NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Palestine Rd Newtown, CT 06470

Estimated Value: $828,000 - $900,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,388 Sq Ft
$256/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2020

Last sale price $490,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,737/month

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.07 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Head O'Meadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2020

This spectacular center hall colonial sits on 2 private acres just across from the Cherry Grove Nature Preserve. Spaciously designed, the main level offers a large open kitchen with beautiful honed concrete counters, stainless steel appliances, double wall oven, gas cooktop, and a walk-in pantry. On one side of the kitchen is a light and bright family room with a vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace. Off the family room is a sunroom, currently being used as a guest room. The living room and dining room open onto each other for great entertaining space! Upstairs is a master suite and three additional large bedrooms with ample closet space as well as a huge walk up attic for storage or to create additional living space. All bedrooms surround a common large landing overlooking the two story foyer. Be prepared to fall in love with the lower level with a well appointed gym area, carpeted play space and TV viewing area as well as a third full bath and storage room. You'll love to post pictures of friends and family enjoying the gorgeous yard that includes professional landscaping, a fenced garden area with raised beds for vegetables and flowers, a large back deck off the kitchen with room for a dining table and sitting area, as well as a rolling front lawn for games and watching the sunset! Come take a look - move into your new home in time to enjoy the beautiful spring flowers!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Stolfi

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0801210 Listed on: 02/13/2020

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Leyden

KW Legacy Partners License #REB.0792901

KW Legacy Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,157

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 2.07 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,388 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Home Gym
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Wine Cooler
  • Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Parking

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near shops

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,157

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3388
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3388
  • Total Sq Ft: 3388
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Private Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7094
  • Directions: Rt 302 to Boggs Hill to Palestine
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Compactor, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry room off kitchen
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Reed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0700
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 12157
  • Mil Rate Base: 34.770
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 206888

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
Feb 13, 2020
Closed on
May 11, 2020
Sold by
Ballarino Guillermo and Kelly Elizabeth
Bought by
Hufnagel Bridget and Hufnagel Philip
Seller's Agent
Kristen Stolfi
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Leyden
KW Legacy Partners
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-9.24%
Current Estimated Value
$866,784

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$376,784
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.84%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2011
Closed on
May 1, 2012
Sold by
Rodia Barbara
Bought by
Ballarino Gullermo and Kelly Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Beth Caldwell
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bob Maurer
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$584,900
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.17%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hufnagel Bridget $490,000 None Available
Hufnagel Bridget $490,000 None Available
Ballarino Gullermo $585,000 --
Ballarino Gullermo $585,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ballarino Gullermo $230,000
Previous Owner Ballarino Gullermo $230,000
Closed Ballarino Gullermo --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/20/2020 05/20/20 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $145 / Sq Ft
03/12/2020 03/12/20 Price Changed $500,000 -7.4% $148 / Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 For Sale $539,900 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
11/07/2019 11/07/19 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
11/05/2019 11/05/19 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Sold $585,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/18/2012 04/18/12 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2011 10/12/11 For Sale $584,900 -- $173 / 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 $14,078 $489,840 $137,560 $352,280
2024 $13,211 $489,840 $137,560 $352,280
2023 $12,853 $489,840 $137,560 $352,280
2022 $12,122 $349,640 $92,350 $257,290
2021 $12,115 $349,640 $92,350 $257,290
2020 $12,153 $349,640 $92,350 $257,290
2019 $12,157 $349,640 $92,350 $257,290
2018 $11,972 $349,640 $92,350 $257,290
2017 $12,026 $355,060 $105,590 $249,470
2016 $11,930 $355,060 $105,590 $249,470
2015 $11,742 $355,060 $105,590 $249,470
2014 $11,827 $355,060 $105,590 $249,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170272021

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000031-000002-000002-000006