
98 Taunton Lake Rd Newtown, CT 06470
Newtown NeighborhoodHighlights
- Waterfront
- 3.23 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Reed Intermediate School Rated A-
- Fruit Trees
- Attic
About This Home
As of June 2025Welcome to 98 Taunton Lake Road, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully upgraded home offering over 2,200 square feet of distinguished living space in one of Newtown's most desirable lake communities. Tucked away in a private wooded setting with year-round natural beauty and seasonal lake views, this home offers a rare blend of tranquility, space, and accessibility. Inside, you'll find soaring cathedral ceilings, four skylights, and oversized windows that flood the living areas with natural light. The expansive layout includes a large, updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood floors throughout. The first-floor bedroom or office with a full bath allows for flexible living or an easy handicap-accessible option. Additional highlights include a grand foyer, spa-like bathroom, separate laundry room, two fireplaces (one with a wood stove insert), attic storage, a newer roof, low-maintenance vinyl siding, and spacious 2-car garage. Outdoors, enjoy a wraparound deck, front sun deck, patio, fenced-in yard, and a lush backyard with a fruit orchard, perennial gardens, potting shed, and a peaceful stream-ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Located just a short walk to Taunton Lake and town parks, and minutes from I-84, the town center & top-rated schools. Commuters will appreciate the quick access to Bethel and Brewster trains, major airports, and under an hour to NYC. This is a home where lifestyle, location, and comfort all come together.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0785614 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,503
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 3.23 Acre Lot
- Waterfront
- Fruit Trees
- Garden
- Property is zoned R-3
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Concrete Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,206 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- 2 Fireplaces
- Entrance Foyer
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Smart Thermostat
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on lower level
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Deck
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Head O'meadow Elementary School
- Reed Middle School
- Newtown High School
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
- Private Company Owned Well
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Exclusions: See inclusion / exclusion addendum.
- Assessor Parcel Number 204409
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $730,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $730,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $201,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $201,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $547,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Closed | $547,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $180,900 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/25/2025 06/25/25 | Sold | $730,000 | +10.8% | $331 / Sq Ft |
05/26/2025 05/26/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/01/2025 05/01/25 | For Sale | $659,000 | -- | $299 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,192 | $389,420 | $148,220 | $241,200 |
2024 | $10,503 | $389,420 | $148,220 | $241,200 |
2023 | $10,218 | $389,420 | $148,220 | $241,200 |
2022 | $8,801 | $253,860 | $101,270 | $152,590 |
2021 | $8,796 | $253,860 | $101,270 | $152,590 |
2020 | $8,824 | $253,860 | $101,270 | $152,590 |
2019 | $8,827 | $253,860 | $101,270 | $152,590 |
2018 | $8,692 | $253,860 | $101,270 | $152,590 |
2017 | $8,195 | $241,940 | $115,330 | $126,610 |
2016 | $8,129 | $241,940 | $115,330 | $126,610 |
2015 | $8,001 | $241,940 | $115,330 | $126,610 |
2014 | $8,059 | $241,940 | $115,330 | $126,610 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Matthew Nuzie
RE/MAX
(203) 642-0341
6 in this area
340 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Elizabeth Newnham
William Pitt
(203) 994-4123
27 in this area
109 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 24090376

APN: NEWT-000015-000006-000014-000001
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