20 Shepaug Road

Closed 10/31/23
Closed 10/31/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$427,000
3 beds1,552 sqft$275/sqft
20 Shepaug Rd, Newtown, CT 06482
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.53 acresLot Size
1989Year Built
$275/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$150/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located in the Shady Rest Lake Community, providing access to a private beach area on Lake Zoar, which is part of the Housatonic River, includes a pavilion, a sandy beach and a designated swim area, with ample parking. The garage was built in 1984, and the house itself was torn down and rebuilt in 1989 from the foundation up. The well location is original,septic tank 1986, additional septic field was added in 1990. This sprawling 3-bedroom Ranch has an extensive amount of living space. The property...Located in the Shady Rest Lake Community, providing access to a private beach area on Lake Zoar, which is part of the Housatonic River, includes a pavilion, a sandy beach and a designated swim area, with ample parking. The garage was built in 1984, and the house itself was torn down and rebuilt in 1989 from the foundation up. The well location is original,septic tank 1986, additional septic field was added in 1990. This sprawling 3-bedroom Ranch has an extensive amount of living space. The property boasts a large oversized 2-car attached garage, providing ample space for vehicle storage or other uses and has hot and cold water hookup. Features of the interior include a large living room with a picture window, a dining room with sliders to a private and level backyard opened to a fully equipped kitchen with oak cabinets. There are 3 bedrooms in total, and the main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The two other bedrooms are spacious and have double closets. There are two full bathrooms, with one in the hallway. Most of the flooring throughout the house is wall-to-wall carpeting. The property has a full unfinished basement with bilco door to the outside. This area has the potential to be finished for additional living space. There is a detached storage shed with an overhead door and electricity, providing extra storage space. The property sits on a level and gorgeous lot with a double-wide driveway, making it easy for parking and outdoor activities.
  • Listed by: Sandy J Anderson 203.948.4164 sanderson@bhhsne.com • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listing closed: 10/31/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170592798

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$503,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

102.9%

Newtown, CT

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Property Information for 20 Shepaug Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,266 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Hatchway, Concrete Floor, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision: Shady Rest
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Lot Size: 0.53 AC / 23,086 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Guest Parking, Playground/Tot Lot
  • Directions: Shady Rest Blvd to Shepaug #20
  • Elementary School: Hawley
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.44987
  • Longitude: -73.275612
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Lake
  • State: Connecticut
  • Subd Complex: Shady Rest
HOA and Fees
  • Association Fee Includes: Lake/Beach Access
  • HOA Fee Amount: 150
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Home Owner's Assocation: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: $6,266
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Shed
  • Waterfront Description: Lake, Water Community, Beach Rights, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: hook up lower level
  • Rooms Additional: Mud Room
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 23.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.1
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Sliders,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.1
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan,Country,Laminate Floor
  • Room Length: 14.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.1
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet,Laminate Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 051D12EBBAFB8287E0631401100A44D8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Tub w/Shower,Laminate Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Stall Shower,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 13.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 13.8
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Grey
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3776
  • New Construction Type: Torn Down & Rebuilt
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Description: Full Basement is unfinished. house torn down and rebuilt 1989. Garage 1984
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1552
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 208828
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1552.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1552.0
  • Zoning: R-1
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank, Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Unknown
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 20 Shepaug Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521511887

$427,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521511887

$427,000

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

Public Records for 20 Shepaug Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,460Additions$188,330Total$238,790
Tax Record2025$6,863 ($572 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,552 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,087 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningR-1CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:42 B:12 L:10 U:70

Schools near 20 Shepaug 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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$427,000
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1,552
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