Closed
Last Sold Price
$700,000
3 beds2,900 sqft

2 High Rise Rd, Danbury, CT 06811

Description

Step into timeless charm and modern comfort with this beautifully renovated 1853 Colonial Farmhouse just minutes from Candlewood Lake. Thoughtfully moved onto a new foundation in 1986 and completely renovated in 2009, this home blends historic character with modern updates for a truly one-of-a-kind living experience. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, the residence boasts a chef's kitchen with a gas cooktop, ample cabinetry with soft-close drawers, a swing-out pantry, and quality finishes-perfect...Step into timeless charm and modern comfort with this beautifully renovated 1853 Colonial Farmhouse just minutes from Candlewood Lake. Thoughtfully moved onto a new foundation in 1986 and completely renovated in 2009, this home blends historic character with modern updates for a truly one-of-a-kind living experience. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, the residence boasts a chef's kitchen with a gas cooktop, ample cabinetry with soft-close drawers, a swing-out pantry, and quality finishes-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Large, updated bathrooms and a mudroom with smart storage and laundry organization add convenience, while the first-floor private office with custom built-ins creates an ideal retreat for remote work. Hardwood floors shine throughout the main level, while upstairs offers a mix of wall-to-wall carpeting with some original hardwood preserved underneath. The finished basement with luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring provides additional flexible living space, and a whole house generator offers peace of mind. Outdoors, enjoy a beautifully landscaped lawn and gardens, a fully fenced private backyard, and a large patio complete with a 6-person Marquis hot tub-your own personal oasis. This rare find combines vintage warmth, quality renovations, and modern comforts in a peaceful, private setting. Come see all it has to offer-you won't want to leave.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.67 acresLot Size
1853Year Built
$241/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces
Listing closed: 11/21/2025 12:00 AM
Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24123552
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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2 High Rise Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,692 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Sump Pump, Cooled, Interior Access, Full With Walk-Out
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Candlewood Lake
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1853
  • Lot Size: 0.67 AC / 29,185 SF

Summary

Property and Location

  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Great Plain Road to the corner of High Rise Road
  • Elementary School: Great Plain
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.436697
  • Longitude: -73.444947
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut

Parking

  • Parking Total Spaces: 6

HOA and Fees

  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $7,692

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Lighting, Hot Tub, Patio, Grill, Shed, Porch, Garden Area, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Convection Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Humidifier, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Mud Room
  • Rooms Total: 8

Room 1

  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0

Room 2

  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.0

Room 3

  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 13.0

Room 4

  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Skylight,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0

Room 5

  • Listing Key: 3DD798046A4D8679E063E201100A5083
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Width: 8.0

Room 6

  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0

Room 7

  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0

Room 8

  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0

Room 9

  • Listing Key: 3DD798046A4D8679E063E201100A5083
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet,Vinyl Floor
  • Room Length: 34.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 20.0

Property

Property and Assessments

  • Color: light grey
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1853
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 792
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2108

Lot Information

  • Lot Description: Fence - Privacy, Fence - Full, Fence - Chain Link, Corner Lot, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 82072
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2108.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2900.0
  • Zoning: RA20

Utilities

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Ridge Vents, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 80 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses

  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 1000
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History

2 High Rise Road

DateEventPrice
Nov 21, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1922180287

$700,000
Aug 22, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #337783606

$324,700
DateEventPrice
11/21/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1922180287

$700,000

+6.0% / yr

08/22/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #337783606

$324,700

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

Public records

2 High Rise Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,108 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,108 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

432 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 2 High Rise Road

This home is within Danbury School District.

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: 2 High Rise Road, Danbury, CT 06811
$700,000
3
2,900
29,185
$334,700
3
2,385
29,185
$1
3
2
1,843
–
$420,000
3
2,388
20,473
–
3
1.5
1,692
31,363
$324,000
3
1,956
21,344

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