$1,485,000
OPEN SUN 12PM - 3PM

281 Newtown Turnpike Redding, CT 06896

Estimated payment $9,946/month

Total Views 965
5 Beds
5 Baths
5,070 Sq Ft
$293 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Redding Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Sitting Room

About This Home

Welcome to this exceptional custom-built 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom Colonial offering over 5,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Set on 2.88 acres off a private driveway, this home showcases generously proportioned rooms throughout and provides an ideal balance of comfort, functionality, and refined living. The well-appointed, open-concept kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home, seamlessly connecting to the main living areas, including a sun-filled breakfast room, formal dining room, spacious family room, living room, private office, and two powder rooms-perfectly suited for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The upper level features an expansive primary suite with private sitting room, walk-in closet and a bright, well-appointed en-suite bath. The additional bedrooms are generously sized and share Jack-and-Jill or en-suite bath configurations. The beautifully designed stone patio and outdoor living area create an inviting space for entertaining. The full basement has 1100 square feet of finished, versatile living space and plenty of storage. The expansive walk-up attic presents additional storage and opportunity for future customization. With its expansive layout, custom craftsmanship, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living, this distinguished home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, and timeless appeal

Listing Agent

Alexis Bennett

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: (203) 313-3110 License #RES.0819863 Listed on: 04/16/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,526

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Redding Elementary School
  • John Read Middle School
  • Joel Barlow High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Chandelier in dining room. Refrigerator/freezer and freezer chest in basement. Invisible fence collar.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 269177

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,526

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

2.88 Acres

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5070
  • Total Sq Ft: 5070
  • Year Built: 1999
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Recent updates/improvements include: Three zone central AC, 26kW whole house generator, kitchen skylights, 300 gallon (in the ground) propane tank, interior and exterior painting, basement flooring, garage door openers, sealed driveway, new carpeting in two of the bedrooms.
  • Exclusions: Chandelier in dining room. Refrigerator/freezer and freezer chest in basement. Invisible fence collar.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Easements
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Yes
  • Directions: Newtown Turnpike to bank of three mailboxes. Follow down shared driveway.
  • Street Type: Turnpike
  • Office Attribution Contact: (203) 438-9000
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Second Floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Upright Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.88
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Sloping Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Parcel #: 269177

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 25526

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Redding
  • Middle Jr High School: John Read
  • High School: Joel Barlow

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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 $25,526 $864,100 $164,200 $699,900
2024 $24,817 $864,100 $164,200 $699,900
2023 $23,927 $864,100 $164,200 $699,900
2022 $22,648 $679,300 $168,500 $510,800
2021 $10,627 $679,300 $168,500 $510,800
2020 $22,308 $679,300 $168,500 $510,800
2019 $10,310 $679,300 $168,500 $510,800
2018 $21,547 $679,300 $168,500 $510,800
2017 $9,937 $681,700 $168,800 $512,900
2016 $19,933 $681,700 $168,800 $512,900
2015 $19,708 $681,700 $168,800 $512,900
2014 $19,708 $681,700 $168,800 $512,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/16/2026 04/16/26 For Sale $1,485,000 -- $293 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,325,000 --
Warranty Deed $949,000 --
Warranty Deed $865,000 --
Warranty Deed $149,850 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $534,355 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24167807

SmartMLS

APN: REDD-000030-000000-000132

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