NOT LISTED FOR SALE

70 Walnut Tree Hill Rd Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Newtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $801,631 - $923,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$365/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 04, 2020

Last sale price $650,000 $271 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,964/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Hawley Elementary School Rated A
  • 3.21 Acre Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of December 2020

A beautiful home close to town in a very private setting. An open floor plan with living room flowing into the dining room. Continue to the beautiful gourmet kitchen with granite counters and a breakfast bar which is open to the great room with a gas fireplace with gorgeous wood mantle, a cozy dining area just off the kitchen and sliders to the patio/pool area. The main level also offers a combination laundry room/mudroom. Upstairs the spacious and serene master bedroom has an updated bathroom with an oversized closet and access to attic storage. Two more bedroom and a full bath are on this level. The lower level is finished and walks out to a patio on the side of the house. The back yard is a dream with the fenced in pool and gorgeous patio with gardens and plenty of room to entertain or just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the property. In addition to the garage there is a Country Carpenter two story Barn which includes a 300 square foot loft that could be a recreation room or an office. Simply an amazing setting!! This wonderful home also offers an Automatic Whole House Generator - a must these days!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Connie Widmann

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0767271 Listed on: 09/10/2020

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Ted Murphy

E. J. Murphy Realty License #REB.0757518

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,399

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 3.21 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Hawley Elementary School
  • Newtown Middle School
  • Reed Middle School
  • Newtown High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,399

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Walnut Tree Hill
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1820
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1820
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 580
  • Total Sq Ft: 2400
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4534
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 09/14/2020
  • Directions: Church Hill Road to Walnut Tree Hill Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 70

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Lighting, Patio, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Barn
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • 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: Hawley
  • Middle School: Newtown
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.2100
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Treed
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 11399
  • Total Assessed Value: 327930
  • Mil Rate Base: 34.760
  • Mil Rate Total: 34.760
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 208381

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hawley
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • High School: Newtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2020
Closed on
Dec 1, 2020
Sold by
Faller Robert
Bought by
Oconnor-Lyons Lynda
Seller's Agent
Connie Widmann
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ted Murphy
E. J. Murphy Realty
List Price
$647,500
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.39%
Total Days on Market
43
Current Estimated Value
$876,158

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$226,158
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2013
Closed on
Apr 8, 2013
Sold by
Cappola James J and Cappola Arlene
Bought by
Faller Robert and Faller Joan
Seller's Agent
Connie Widmann
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Connie Widmann
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$529,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2009
Sold by
Kost Robert J and Kost Joanne K
Bought by
Cappola Jaems J and Cappola Arlene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.52%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Oconnor-Lyons Lynda $650,000 None Available
Oconnor-Lyons Lynda $650,000 None Available
Faller Robert $529,000 --
Faller Robert $529,000 --
Cappola Jaems J $530,000 --
Cappola Jaems J $530,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kost Robert J $171,600
Previous Owner Kost Robert J $200,000
Previous Owner Kost Robert J $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $650,000 +0.4% $271 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2020 09/10/20 For Sale $647,500 +22.4% $270 / Sq Ft
04/08/2013 04/08/13 Sold $529,000 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft
02/18/2013 02/18/13 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2013 02/05/13 For Sale $529,000 -- $220 / 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 $12,773 $473,610 $119,100 $354,510
2023 $12,428 $473,610 $119,100 $354,510
2022 $11,558 $333,370 $88,280 $245,090
2021 $11,363 $327,930 $88,280 $239,650
2020 $11,399 $327,930 $88,280 $239,650
2019 $11,402 $327,930 $88,280 $239,650
2018 $11,228 $327,930 $88,280 $239,650
2017 $11,425 $337,330 $95,970 $241,360
2016 $11,334 $337,330 $95,970 $241,360
2015 $11,156 $337,330 $95,970 $241,360
2014 $11,236 $337,330 $95,970 $241,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170335382

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000038-000006-000026-000003