
55 Knollcrest Rd New Fairfield, CT 06812
Highlights
- 1.18 Acre Lot
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Corner Lot
- New Fairfield Middle School Rated A-
- 1 Fireplace
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of January 2025If you're looking for a warm and inviting home surrounded by beautiful perennial gardens with multiple outdoor areas for entertaining, a zen-like pond with waterfall, fire pit, plenty of parking for guests and ownership of direct waterfront access to Candlewood Lake complete with patio area, kayak storage and the ability to dock a jet ski, look no further! Welcome to 55 Knollcrest, a 3 bedroom, 3 full bath cape cod style home with over 2,700 sf of finished living space. Hardwood floors on the main level including the formal dining room, perfect for formal entertaining and making memories with family and friends, the formal living room with gas log fireplace, the family room with ceiling fan and built in cabinetry, and full bath with shower. This home has plenty of storage space, too, with built in shelves and closets. The main level primary bedroom features a shiplap feature wall, ceiling fan, spacious walk-in-closet and full bath with tub/shower. The eat-in-kitchen is remodeled with quartz countertops, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, propane range and stainless steel appliances. The laundry room with utility sink is off the kitchen and there's a door to the side yard where you will enjoy dining al fresco on the patio while enjoying the sound of the waterfall and pond. The upper level has two large bedrooms, one with walk-in-access to the unfinished attic space, and a full bath with shower/tub combination. The walk-out lower level is unfinished with workshop area, propane stove, rec room space and exercise, too. This is where you will find the mechanicals along with a large storage room, perfect for canning, wine cellar, etc. The grounds at this home are spectacular adorned with beautiful perennial gardens, a true labor of love. Meander through the yard lined with lamp posts to light the way toward the spacious stone parking area that leads to the lake. 20.5' of the paved road is a part of this property and brings you down to a stone staircase and kayak racks, waterfront patio and access into Candlewood Lake. There are poles in the water to install a jet ski ramp, too. All of this property belongs to this home, so you do have direct waterfront access to Candlewood Lake. Enjoy entertaining at the lakefront, catching the sunrise and loving the pink and purple skies as the sunsets. Knollcrest Road is a private road, with no speed bumps, and it's quiet and tranquil. The property has many updates over the years, including a new septic system in April 2024, curtain drains, portable generator, and more, so be sure to see the updates pages attached. Candlewood Lake is a four-season delight where you will enjoy summer recreation including swimming, boating, fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, sunbathing, paddle boarding, kayaking, etc. During winter, when the lake freezes, ice fishing, snow shoeing, skating, and cross country skiing take over. The views you will take in throughout the year are breathtaking while making lifetime memories. Minutes from in-town and Danbury/Brookfield retail shopping, close to newly built in-town schools, restaurants, major highways, easy commute into NY via MetroNorth trains, and you'll love the low taxes, too! Hiking and trails, nearby biking trails, sip-and-strolls during the year, holiday parades and community gatherings are just some of the things that make New Fairfield, small town New England living so special. Only an hour from Manhattan, New Fairfield is New York's Best Kept Secret! Home of Candlewood Lake, Squantz Pond and Ball Pond, you will fall in love with 'vacation living' at its best. Welcome to Candlewood Lake ~ WELCOME HOME! Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:2 Car Detached,
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 203-622-1100 License #10401217594 Listed on: 10/14/2024

Last Buyer's Agent
Non Non OneKey Agent
Non-Member MLS
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,997
Year Built
- Built in 1967
Lot Details
- 1.18 Acre Lot
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,725 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Schools
- Contact Agent Elementary And Middle School
- Contact Agent High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Drilled Well
- Oil Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
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Warranty Deed | $950,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $950,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $600,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $600,000 | -- | |
Deed | $362,000 | -- | |
Deed | $362,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $173,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $200,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $355,900 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/27/2025 04/27/25 | Price Changed | $5,000 | -9.1% | $2 / Sq Ft |
03/10/2025 03/10/25 | For Rent | $5,500 | 0.0% | -- |
01/31/2025 01/31/25 | Sold | $950,000 | -9.5% | $349 / Sq Ft |
01/10/2025 01/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/21/2024 10/21/24 | Price Changed | $1,050,000 | -12.5% | $385 / Sq Ft |
10/14/2024 10/14/24 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $440 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $12,997 | $355,900 | $194,900 | $161,000 |
2023 | $12,421 | $355,900 | $194,900 | $161,000 |
2022 | $11,556 | $355,900 | $194,900 | $161,000 |
2021 | $11,207 | $355,900 | $194,900 | $161,000 |
2020 | $10,883 | $355,900 | $194,900 | $161,000 |
2019 | $10,932 | $353,800 | $207,500 | $146,300 |
2018 | $10,819 | $353,800 | $207,500 | $146,300 |
2017 | $10,550 | $353,800 | $207,500 | $146,300 |
2016 | $10,147 | $353,800 | $207,500 | $146,300 |
2015 | $10,147 | $353,800 | $207,500 | $146,300 |
2014 | $9,767 | $374,500 | $218,200 | $156,300 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Michele Biondi
BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes
(203) 297-0466
1 in this area
4 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Angelina Valentini
Coldwell Banker Realty
(203) 994-1988
80 in this area
245 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Non Non OneKey Agent
Non-Member MLS
Map
Source: OneKey® MLS
MLS Number: H6332487

APN: NFAI-000010-000003-000084
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