$305,000
SOLD JAN 23, 2015

55 Walnut Tree Hill Rd Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Newtown Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,840 Sq Ft
3.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$79 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

147 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 3.29 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Hawley Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of December 2024

This Newtown country colonial entrance over a long driveway & babbling brook to a stately setting on a knoll
overlooking the small horse barn and pasture. the master bedroom suite has a dressing room or nursery attached, a master bath with both shower & Jacuzzi, 3 more bedrooms, 2 family rooms, office, formal living room and formal dining room. large eat in kitchen, with entrance to the rear deck, Of course we need a mud room for entering the home from the garage or rear door. This home is tired and does need work so be
ready to do some fix up to get this great price. Location is just off I-84 exit 10 and close to all shopping in Newtown center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

A.J. Bernard

Real Estate Professionals of C License #REB.0050700 Listed on: 07/29/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Donovan

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #REB.0790647

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,055

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 3.29 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,840 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Partially Finished Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Newtown High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,055

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3840
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 3840
  • Total Sq Ft: 3840
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Remarks Public Addendum: This Newtown country colonial entrance over a long driveway & babbling brook to a stately setting on a knoll overlooking the small horse barn and pasture. the master bedroom suite has a dressing room or nursery attached, a master bath with both shower &
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 7386
  • Directions: I-84 EXIT 10 ONE BLOCK EAST TO WALNUT TREE HILL RD. 2 STOPSIGNS THEN #55 ON LEFT
  • 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: Heated, Partially Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 55

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, Gutters, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone, Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Newtown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.2900
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Rail
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 12055
  • Total Assessed Value: 361910
  • Mil Rate Total: 33.310
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 208339

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Newtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Dec 2, 2024
Sold by
Shagoury Nicole
Bought by
Sweeney Brian and Sweeney Kristen
Seller's Agent
Andy Sachs
Around Town Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tim Hastings
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Total Days on Market
147
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$800,002

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$757,197
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$42,805

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2021
Closed on
Mar 22, 2021
Sold by
Perry Kenneth A and Perry Mary E
Bought by
Shagoury Nicole
Seller's Agent
Kevin Donovan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Donovan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$618,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
1.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.92%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2014
Closed on
Jan 23, 2015
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Perry Mary E and Perry Kenneth A
Seller's Agent
A.J. Bernard
Real Estate Professionals of C
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Donovan
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-10.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2001
Sold by
Murphy Thomas and Murphy Michele
Bought by
Shaffer Steven and Levine Marjorie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1995
Sold by
Miner James and Miner Diane
Bought by
Murphy Thomas and Murphy Michele
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 $800,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $800,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $800,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $625,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $625,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $625,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $305,000 --
Deed $475,000 --
Warranty Deed $305,000 --
Warranty Deed $305,000 --
Deed $475,000 --
Warranty Deed $305,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $760,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $760,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $165,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $539,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/02/2024 12/02/24 Sold $800,000 0.0% $223 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $800,000 +28.0% $223 / Sq Ft
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Sold $625,000 +1.1% $202 / Sq Ft
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2021 02/17/21 For Sale $618,000 +102.6% $200 / Sq Ft
01/23/2015 01/23/15 Sold $305,000 -10.3% $79 / Sq Ft
12/24/2014 12/24/14 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2014 07/29/14 For Sale $339,900 -- $89 / 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
2024 $11,855 $439,580 $119,590 $319,990
2023 $11,535 $439,580 $119,590 $319,990
2022 $10,885 $313,950 $88,840 $225,110
2021 $10,878 $313,950 $88,840 $225,110
2020 $10,913 $313,950 $88,840 $225,110
2019 $10,916 $313,950 $88,840 $225,110
2018 $10,750 $313,950 $88,840 $225,110
2017 $12,258 $361,910 $96,530 $265,380
2016 $12,160 $361,910 $96,530 $265,380
2015 $11,968 $361,910 $96,530 $265,380
2014 $12,055 $361,910 $96,530 $265,380
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99074934

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000038-000005-000014-000002