$625,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

85 Lake Dr New Milford, CT 06776

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,161 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$538 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Clubhouse
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of July 2025

The western exposure "million-dollar view" of Candlewood Lake comes with this charming lake house with original features and modern updates. Relax in front of the wood-burning fieldstone fireplace surrounded by knotty-pine paneling and built-in bookcases, or step through the LR sliders to the huge elevated deck to enjoy your lake views around the propane firepit. Recently renovated kitchen and bathrooms, with an ensuite PBR is just off the LR, and two BR with full lake views on the upper level. A detached fieldstone one-car garage at street level offers additional parking and storage. Quick walk to beach. Candlewood Trails is a highly sought-after community with gorgeous lakeftont setting and beach, renovated clubhouse, and private boat marina. South New Milford location offers easy commute to Danbury/ NYC, and a 6-10 minute drive to all shopping and amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Casey Jordan

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0824169 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Rose

RE/MAX RISE License #RES.0817992

RE/MAX RISE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,218

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R80

HOA Fees

  • $183 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,161 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • Visitor Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Hill & Plain Elementary School
  • Schaghticoke Middle School
  • Sarah Noble Intermediate Schoo
  • New Milford High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: see Inclusion/Exclusion statement
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1872649

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include club house, lake/beach access, road maintenance

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,218

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$183 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Candlewood Trails
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1161
  • Total Sq Ft: 1161
  • Year Built: 1935
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Club House, Guest Parking
  • Exclusions: see Inclusion/Exclusion statement
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Turn into Candlewood Trails and proceed down Beach Drive SLOWLY to the end where you see the lakefront and community clubhouse in front of you; turn left on to Lake Drive and proceed to #85 on left.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1161
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry in finished walk-out basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 85

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Terrace, Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water Dock or Mooring Water Community View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Wall Unit, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Water System
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 1200

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Club House, Lake/Beach Access, Road Maintenance
  • HOA Fees: 2200
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Property Management Type: Unit Owners Association

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hill & Plain
  • Middle School: Schaghticoke
  • High School: New Milford
  • Intermediate School: Sarah Noble Intermediate Schoo

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Borders Open Space Sloping Lot Water View
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R80
  • Parcel #: 1872649

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 7218
  • Total Assessed Value: 233130
  • Mil Rate Total: 30.96

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hill & Plain
  • Middle Jr High School: Schaghticoke
  • High School: New Milford

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2007
Sold by
Shanahan Patrick
Bought by
Dudow Peter A and Dudow Patricia M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1999
Sold by
Finneran Brian
Bought by
Shanahan Patrick

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1992
Sold by
Higbee Paul and Higbee Kathryn
Bought by
Finneran Brian M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $340,000 --
Warranty Deed $140,000 --
Warranty Deed $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $374,033 FHA
Closed $29,891 FHA
Closed $306,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $24,138 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $625,000 0.0% $538 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 For Rent $4,000 0.0% --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $599,900 -- $517 / 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 $10,868 $356,340 $143,400 $212,940
2024 $6,940 $233,130 $110,420 $122,710
2023 $6,756 $233,130 $110,420 $122,710
2022 $6,609 $233,130 $110,420 $122,710
2021 $6,521 $233,130 $110,420 $122,710
2020 $6,191 $215,850 $104,270 $111,580
2019 $6,195 $215,850 $104,270 $111,580
2018 $6,080 $215,850 $104,270 $111,580
2017 $5,882 $215,850 $104,270 $111,580
2016 $5,778 $215,850 $104,270 $111,580
2015 $5,150 $192,520 $86,890 $105,630
2014 $5,063 $192,520 $86,890 $105,630
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Monica Palmerie

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Monica Palmerie

    RE/MAX

    (203) 217-8804

    107 Total Sales

    Monica Palmerie
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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Casey Jordan

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    (203) 438-9501

    5 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Casey Jordan
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  • Laura Rose

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Laura Rose

    RE/MAX

    (203) 217-2239

    2 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Laura Rose
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24102856

SmartMLS

APN: NMIL-000013-000001-000022

Connecticut Litchfield County New Milford 06776

85 Lake Dr, New Milford, CT

This home is located at 85 Lake Dr, New Milford, CT 06776 and is currently priced at $625,000, approximately $538 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 85 Lake Dr is a home located in Litchfield County with nearby schools including Hill And Plain Elementary School, Sarah Noble Intermediate School, and Schaghticoke Middle School.

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