$380,000
SOLD MAR 29, 2019
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,258 Sq Ft
1.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$168 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

223 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fruit Trees
  • Reed Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2021

Look no more! Fantastic location in the sought after Borough of Newtown, only steps away from Historic Main Street and it's beautiful Flagpole. Walk to the park, take a stroll & have dinner at one of the wonderful restaurants, enjoy a movie, take a book from the library & enjoy the walk to town lifestyle. This quaint & charming cape with 3/4 bedrooms & 3 full updated baths is sited on 1.49 acres with beautiful gardens & city water. Gatherings are a must with the large open light & bright family/living room with hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace & French doors that lead to a screened-in porch. The eat-in kitchen with Thermador gas range stove, is open to the dining area that leads out to an oversized deck. The first floor den can also be used as the fourth bedroom with access to a full bath. Professionally landscaped property, attached garage, central air invisible fence, storage shed & seasonal views of the flagpole. The home is loaded with character & offers a storybook setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Fairchild

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0755546 Listed on: 08/03/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Fairchild

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0755546 Listed on: 08/03/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,310

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 1.49 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,258 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • City Views
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,310

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Newtown Borough
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2258
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2258
  • Total Sq Ft: 2258
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5546
  • Directions: Main Street flagpole turn on West street left on topside lane house on left, gray with pink shutters
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Fruit Trees, Porch-Enclosed, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • Middle School: Newtown
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.4900
  • Lot Description: Dry, City Views, Level Lot
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 8310
  • Total Assessed Value: 242710
  • Mil Rate Base: 34.240
  • Mil Rate Total: 34.240
  • Tax District Amount: 160
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 205801

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

Closed on
Oct 6, 2023
Sold by
Matthews Ruth E
Bought by
Ruth E Matthews Lt and Matthews
Current Estimated Value
$634,774

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2021
Closed on
Jul 13, 2021
Sold by
Smith Suzanne and Jones Lisa A
Bought by
Matthews Ruth E
Seller's Agent
Christine Fairchild
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Previdi
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
4.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.09%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2018
Closed on
Mar 21, 2019
Sold by
Demarco Cynthia L
Bought by
Smith Suzanne and Jones Lisa A
Seller's Agent
Christine Fairchild
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Fairchild
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-10.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$361,212
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2010
Sold by
Delighter Richard M and Cullerton Brenda B
Bought by
Demarco Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,600
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2005
Sold by
Lipsich Leah
Bought by
Deligter Richard and Cullerton Brenda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1992
Sold by
Fiala Robert and Freeland Susan
Bought by
Lipsich Leah
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $435,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $435,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $435,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $380,000 --
Warranty Deed $380,000 --
Warranty Deed $412,000 --
Warranty Deed $412,000 --
Warranty Deed $500,000 --
Warranty Deed $500,000 --
Warranty Deed $264,000 --
Warranty Deed $264,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $361,212 FHA
Previous Owner $361,212 FHA
Previous Owner $311,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $20,750 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $329,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2021 07/14/21 Sold $435,000 +4.8% $193 / Sq Ft
06/20/2021 06/20/21 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2021 06/16/21 For Sale $415,000 +9.2% $184 / Sq Ft
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Sold $380,000 -5.0% $168 / Sq Ft
03/14/2019 03/14/19 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2018 11/18/18 Price Changed $399,900 -2.2% $177 / Sq Ft
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Price Changed $409,000 -3.8% $181 / Sq Ft
08/03/2018 08/03/18 For Sale $425,000 -- $188 / 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 $9,331 $324,670 $89,300 $235,370
2024 $8,756 $324,670 $89,300 $235,370
2023 $8,519 $324,670 $89,300 $235,370
2022 $8,415 $242,710 $88,080 $154,630
2021 $8,410 $242,710 $88,080 $154,630
2020 $8,437 $242,710 $88,080 $154,630
2019 $8,439 $242,710 $88,080 $154,630
2018 $8,310 $242,710 $88,080 $154,630
2017 $8,047 $237,580 $84,460 $153,120
2016 $7,983 $237,580 $84,460 $153,120
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170112059

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT M:26 B:1 L:22-20