NOT LISTED FOR SALE

71 Riverside Rd Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Newtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $788,000 - $962,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,143 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2017

Last sale price $462,500 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,517/month

332 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • 2.36 Acre Lot
  • Finished Attic
  • Sandy Hook Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2017

Mini Estate! The James Thurber Homestead National Register 1780. Light-filled Georgian Home completely updated with $300K addition. Cathedral ceiling in kitchen with Viking and Subzero appliances, breakfast room, foyer, mudroom with washer/dryer, living room with bay window. Formal dining room, back & front staircases, full bath, & library. Second floor master bedroom w/dressing room and bath, updated bath, guest room, media room. Third floor full bath, office & 2 bedrooms, Carriage House with 2-car garage & potting shed. Separate rental Cottage w/light filled living room, kitchen, bath & sleeping loft. Sited on 2.36 park-like acres with English garden, stone fences & invisible pet fence. Agent/Owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Alpi

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 07/11/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Ward

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0761631

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,632

Year Built

  • Built in 1780

Lot Details

  • 2.36 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,143 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,632

Year Built

Built in 1780

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Antique, Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3143
  • Total Sq Ft: 3143
  • Year Built: 1780
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Park, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The "Curtis Thurber House" was newly admitted to the National Register of Historic Homes in 2007. Dating back to 1780, this "Vintage Georgian Farm House" was the home of the Curtis Family who were early 18th c Settlers of Newtown. It became a vacation hom
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Church Hill to Riverside. Property on Left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Finished, Heated, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Full, Hatchway Access, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Counter Grill, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Breezeway, Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Floor
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 71

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Guest House, Gutters, Patio, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Zoned
  • 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
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.3600
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Stone
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: 8632
  • Total Assessed Value: 256910
  • Mil Rate Base: 33.600
  • Mil Rate Total: 33.600
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 209272

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2016
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Alpi Peter and Alpi Karen M
Bought by
Rattray Richard and Rattray Renee
Seller's Agent
Karen Alpi
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Ward
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$462,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,500
-6.57%
Current Estimated Value
$846,225

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$383,725
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1998
Sold by
Holt Ruth N
Bought by
Alpi Peter and Alpi Karen M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rattray Richard $462,500 --
Rattray Richard $462,500 --
Alpi Peter $410,000 --
Alpi Peter $410,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rattray Richard $370,000
Closed Rattray Richard $370,000
Previous Owner Alpi Peter $269,750
Previous Owner Alpi Peter $299,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Sold $462,500 -6.6% $147 / Sq Ft
06/08/2017 06/08/17 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2016 07/11/16 For Sale $495,000 -- $157 / 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 $12,370 $430,420 $87,990 $342,430
2024 $11,608 $430,420 $87,990 $342,430
2023 $11,294 $430,420 $87,990 $342,430
2022 $10,653 $307,270 $75,740 $231,530
2021 $10,647 $307,270 $75,740 $231,530
2020 $10,681 $307,270 $75,740 $231,530
2019 $10,684 $307,270 $75,740 $231,530
2018 $10,521 $307,270 $75,740 $231,530
2017 $8,702 $256,910 $69,220 $187,690
2016 $8,632 $256,910 $69,220 $187,690
2015 $8,496 $256,910 $69,220 $187,690
2014 $8,558 $256,910 $69,220 $187,690
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Karen Alpi

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Robert Ward

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Robert Ward

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (203) 470-9818

    41 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Robert Ward
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99153064

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000043-000010-000007-A000000

Connecticut Fairfield County Sandy Hook 06482 Newtown

71 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT

This home is located at 71 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482 since 11 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $846,225, approximately $269 per square foot. This property was built in 1780. 71 Riverside Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Sandy Hook Elementary School, Reed Intermediate School, and Newtown Middle School.

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