : 2020 Driveway $13,000 : 2019 Central Vacuum $1,410 : 2019 Solar 5 Panels $200 a month : 2019, 200 Amp Panel $9,000 : 2019 New Roof $25,000 : 2018 Deck $19,000 : 2018 Pool liner $7,000 : 2018 Boiler System 2000 & Hot water tank $23,000 : 2018-2020, 3 New garage door open $6,000 : 2018-2024 Landscaping $42,000 : Outdoor Battery Park lights $60,000 : Restoration Hardware Foyer Chandelier $4,930 : Restoration Hardware Dining room lighting $5,140 : Restoration Hardware Family room light $2,400 : 2018 in-law flooring $7,000 : 2018 in-law cabinet & appliances $11,500.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Hattertown to Merlins Lane, #19 has long drive to interior lot.
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 4454
  • Street Type: Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Floored, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Upper level & Lower level
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 19
  • Other SqFt Description: The new square feet include 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Shed, Deck, Garden Area, Lighting, Hot Tub, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Slab
  • Roof Information: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Vinyl, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Under House Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, 100 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • Middle School: Newtown
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Active Solar, Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.23
  • Lot Description: Fence - Stone Rear Lot Level Lot Sloping Lot Open Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Parcel #: 1749478

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 16464
  • Total Assessed Value: 627430
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.24

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 25, 2024
Closed on
Jun 13, 2024
Sold by
Kearns Maria T and Adorno Michael A
Bought by
Michael Hasselt Lt and Hasselt
Seller's Agent
Paul Ferreira
RE/MAX Right Choice
Buyer's Agent
Fredda Takacs
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,249,900
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,100
6.01%
Views
139
Current Estimated Value
$1,337,295

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,295
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.79%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$742,699
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$595,965

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2018
Sold by
Kearns Maria T and Adorno Michael A
Bought by
Kearns Maria T and Adorno Michael A

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2018
Closed on
Apr 11, 2018
Sold by
Retained Realty Inc
Bought by
Kearns Maria T and Adorno Michael A
Seller's Agent
Ben Keeney
RE/MAX Right Choice
Buyer's Agent
Paul Ferreira
RE/MAX Right Choice
List Price
$484,500
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,500
3.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.07%
Original Mortgage
$520,400
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2017
Sold by
Samo-Urso Catherine
Bought by
Retained Reality Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1998
Sold by
Cavaliere & Sons Bldg
Bought by
Urso Catherine S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1998
Sold by
Cavaliere & Sons Bldg
Bought by
Gerics David and Gerics Ivette
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Michael Hasselt Lt $1,325,000 None Available
Michael Hasselt Lt $1,325,000 None Available
Michael Hasselt Lt $1,325,000 None Available
Kearns Maria T -- --
Kearns Maria T -- --
Kearns Maria T $530,000 --
Kearns Maria T $530,000 --
Retained Reality Inc $650,000 --
Retained Reality Inc $650,000 --
Urso Catherine S $150,000 --
Gerics David $150,000 --
Kearns Maria T -- --
Kearns Maria T $530,000 --
Retained Reality Inc $650,000 --
Urso Catherine S $150,000 --
Gerics David $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Michael Hasselt Lt $750,000
Closed Michael Hasselt Lt $750,000
Previous Owner Kearns Maria T $520,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Sold $1,325,000 +6.0% $217 / Sq Ft
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2024 04/27/24 For Sale $1,249,900 +150.0% $205 / Sq Ft
04/09/2018 04/09/18 Sold $500,000 +3.2% $86 / Sq Ft
03/01/2018 03/01/18 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2018 02/02/18 For Sale $484,500 -- $83 / 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 $19,325 $672,420 $164,460 $507,960
2024 $16,922 $627,430 $164,460 $462,970
2023 $16,464 $627,430 $164,460 $462,970
2022 $15,294 $441,130 $104,200 $336,930
2021 $15,285 $441,130 $104,200 $336,930
2020 $15,334 $441,130 $104,200 $336,930
2019 $15,338 $441,130 $104,200 $336,930
2018 $15,104 $441,130 $104,200 $336,930
2017 $17,194 $507,650 $124,760 $382,890
2016 $17,057 $507,650 $124,760 $382,890
2015 $16,788 $507,650 $124,760 $382,890
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paul Ferreira

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Paul Ferreira

    RE/MAX

    (203) 209-8111

    2 in this area

    193 Total Sales

    Paul Ferreira
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  • Steven Ferreira

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Steven Ferreira

    RE/MAX

    (203) 913-9504

    1 in this area

    148 Total Sales

    Steven Ferreira
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  • Fredda Takacs

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Fredda Takacs

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 521-0300

    2 in this area

    150 Total Sales

    Fredda Takacs
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  • Ben Keeney

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ben Keeney

    RE/MAX

    (203) 313-0013

    3 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Ben Keeney
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24006274

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000013-000001-000106-000017

Connecticut Fairfield County Newtown 06470 Newtown

19 Merlins Ln, Newtown, CT

This home is located at 19 Merlins Ln, Newtown, CT 06470 since 25 April 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,337,295, approximately $219 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 19 Merlins Ln is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Head O'Meadow Elementary School, Reed Intermediate School, and Newtown Middle School.

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