NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Zoar Rd Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Estimated Value: $804,341 - $901,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,091 Sq Ft
$272/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 18, 2020

Last sale price $550,000 $178 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,413/month

152 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.32 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Sandy Hook Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Attic

About This Home

As of December 2020

A home to bring you back in time! As you drive down the quiet, scenic road through protected woodlands and farmland, you will find this authentic antique originally built in 1785. This is an extremely special property that you can be the next steward of, an antique with many original features yet many modern updates. The last major addition added in the 1970s completed the home with 2791 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bathrooms and an oversized 2 car garage. The main level master bedroom provides a screened in porch overlooking the private level back yard and beautiful perennials. A 20x40 pool was once in the yard as well and has an easy ability to be added again if desired. There are 5 fireplaces throughout along with wide board chestnut floors flowing through the original part of the home from the 1700s, original front door and handcrafted 9 over 6 paned windows which were replicated in the 1950s from remnants of the original glass panes. The kitchen provides ample counter space for homemade baked goods accompanied with a plentiful amount of cabinets & cupboards. This home is private and peaceful with no possibility of build developments and is conveniently located not far from major highways and routes. It is far from a cookie cutter type home, not only inside and out, but it's history alone makes it quite extraordinary. Newtown Historical Society featured the home on their Newtown Garden Tour 1985 & 2013. Antiquity at its finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Fairchild

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0755546 Listed on: 07/05/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Leonard

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0806967

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,018

Year Built

  • Built in 1785

Lot Details

  • 2.32 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Screened Porch
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Grill
  • Property is near golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,018

Year Built

Built in 1785

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2791
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2791
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 300
  • Total Sq Ft: 3091
  • Year Built: 1785
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Lake, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Stables/Riding
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Other distinctive features & upgrades of the home include an upgraded master bathroom suite with double sinks, built in shelves & cupboards in many of the rooms providing additional storage, over-sized workshop with built-in work benches and decor through
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 6367
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 09/14/2020
  • Directions: Route 34 Berkshire Road to Zoar Road #31 on the left Red home
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Garage Access, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Grill, Porch, Porch-Enclosed, Porch-Screened, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Wood/Coal Stove
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Reed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator Ready, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.3200
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Stone, Fence - Wood, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 10018
  • Mil Rate Base: 34.760
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 211427

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, 2020
Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Fries Mark A and Taylor Nancy A
Bought by
Gruskin Steven H and Gruskin Nancy G
Seller's Agent
Christine Fairchild
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Leonard
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.18%
Current Estimated Value
$839,335

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$289,335
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.69%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Outstanding Balance
$391,731
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$447,604

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 1989
Sold by
Cole John
Bought by
Fries Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
9.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Gruskin Steven H $550,000 None Available
Gruskin Steven H $550,000 None Available
Fries Mark $440,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gruskin Steven H $440,000
Closed Gruskin Steven H $440,000
Previous Owner Fries Mark $300,000
Previous Owner Fries Mark $250,000
Previous Owner Fries Mark $278,500
Previous Owner Fries Mark $275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Sold $550,000 -4.3% $178 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2020 10/19/20 Price Changed $575,000 -4.0% $186 / Sq Ft
07/05/2020 07/05/20 For Sale $599,000 -- $194 / 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 $12,287 $427,530 $134,270 $293,260
2024 $11,530 $427,530 $134,270 $293,260
2023 $11,218 $427,530 $134,270 $293,260
2022 $9,992 $288,210 $90,240 $197,970
2021 $9,986 $288,210 $90,240 $197,970
2020 $10,018 $288,210 $90,240 $197,970
2019 $10,021 $288,210 $90,240 $197,970
2018 $9,868 $288,210 $90,240 $197,970
2017 $10,194 $300,960 $103,210 $197,750
2016 $10,112 $300,960 $103,210 $197,750
2015 $9,953 $300,960 $103,210 $197,750
2014 $10,025 $300,960 $103,210 $197,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170310692

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000050-000005-000009