NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Riverside Rd Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Newtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $683,000 - $854,651

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,270 Sq Ft
$337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2023

Last sale price $565,000 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,517/month

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Sandy Hook Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of February 2023

Waterfront Property!!! Welcome to this Stunning move-in ready Colonial, 9'+ ceilings, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, approx. 0.54+/- acres. As you walk in, this lovely home boasts open floor plan, spacious foyer, possible office/exercise room on right. On the left is your beautiful living room leading to dining area opening to a light, bright, clean, neutral, immaculate kitchen. Leafless gutters (lifetime warranty), French Drain, New front walkway & steps. Underground utilities, separate panel in basement wired for pool/hot tub hookup, baseboard heat. In 2021 - new water softener, water presser tank and updated Master bathroom. Home features LED recessed lighting, laminate flooring, granite countertops, propane fireplace with marble hearth will bring warmth on those cool days and nights. There is ample storage throughout this home. Kitchen/dining area combined. Kitchen is great for entertaining and has touchless censored faucet, hardwired wine cooler, large center island has large seating area, soft closing kitchen cabinet drawers. Refrigerator is counter depth. Attic has pull down access with lots of storage space. Lower level finished with cable hookup and baseboard heat, finished area can be work area or workout flex space. Garage access interior/basement. This property has many unique features. Excellent location to I84, Rt 25, shopping centers, schools, parks, and fine dining. HOA fee is OPTIONAL - $70/annually for access to boat launch, beach, picnic area and parties.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deanna Cocivi

Scalzo Real Estate License #RES.0780672 Listed on: 09/22/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Adriana Antunes

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0809589

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,000

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Stone Wall
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

HOA Fees

  • $6 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,270 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Home Gym
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Reed Middle School
  • Newtown High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include lake/beach access

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Generator, add'l Refrigerators/Freezers, Gas Grill,

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,000

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$6 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2270
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2270
  • Total Sq Ft: 2270
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Exclusions: Generator, add'l Refrigerators/Freezers, Gas Grill,
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3984
  • Directions: Sandy Hook Center, to Riverside Road, straight house at end on left #229
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room 2nd Floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System
  • Street Number Modifier: 229

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Porch, Sidewalk, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Lake, View, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage, Off Street Parking
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Gas on Gas
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Propane
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake/Beach Access
  • HOA Fees: 70
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator Ready, Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5400
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Water View, Lightly Wooded
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 10000
  • Total Assessed Value: 288440
  • Mil Rate Base: 34.670
  • Mil Rate Total: 34.670
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 209727

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Newtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2022
Closed on
Feb 21, 2023
Sold by
Tani Meriah and Timmel William C
Bought by
Papuli Elsona
Seller's Agent
Deanna Cocivi
Scalzo Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Adriana Antunes
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$648,500
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$83,500
-12.88%
Total Days on Market
120
Views
267
Current Estimated Value
$765,413

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$200,413
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.98%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Outstanding Balance
$281,808
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$483,605

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2022
Closed on
Feb 16, 2023
Sold by
Mccollum Laurie J
Bought by
Tani Meriah
Seller's Agent
Deanna Cocivi
Scalzo Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Adriana Antunes
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$648,500
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$83,500
-12.88%
Views
267

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Outstanding Balance
$281,808
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$483,605

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2018
Sold by
Mccollum Laurie J
Bought by
Tani Meriah
Source: Public Records

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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
Papuli Elsona $565,000 None Available
Papuli Elsona $565,000 None Available
Papuli Elsona $565,000 None Available
Tani Meriah -- None Available
Tani Meriah -- None Available
Tani Meriah -- None Available
Tani Meriah -- --
Tani Meriah -- --
Mccollum Laurie J -- --
Mccollum Laurie J -- --
Mccollum Laurie J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Papuli Elsona $315,000
Closed Papuli Elsona $315,000
Closed Tani Meriah $315,000
Previous Owner Tani Meriah $308,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Sold $565,000 -1.7% $249 / Sq Ft
01/20/2023 01/20/23 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2022 12/16/22 Price Changed $575,000 -3.5% $253 / Sq Ft
11/02/2022 11/02/22 Price Changed $596,000 -3.6% $263 / Sq Ft
10/30/2022 10/30/22 Price Changed $618,500 -3.1% $272 / Sq Ft
10/05/2022 10/05/22 Price Changed $638,500 -1.5% $281 / Sq Ft
09/22/2022 09/22/22 For Sale $648,500 -- $286 / 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
2024 $14,817 $549,370 $230,450 $318,920
2023 $14,415 $549,370 $230,450 $318,920
2022 $10,000 $288,440 $113,850 $174,590
2021 $9,994 $288,440 $113,850 $174,590
2020 $10,026 $288,440 $113,850 $174,590
2019 $7,348 $211,330 $113,850 $97,480
2018 $6,322 $184,650 $113,850 $70,800
2017 $3,591 $106,020 $54,350 $51,670
2016 $3,562 $106,020 $54,350 $51,670
2015 $3,506 $106,020 $54,350 $51,670
2014 $3,532 $106,020 $54,350 $51,670
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deanna Cocivi

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Deanna Cocivi

    Scalzo Real Estate

    (203) 788-9078

    8 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Deanna Cocivi
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  • Adriana Antunes

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Adriana Antunes

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (203) 767-3842

    3 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Adriana Antunes
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170525042

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000043-000026-000011

Connecticut Fairfield County Sandy Hook 06482 Newtown

229 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT

This home is located at 229 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482 since 22 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $765,413, approximately $337 per square foot. This property was built in 2018. 229 Riverside Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Sandy Hook Elementary School, Reed Intermediate School, and Newtown Middle School.

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