NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Bennetts Bridge Rd Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Estimated Value: $674,000 - $786,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,370 Sq Ft
$312/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2022

Last sale price $700,000 $295 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,712/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.17 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Sandy Hook Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2022

Highest & Best by noon Tuesday, 8/30. No escalation clauses. Distinguished Designer’s own home...gorgeous! Luxury meets comfort. Inside & out, all is of the highest quality. Upon arrival you’ll feel the excitement as you go through the automated entry gate. The stonework will amaze you, especially as you look at the waterfall/fish pond, stonewalls, & gorgeous plantings throughout. Relax on your large blue stone patio & just listen to the waterfall flow, or have a game of catch or volleyball on the lush front & side lawn. Inside you’ll notice the light, bright foyer which looks straight through to the wall of windows in the kitchen, framing the natural beauty of the back yard. The kitchen is something you’d see in a magazine, with Vermont slate floor, soap stone counter tops, stainless topped island, custom cabinets w/ exquisite hardware, mostly Viking appliances. Family room has upholstered walls, gas fireplace w/new log insert. Dining room w/beautiful moldings, hardwood floor, & straight into living room w/picture window, built-in, & hardwood floor. Beautiful powder room, w/hand painted wallpaper, completes the main level. Upstairs there are 4 large bedrooms. The Primary is lovely & bright with full bath. One bedroom is being used as a home office. Features include newer Anderson windows, newer energy efficient System 2000 boiler, 4 bedroom septic is ~10 years old, new whole house generator, new siding, deer fencing all around property, security system, etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

PATRICIA MCQUAIL

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0755857 Listed on: 08/25/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Bowman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0791451

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,046

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 2.17 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,370 Sq Ft Home
  • Wired For Sound
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Private Driveway

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Modified Wall Outlets
  • Patio
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: 2 wine refrigerators and one freezer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,046

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2370
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2176
  • Total Sq Ft: 2370
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Park
  • Exclusions: 2 wine refrigerators and one freezer
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3820
  • Directions: Route 34 to Philo Curtis, to Jeremiah, right on Bennetts Bridge, home on right, or Route 34 to Bennetts Bridge. Gated entry, pull in slowly, gate will open OUT automatically. When leaving slowly approach gate and it will again open automatically.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Garage Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Main floor powder room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Electric Outlet(s), Security System, Thermostat(s), Wired For Audio
  • Street Number Modifier: 53

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.1700
  • Lot Description: Fence - Full
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 8046
  • Total Assessed Value: 232060
  • Mil Rate Base: 34.670
  • Mil Rate Total: 34.670
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 211616

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
Aug 25, 2022
Closed on
Oct 11, 2022
Sold by
Whitely Corey J
Bought by
Cattaneo Stefan C and Cattaneo Cynthia J
Seller's Agent
PATRICIA MCQUAIL
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Bowman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$639,900
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,100
9.39%
Views
109
Current Estimated Value
$739,001

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,001
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2001
Sold by
Flood Williamm and Flood Jennifer R
Bought by
Whitely Corey J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1999
Sold by
Lombard Kerry A and Lombard Catherine M
Bought by
Flood William M and Flood Jennifer E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1992
Sold by
Drisaldi Jerome and Drisaldi Victoria
Bought by
Lombard Kerry and Lombard Catherine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1989
Sold by
Aird Edmund
Bought by
Drisaldi Jerome
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Cattaneo Stefan C $700,000 None Available
Cattaneo Stefan C $700,000 None Available
Whitely Corey J $337,000 --
Whitely Corey J $337,000 --
Flood William M $267,500 --
Flood William M $267,500 --
Lombard Kerry $205,000 --
Drisaldi Jerome $243,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Drisaldi Jerome $300,000
Previous Owner Drisaldi Jerome $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/27/2022 10/27/22 Sold $700,000 +9.4% $295 / Sq Ft
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2022 08/25/22 For Sale $639,900 -- $270 / 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 $9,522 $331,320 $82,770 $248,550
2024 $8,936 $331,320 $82,770 $248,550
2023 $8,694 $331,320 $82,770 $248,550
2022 $8,046 $232,060 $74,510 $157,550
2021 $8,041 $232,060 $74,510 $157,550
2020 $8,066 $232,060 $74,510 $157,550
2019 $8,069 $232,060 $74,510 $157,550
2018 $7,946 $232,060 $74,510 $157,550
2017 $7,459 $220,230 $79,830 $140,400
2016 $7,400 $220,230 $79,830 $140,400
2015 $7,283 $220,230 $79,830 $140,400
2014 $7,336 $220,230 $79,830 $140,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170516215

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000051-000002-000030-000004