Closed
Last Sold Price
$245,000
2 beds1,113 sqft

224 Riverside Rd, Newtown, CT 06482

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.48 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$220/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Expanded Cape W/100'lake Zoar Water Frontage W/Dock& Beach Fabulous Views From Expansive Deck&Stone Patio W/ Hot Tub Private Loc..48 Acre,Prof. Landscaped,Great For Entertaininghome Has Dormered 2Nd Flr W/Office,Bedroom & Poss.2Nd BdrmExpanded Cape W/100'lake Zoar Water Frontage W/Dock& Beach Fabulous Views From Expansive Deck&Stone Patio W/ Hot Tub Private Loc..48 Acre,Prof. Landscaped,Great For Entertaininghome Has Dormered 2Nd Flr W/Office,Bedroom & Poss.2Nd Bdrm
  • Listed by: Janice Engel 512.306.9898 jengel@williampitt.com • William Pitt Sothebys Monroe
Listing closed: 01/07/2003 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 98147400
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Location

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Property Information for 224 Riverside Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,018 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Hatchway Access
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Lake Zoar
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Unpaved

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,908 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Approximate
  • Directions: Riverside To End,On Right Behind Lorenzo's
  • Elementary School: SANDY HOOK
  • High School: NEWTOWN
  • Latitude: 41.436977
  • Longitude: -73.24826
  • Middle Jr High School: NEWTOWN
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Fee Amount: 0
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2002-June 2003
  • Property Tax: $3,018

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Hot Tub, Patio, Porch
  • Waterfront Description: Beach, Direct Waterfront, Dock or Mooring, Frontage, Lake, View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Wood/Coal Stove
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: None
  • Laundry Room Location: First Flr
  • Room Count: 6
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD64999E91920334E0531401100A3A2D
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: YELLOW
  • Exterior Siding: Vertical Siding, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Block
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 2910
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Sq Ft Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1196
Lot Information
  • Documents Available: Property Disclosure
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 209308
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1113.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1113.0
  • Zoning: RES
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 224 Riverside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120002119

$245,000

+16.9% / yr

Sep 16, 1998

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91077839

$125,000
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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #120002119

$245,000

+16.9% / yr

09/16/1998

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91077839

$125,000

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

Public Records for 224 Riverside Road

Taxable Value

Land

$198,840

Additions

$186,140
Total$384,980

Tax Record

2025

$11,064 ($922 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,228 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,228 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

17,860 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1956

Year Renovated

1956

Zoning

R-1

County

WESTERN CONNECTICUT

APN

NTWN M:43 B:12 L:279

Schools near 224 Riverside Road

This home is within Newtown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sandy Hook 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: 224 Riverside Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$245,000
2
1,113
20,908
–
–
–
–
21,780
–
–
–
–
25,265
$70,000
3
2.5
1,979
7,405
$180,000
1
1,230
10,454
$565,000
3
2,270
23,522

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