Seller's Agent in 2026
Thomas Skillman
William Pitt
(203) 731-1108
3 in this area
36 Total Sales
Rustic compound on Lake Zoar. Once in a while a truly special property comes to market, this is one of those. Overlooking Lake Zoar in Sandy Hook, welcome to The Fording House circa 1918. This private, waterfront property offers a tree lined gravel drive leading to the main house with floor to ceiling views of the lake, three bedrooms, kitchen with newer appliances, great room, sun room and more. There is a separate two room cottage connected by a beautiful breezeway. The cottage retreat boasts a glass conservatory bedroom designed by the Hilton family. While simple and accommodating in style, there are one of a kind features such as the all glass gazebo bedroom, views of the water from almost all of the rooms, waterfront privacy and charming architectural details. The compound has been lovingly maintained, substantial recent investments include but are not limited to new main house septic system, roofs, furnaces, gravel drive, dock system and exterior paint, Imagine waking up to the sun's rays warming your skin through the glass bedroom walls, providing a peaceful rest while taking in the natural habitat of the quiet cove. Immersed in history, with the outbuildings dating from 1918. The main home and guest quarters were built in 1957 by the previous owner who managed a high profile restaurant in NYC. Folklore has it that he frequently invited celebrities, including members of the rat pack and the Hilton family to stay at the lake who would fly in via sea plane.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Brokerage Phone: (203) 731-1108 License #RES.0813724 Listed on: 08/30/2025
Co-Listed By
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Brokerage Phone: (203) 731-1108 License #RES.0785620
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $743,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $743,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $317,000 | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $681,300 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $79,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $594,400 | No Value Available |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 03/06/26 | Sold | $985,000 | 0.0% | $445 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2026 01/13/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/30/2025 08/30/25 | For Sale | $985,000 | -- | $445 / Sq Ft |
| 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 | $8,438 | $293,590 | $79,770 | $213,820 |
| 2024 | $7,918 | $293,590 | $79,770 | $213,820 |
| 2023 | $7,704 | $293,590 | $79,770 | $213,820 |
| 2022 | $7,320 | $211,130 | $70,890 | $140,240 |
| 2021 | $7,316 | $211,130 | $70,890 | $140,240 |
| 2020 | $7,339 | $211,130 | $70,890 | $140,240 |
| 2019 | $7,341 | $211,130 | $70,890 | $140,240 |
| 2018 | $7,229 | $211,130 | $70,890 | $140,240 |
| 2017 | $5,931 | $175,120 | $74,620 | $100,500 |
| 2016 | $5,884 | $175,120 | $74,620 | $100,500 |
| 2015 | $5,791 | $175,120 | $74,620 | $100,500 |
| 2014 | $5,833 | $175,120 | $74,620 | $100,500 |
Seller's Agent in 2026
Thomas Skillman
William Pitt
(203) 731-1108
3 in this area
36 Total Sales
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Gabrielle Gearhart
William Pitt
(203) 240-8133
2 in this area
69 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Keishaun Macklin
mygoodagent
(203) 912-2046
1 in this area
12 Total Sales
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 24123040
APN: 509801
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