$730,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

71 Hanover Rd Newtown, CT 06470

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,411 Sq Ft
4.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$303 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 4.7 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Thermal Windows
  • Hawley Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to your dream home! This enchanting three bedroom, two and a half bath Cape Cod-style residence is perfectly nestled on 4.7 sprawling acres. With 2,411 square feet of living space, this home provides ample room for gatherings with loved ones and entertaining. The original portion of this home was built in 1936 and retains its original character with hardwood floors, classic architectural details and two cozy fireplaces. The property includes a picturesque six-year-old two story barn, perfect for storage or hobbies, a detached two car garage and a delightful former sugar shack where maple syrup was once produced. While maintaining its original charm, the home has been updated with modern conveniences to ensure comfort and ease of living. The 2008 addition adds a step-down family room with built-ins, propane gas stove and a private upper-level primary bedroom suite. Three season 19' x 14' Sun Room and 17' x 35' deck with built in benches are just a few of the extras. The property offers stone walls, plenty of space for gardening, outdoor activities and enjoying the serene natural surroundings. This unique property is a rare find that combines the best of both worlds. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to make this your ultimate weekend or year-round home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob and Richelle Ward

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0761632 Listed on: 10/17/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Robert Ward

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0761631

Last Buyer's Agent

Blair Patterson

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0816992

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,081

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 4.7 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vertical Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,411 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet
  • Assessor Parcel Number 205221

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,081

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2411
  • Total Sq Ft: 2411
  • Year Built: 1936
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Basement has 3 sections with separate entrances and concrete floors. Space under Living Room is approx 6'6" tall, space under addition is approx 5 1/2 feet tall. Space under den in front of house you cannot stand up in. There is crawlspace that has plastic over dirt. There is no attic in the older part of the house. Addition has a scuttle hole to attic in primary bedroom. There are no stairs to access and a small amount of plywood flooring. It could be used for storage. Old part of house is heated with oil and the addition is heated with propane - tank buried in the yard.
  • Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Hanover Road to #71
  • Financing Used: Assumed Conventional
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2411
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Full
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room shares space with 1/2 bath
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 71

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Vertical Siding, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Propane, Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.7
  • Lot Description: Secluded Some Wetlands Treed Level Lot Sloping Lot Rolling
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Parcel #: 205221

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 10081
  • Total Assessed Value: 373770
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.97

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
Oct 17, 2024
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Karen R Mackenzie T R and Karen Mackenzie
Bought by
Christie Roderick and Christie Nancy
Seller's Agent
Bob and Richelle Ward
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Blair Patterson
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.65%
Views
256
Current Estimated Value
$739,525

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,525
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.90%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $730,000 None Available
Deed $730,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $730,000 +0.7% $303 / Sq Ft
01/07/2025 01/07/25 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2025 01/02/25 Price Changed $724,900 -3.3% $301 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 For Sale $749,900 -- $311 / 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 $11,225 $390,560 $128,270 $262,290
2024 $10,081 $373,770 $128,270 $245,500
2023 $9,808 $373,770 $128,270 $245,500
2022 $8,701 $250,960 $98,710 $152,250
2021 $20,333 $250,960 $98,710 $152,250
2020 $8,723 $250,960 $98,710 $152,250
2019 $19,115 $250,960 $98,710 $152,250
2018 $8,593 $250,960 $98,710 $152,250
2017 $8,316 $245,520 $101,090 $144,430
2016 $8,249 $245,520 $101,090 $144,430
2015 $8,119 $245,520 $101,090 $144,430
2014 $8,178 $245,520 $101,090 $144,430
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24053985

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000020-000007-000003