78 Old Poverty Rd Southbury, CT 06488
Estimated payment $4,767/month
Highlights
- 2.7 Acre Lot
- Colonial Architecture
- Covered Deck
- Gainfield Elementary School Rated A-
- Viking Appliances
- Attic
About This Home
If you prefer the extraordinary over the ordinary, this exquisite one-of-a-kind home is for you. As you enter through the driveway you begin to feel you are approaching something very special. You have now arrived at this exceptionally distinctive Colonial surrounded by nearly three private and serene acres. Come inside to find timeless New England elegance with refined modern living. The foyer immediately welcomes you with its grand staircase. Now, note just a few of the home's highlights: Living Room (with a fireplace, hip & gable ceiling, and recessed lighting), Dining Room (with sliders to one of the two rear decks), Kitchen (with Viking appliances, granite, an abundance of custom cabinetry, and an extended dining area), Laundry/Mud Room (with a Dutch door, slate tiled floor, wet sink, Samsung industrial washer/dryer, and access to the second rear deck), and the Family Room (with a guest half bath). Upstairs you will find four bedrooms including a stunning master suite, and a full hall bathroom. Outdoors you will enjoy nature at its very best with a remarkable sense of privacy and beauty, full-length rear decking, a large shed/studio with electricity, and property night lighting. Add to all of this numerous Restoration Hardware lighting and hardware, custom blinds, room-darkening shades, a finished two-car garage, a newer furnace and so much more. Come experience this exceptional home and property, you simply won't want to leave.
Listing Agent
Showcase Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: (203) 913-3311 License #RES.0807201 Listed on: 05/14/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,873
Year Built
- Built in 1989
Lot Details
- 2.7 Acre Lot
- Stone Wall
- Property is zoned R-60
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Ridge Vents on the Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,990 Sq Ft Home
- Central Vacuum
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- 1 Fireplace
- Thermal Windows
- Mud Room
- Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
- Smart Thermostat
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Viking Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Basement Storage
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Deck
- Automatic Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Covered Deck
- Exterior Lighting
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near golf course and shops
Schools
- Regional District 15 High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Programmable Thermostat
- Private Company Owned Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1328761
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 | $8,873 | $366,660 | $130,120 | $236,540 |
| 2024 | $8,653 | $366,660 | $130,120 | $236,540 |
| 2023 | $8,250 | $366,660 | $130,120 | $236,540 |
| 2022 | $7,726 | $269,760 | $113,420 | $156,340 |
| 2021 | $7,904 | $269,760 | $113,420 | $156,340 |
| 2020 | $7,904 | $269,760 | $113,420 | $156,340 |
| 2019 | $7,850 | $269,760 | $113,420 | $156,340 |
| 2018 | $7,823 | $269,760 | $113,420 | $156,340 |
| 2017 | $7,505 | $256,130 | $117,800 | $138,330 |
| 2016 | $7,377 | $256,130 | $117,800 | $138,330 |
| 2015 | $7,274 | $256,130 | $117,800 | $138,330 |
| 2014 | $7,069 | $256,130 | $117,800 | $138,330 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 05/14/26 | For Sale | $759,000 | -- | $381 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $675,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $465,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $283,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $243,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $254,500 | No Value Available |
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 24174321
APN: SBUR-000023-000078-B000005
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