NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Buck Trail Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Estimated Value: $1,161,671 - $1,208,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,239 Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2025

Last sale price $1,200,000 $283 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,679/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.51 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Viking Appliances
  • Middle Gate Elementary School Rated A-
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to 8 Buck Trail! This stunning 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers timeless design and thoughtful details. A welcoming foyer leads to a banquet-sized dining room with butler's pantry and dry bar, a spacious living room, and a private office. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and a Fisher Paykel Dishwasher, a large island, and a sun-filled eat-in area. The oversized great room is perfect for gatherings, featuring a stone fireplace, wood-burning stove, and wool carpeting. All bedrooms are generously sized with walk in closets, and the luxurious primary suite includes new wool carpet, cove lighting, a fully renovated bath with Dolomite marble Custom Walnut inset cabinetry, Radiant heat flooring and a oversized walk in closet. Additional highlights include plantation shutters, a full-house sound system, whole house generator, and a walk-up attic for easy storage or future living space. The walk-out lower level is unfinished and plumed for an additional bathroom with endless potential and includes a large safe. The three Car Garage is attached and includes a car lift with tons of storage. Beautiful lot includes stone walkways, mature landscaping, a fire pit and an oversized shed and did I mention there is room for a pool this home truly has it all! Please see the Features sheet for all the high end updates including appliances, lighting and other custom features.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Connie Widmann

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0767271 Listed on: 07/07/2025

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Roksana Zubel

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0815225

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,182

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 2.51 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 4,239 Sq Ft Home
  • Built In Speakers
  • Sound System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Viking Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Unfinished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Lights or Controls
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Middle Gate Elementary School
  • Newtown Middle School
  • Reed Middle School
  • Newtown High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2308360

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,182

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4239
  • Total Sq Ft: 4239
  • Year Built: 2001
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Yes
  • Directions: Toddy Hill Road to Marlin to Buck Trail or New Lebbon to Marlin to Buck Trail - GPS Friendly
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Street Type: Trail
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Storage, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Convection Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Second Floor with sink
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Built In Audio, Lighting, Security System, Thermostat(s), Wired For Audio

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air, Radiant
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 30 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Reed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Rated, Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.51
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision Level Lot On Cul-De-Sac Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Parcel #: 2308360

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 17182

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2025
Closed on
Sep 26, 2025
Sold by
Burke David J and Burke Elvia S
Bought by
Rossi Claire and Rossi James
Seller's Agent
Connie Widmann
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Roksana Zubel
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.04%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$1,192,418

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,582
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.50%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$899,199
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$293,219

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2012
Closed on
Jul 2, 2012
Sold by
Thies William S and Thies Bridget
Bought by
Burke David J and Burke Elvia S
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Newnham
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Roni Agress
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2006
Sold by
Relocation Advantage L
Bought by
Thies William S and Thies Bridget

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$704,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2004
Sold by
Schmidt Dwayne and Schmidt Fawn
Bought by
Morton Andrew

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2002
Sold by
J & P Country Bldrs Llc
Bought by
Schmidt Dwayne K and Schmidt Fawn M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rossi Claire $1,200,000 --
Burke David J $765,000 --
Burke David J $765,000 --
Thies William S $880,000 --
Thies William S $880,000 --
Morton Andrew $775,000 --
Morton Andrew $775,000 --
Schmidt Dwayne K $616,500 --
Schmidt Dwayne K $616,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rossi Claire $900,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Dwayne K $115,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Dwayne K $704,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/27/2025 09/27/25 Sold $1,200,000 -2.0% $283 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $1,225,000 +60.1% $289 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $765,000 -3.0% $180 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2012 03/19/12 For Sale $789,000 -- $186 / 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 $17,182 $597,830 $135,650 $462,180
2024 $16,123 $597,830 $135,650 $462,180
2023 $15,687 $597,830 $135,650 $462,180
2022 $14,887 $429,380 $91,710 $337,670
2021 $14,878 $429,380 $91,710 $337,670
2020 $14,925 $429,380 $91,710 $337,670
2019 $14,930 $429,380 $91,710 $337,670
2018 $14,702 $429,380 $91,710 $337,670
2017 $16,387 $483,820 $104,740 $379,080
2016 $16,256 $483,820 $104,740 $379,080
2015 $16,000 $483,820 $104,740 $379,080
2014 $16,116 $483,820 $104,740 $379,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24112453

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000046-000004-000116-000074