$730,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,206 Sq Ft
3.23 Acres

Recently Sold

$331 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 3.23 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Reed Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome 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

Matthew Nuzie

RE/MAX Right Choice License #RES.0785614 Listed on: 04/24/2025

RE/MAX Right Choice

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Newnham

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0758034

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,503

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Taunton
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Split Level
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2206
  • Total Sq Ft: 2206
  • Year Built: 1940
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Exclusions: See inclusion / exclusion addendum.
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: 98 Taunton Lake Road
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2206
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Room w/ cabinetry & granite countertops!
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 98

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Deck, Garden Area, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Lake Walk to Water Water Community View Seasonal
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.23
  • Lot Description: Fence - Full Professionally Landscaped Water View
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Parcel #: 204409

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 10503
  • Total Assessed Value: 389420
  • Mil Rate Total: 26.97

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • High School: Newtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Wright Robert L and Wright Andrea V
Bought by
Picard Anthony J and Picard Nicole E
Seller's Agent
Matthew Nuzie
RE/MAX Right Choice
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Newnham
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
$71,000
10.77%
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-43.26%
Original Mortgage
$547,500
Outstanding Balance
$547,034
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$108,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1998
Sold by
Bank One Texas Na
Bought by
Wright Robert L and Fountain Andrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,900
Interest Rate
6.64%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 --
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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
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 $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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24090376

SmartMLS

APN: NEWT-000015-000006-000014-000001