NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Mountain Laurel Ln Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Newtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $881,000 - $914,000

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,867 Sq Ft
$231/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2022

Last sale price $680,000 $176 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,702/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Finished Attic
  • Sandy Hook Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of September 2022

Home is where the heart is & this home has room for everyone! Perched on a sprawling level lot, lovely specimen trees & lush gardens envelop this home affording spectacular views & room for play. Prepare to be impressed by this 6 Bed, 2.5 bath home w apprx 4000 sqft living space on 3 flrs w 2 frplcs where kitchen & baths have been completely transformed. Inside find the space you crave to spread out & relax. A gracious Dining Rm & the inviting Fmly Rm w frplc lend great balance of formal & informal spaces. A completely remodeled Gourmet-eat in kitchen w its brick frplc elevates the dining experience adding warmth & ambiance/Stainless appliances-double ovens/an 8 foot granite center island ideal for meal prep/dining & entertaining, opens to the inviting Family Rm w wood burning frplc. The Kitchen sports french doors to the deck where you can lounge & dine alfresco-one part partially covered with Trumpet vines for your sensory pleasure, the other half for sunlovers. Off the kitchen a few steps up, a fabulous Bonus Room is the perfect Rec Rm/Guest quarters or Home office offering another great living space for you & your guests. 2nd flr find a Primary Mstr Bdrm suite/an unrivaled luxurious trendy Primary Bthrm w its oversized incredible custom tile "open concept" shower complete w bench seat & toiletry niche. 3 addtnl Bdrms share a fully renovated Bthrm. 3rd level offers 2 addtnl Bdrms w skylights/perfect for lounging/remote work or exercise/craft. Wired for sound indoors & out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Gallagher

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0777641 Listed on: 08/10/2022

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Lavelle

RE/Max Experience, LLC License #REB.0759188

RE/Max Experience, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,689

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,867 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Sandy Hook Elementary School
  • Newtown Middle School
  • Reed Middle School
  • Newtown High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: mobile generator, shelving in basement & garage Not Included.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,689

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Saltbox
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3867
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3867
  • Total Sq Ft: 3867
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake, Library, Park, Public Pool, Stables/Riding
  • In Law Access: Possible
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The lower level is unfinished yet can be easily finished if you need more space. Currently used as a workshop with so much great storage. The homeowners have made so many great improvements, just a few here: Exterior: Leaf guards installed 2018 * New
  • Exclusions: mobile generator, shelving in basement & garage Not Included.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7132
  • Directions: GPS friendly. Rt. 34 to Paugussett Rd to Mountain Laurel
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Garage Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: In mudroom
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 20

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Stone Wall, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • Middle School: Newtown
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator Ready, Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0800
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Treed
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 10689
  • Total Assessed Value: 308320
  • Mil Rate Base: 34.670
  • Mil Rate Total: 34.670
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 212038

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • High School: Newtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2024
Sold by
Soriano Jon and Soriano Brenda
Bought by
Soriano Ret and Soriano
Current Estimated Value
$859,074

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2022
Closed on
Sep 29, 2022
Sold by
Fuchs Jan P and Fuchs Christine C
Bought by
Soriano Jon and Soriano Brenda
Seller's Agent
Lisa Gallagher
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Scott Lavelle
RE/Max Experience, LLC
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.72%
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2010
Sold by
Smith Stephen H and Smith Terri A
Bought by
Fuchs Jan P and Fuchs Christine C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$406,600
Interest Rate
4.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2006
Sold by
Carnrick Glen R
Bought by
Smith Stephen H and Smith Terri A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1989
Sold by
Shays Anthony
Bought by
Carnrick Glen
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Soriano Ret -- None Available
Soriano Ret -- None Available
Soriano Ret -- None Available
Soriano Jon $680,000 None Available
Soriano Jon $680,000 None Available
Soriano Jon $680,000 None Available
Fuchs Jan P $428,000 --
Smith Stephen H $622,900 --
Fuchs Jan P $428,000 --
Smith Stephen H $622,900 --
Carnrick Glen $291,549 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Carnrick Glen $417,000
Previous Owner Carnrick Glen $406,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $680,000 -6.7% $176 / Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2022 08/12/22 For Sale $729,000 -- $189 / 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 $12,249 $426,210 $84,740 $341,470
2024 $11,495 $426,210 $84,740 $341,470
2023 $11,184 $426,210 $84,740 $341,470
2022 $10,689 $308,320 $73,680 $234,640
2021 $10,683 $308,320 $73,680 $234,640
2020 $10,717 $308,320 $73,680 $234,640
2019 $10,720 $308,320 $73,680 $234,640
2018 $10,557 $308,320 $73,680 $234,640
2017 $11,172 $329,850 $77,740 $252,110
2016 $11,083 $329,850 $77,740 $252,110
2015 $10,908 $329,850 $77,740 $252,110
2014 $10,987 $329,850 $77,740 $252,110
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170514181

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000053-000002-000108