$359,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2024
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,711 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Hawley Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Home Security System

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome to 3 Riverside Road. This unique and charming four-bedroom antique home is located in Sandy Hook Design District. Built in 1770 and extremely well maintained this post and beam home has been updated over the years to keep up with the times. The original character is found throughout with beautiful hardwood floors and well-placed built ins. Important updates include main roof, side roof, well pump, furnace, water heater and central air. The Sandy Hook Design District is zoned for either residential, commercial or a combination of both.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan C. Salbu

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0467687 Listed on: 07/05/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Andy Sachs

Around Town Real Estate LLC License #REB.0793741

Around Town Real Estate LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,563

Year Built

  • Built in 1770

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned SHDD

Parking

  • Parking Deck

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,711 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 208553

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,563

Year Built

Built in 1770

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1711
  • Total Sq Ft: 1711
  • Year Built: 1770
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Church Hill to Riverside. Driveway on the left close to 1 Riverside.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Interior Access, Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage And Parking: None

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 30 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: 496

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Description: Treed Dry
  • Zoning: SHDD
  • Parcel #: 208553

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 5563
  • Total Assessed Value: 206260
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.97

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2024
Closed on
Oct 28, 2024
Sold by
Ruzek Raymond P and Napier Mary A
Bought by
Alzette Capital Llc
Seller's Agent
Joan C. Salbu
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andy Sachs
Around Town Real Estate LLC
List Price
$384,900
Sold Price
$359,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,900
-6.73%
Views
99
Current Estimated Value
$552,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$193,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
60.05%
Original Mortgage
$287,200
Outstanding Balance
$284,672
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$228,569

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2018
Sold by
Ruzek Raymond P
Bought by
Ruzek Raymond P and Napier Mary A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1993
Sold by
Martin Tammy and Martin Andrew
Bought by
Archiere Robert and Archiere Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1993
Sold by
Ryan Sheila
Bought by
Martin Andrew and Martin Tammy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
5%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $359,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $177,000 --
Warranty Deed $177,000 --
Warranty Deed $177,000 --
Warranty Deed $177,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $287,200 Commercial
Previous Owner $85,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $165,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $92,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Sold $359,000 -4.2% $210 / Sq Ft
09/23/2024 09/23/24 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2024 08/04/24 Price Changed $374,900 -2.6% $219 / Sq Ft
07/05/2024 07/05/24 For Sale $384,900 -- $225 / 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 $5,928 $206,260 $43,120 $163,140
2024 $5,563 $206,260 $43,120 $163,140
2023 $5,412 $206,260 $43,120 $163,140
2022 $5,323 $153,530 $50,180 $103,350
2021 $5,319 $153,520 $50,170 $103,350
2020 $5,336 $153,520 $50,170 $103,350
2019 $5,338 $153,520 $50,170 $103,350
2018 $5,257 $153,520 $50,170 $103,350
2017 $5,009 $147,900 $58,420 $89,480
2016 $4,969 $147,900 $58,420 $89,480
2015 $4,891 $147,900 $58,420 $89,480
2014 $4,927 $147,900 $58,420 $89,480
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24029202

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000039-000003-000003