179 Hanover Road

Closed 3/10/23
Closed 3/10/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$525,000
3 beds2,663 sqft$197/sqft
179 Hanover Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.32 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$197/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Through the setback driveway among the thoughtfully and naturally designed landscape is a private sanctuary hosting an enormous variety of birds, wildlife, and perennials, creating an extraordinary ecosystem. Nestled within this paradise is a uniquely constructed home. The main entrance tiled entry is off the front deck which has spectacular views. There are two large bedrooms full, updated main bath w/double sinks and travertine floor. The eat-in kitchen, with Italian tiled floor and large windows....Through the setback driveway among the thoughtfully and naturally designed landscape is a private sanctuary hosting an enormous variety of birds, wildlife, and perennials, creating an extraordinary ecosystem. Nestled within this paradise is a uniquely constructed home. The main entrance tiled entry is off the front deck which has spectacular views. There are two large bedrooms full, updated main bath w/double sinks and travertine floor. The eat-in kitchen, with Italian tiled floor and large windows. The main floor also has a large living room with 19’ cedar ceilings, exposed beams and soaring brick fireplace with glass enclosure, 2 skylights. Living Room has access via sliders to a covered back porch. From the LR you ascend the open staircase to the spacious loft office with skylight and wall of windows. Further into the main floor is the primary bedroom with a large full bath and walk-in closet. The main level leads to a lower level with a Large Family room, newly carpeted large windows and a wood burning stove. Another room, currently used as a gym, has an updated half bath with enough space to create a full bath and potential in-law, or guest suite with walkout to private yard. All windows are Anderson, floors are rock maple.
  • Listed by: William Piccirillo 203.948.0428 wpiccirillo@gmail.com • BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes
Listing closed: 03/10/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170546262

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$555,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

95.5%

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Property Information for 179 Hanover Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,194 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished, Heated
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 2.32 AC / 101,059 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS
  • Elementary School: Hawley
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.46522
  • Longitude: -73.32919
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Lake
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $8,194
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Garden Area, Gutters
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Solar
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 15.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 15.1
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.11
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.4
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 22.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.9
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Beams
  • Room Length: 21.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 21.4
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Room Length: 14.11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Width: 13.2
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 17.3
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 14.9
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 23.9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 15.6
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Length: 21.4
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.4
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3878
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 800
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1863
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Secluded, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 205412
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1863.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2663.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Active Solar
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 179 Hanover Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 8, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1507399709

$525,000

+3.6% / yr

Jul 27, 1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91081007

$190,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/08/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1507399709

$525,000

+3.6% / yr

07/27/1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91081007

$190,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 179 Hanover Road

Taxable ValueLand$134,270Additions$224,510Total$358,780
Tax Record2025$10,311 ($859 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,863 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,863 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt588 SqFtStories1Lot Size101,059 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:22 B:3 L:18 U:13

Schools near 179 Hanover Road

This home is within Newtown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hawley Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Reed Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Newtown Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Newtown High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hawley Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Reed Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Newtown Middle School
Public7 to 8

Newtown High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 179 Hanover Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$525,000
3
2,663
101,059
177 Hanover Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$365,000
3
2,072
99,316
16 Dinglebrook Lane, Newtown, CT 06470
$615,000
4
4,440
181,645
183 Hanover Road, Newtown, CT 06470
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216,058
175 Hanover Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$250,000
3
1,810
91,476
181 Hanover Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$455,200
3
1,738
89,733

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