NOT LISTED FOR SALE

98 Shortwoods Rd New Fairfield, CT 06812

Estimated Value: $737,000 - $837,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,778 Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2022

Last sale price $660,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,065/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • New Fairfield Middle School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of April 2022

Remarkably built, rustic Oak Post & Beam Colonial saltbox. Warm, inviting open concept kitchen and great room with natural fieldstone Rumford fireplace. Beautifully updated gourmet kitchen with custom made cabinets, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. French doors just off the kitchen lead into a picturesque sunroom overlooking the duck pond. Flexible walk-up attic perfect space for work from home, home gym or hobby space. So many upgrades; finished basement with an additional full bath, replaced forced air heating system with hydro air system and newer furnace, updated second floor bathroom in 2017, replaced roof and installed new driveway in 2018. New central A/C installed in 2019. Completely updated master bath in 2021. Custom lighting throughout this home creates an authentic, warm and natural feel to every room. Tucked away on 2 acres of private property but within a few miles of the center of town. Minutes away from beautiful Candlewood Lake! Enjoy country living and low taxes with NYC only a 90 minute commute.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Luks Fidanza

Luks Realty License #REB.0758631 Listed on: 03/23/2022

Co-Listed By

Michelle Delcourt

Luks Realty License #RES.0806920

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelley Colino

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0770547

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,025

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Stone Wall
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Bonus Room
  • Walkup Attic
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Consolidated Elementary School
  • New Fairfield Middle School
  • Meeting House Middle School
  • New Fairfield High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: see inclusion exclusion rider

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,025

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2316
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2316
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 462
  • Total Sq Ft: 2778
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Nearby Amenities: Commuter Bus, Lake, Library, Park
  • Exclusions: see inclusion exclusion rider
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 5517
  • Directions: Rte. 39 to shortwoods
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Breezeway
  • Laundry Room Location: in bathroom on main level
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 98

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Patio, Porch-Enclosed, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Consolidated
  • Middle School: New Fairfield
  • High School: New Fairfield
  • Intermediate School: Meeting House

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Description: Rolling, Treed
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 9025
  • Total Assessed Value: 286600
  • Mil Rate Base: 31.490
  • Mil Rate Total: 31.490
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 225147

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Consolidated
  • Middle Jr High School: New Fairfield
  • High School: New Fairfield

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1993
Sold by
Hambrecht Francis and Hambrecht Carol
Bought by
Aldrich Michael and Aldrich Sarah
Current Estimated Value
$765,002
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Aldrich Michael $320,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Aldrich Michael $381,019
Closed Aldrich Michael $413,348
Closed Aldrich Michael $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Sold $660,000 +10.0% $238 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2022 03/23/22 For Sale $599,900 -- $216 / 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 $10,748 $408,200 $118,400 $289,800
2024 $10,467 $286,600 $107,000 $179,600
2023 $10,002 $286,600 $107,000 $179,600
2022 $9,306 $286,600 $107,000 $179,600
2021 $9,025 $286,600 $107,000 $179,600
2020 $8,764 $286,600 $107,000 $179,600
2019 $8,071 $261,200 $107,000 $154,200
2018 $7,987 $261,200 $107,000 $154,200
2017 $7,789 $261,200 $107,000 $154,200
2016 $7,491 $261,200 $107,000 $154,200
2015 $7,452 $261,200 $107,000 $154,200
2014 $7,787 $298,600 $111,900 $186,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170475608

SmartMLS

APN: NFAI-000014-000001-000009-000004