28 Poverty Hollow Road

Closed 6/6/26
Closed 6/6/26
Long, private gravel driveway leading to home with mature landscaping and natural surroundings.
Last Sold Price
$776,000
3 beds2,728 sqft$284/sqft
28 Poverty Hollow Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

Description

Welcome to 28 Poverty Hollow Road, a private ranch style home with barn set on 5.36 beautiful acres with western exposure, flowering trees, fruit trees, raised bed gardens, and sweeping sunset views. The main level offers 10 foot ceilings, an open airy layout, and a primary bedroom suite for comfortable one level living. The great room is filled with character, featuring rough sawn paneling, an electric fireplace, and two sliders that open to the wraparound deck with awning for easy indoor outdoor...Welcome to 28 Poverty Hollow Road, a private ranch style home with barn set on 5.36 beautiful acres with western exposure, flowering trees, fruit trees, raised bed gardens, and sweeping sunset views. The main level offers 10 foot ceilings, an open airy layout, and a primary bedroom suite for comfortable one level living. The great room is filled with character, featuring rough sawn paneling, an electric fireplace, and two sliders that open to the wraparound deck with awning for easy indoor outdoor living. The updated eat in kitchen also connects directly to the deck, making entertaining simple and natural. The walk out lower level includes two additional bedrooms, flexible living space, a wood burning stove, and access to stone walkways leading to the expansive yard. Improvements include roof approximately 15 years ago, main level windows and all sliders replaced in 2020, updated kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors installed upstairs in 2020, 200 amp electric, newer stainless steel GE appliances, stone walkways, and a freshly stained deck with awning. The barn with 2 car garage offers excellent space for hobbies, workshop use, storage, or small scale farming. Close to town, highways, hiking trails, dining, a vibrant local arts and music scene, and a professional horseback riding facility with riding trails nearby, this special property offers privacy, land, and a true country lifestyle. With open acreage, the property may also be ideal for equestrian use.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/06/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Connie Widmann • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (203) 856-6491 C: (203) 856-6491 connie.widmann@raveis.com

Property Details for 28 Poverty Hollow Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
24167691
Days on Market
45
Taxes
$9,459 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1986
Lot Size
5.36 AC / 233,481 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-Out
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Ranch
Garage Parking Info
Barn, Under House Garage
Swimming Pool
No
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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Connie Widmann

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Amanda Adair

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Building Information for 28 Poverty Hollow Road

Stories-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size5.36 AC / 233,481 SF

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Property Information for 28 Poverty Hollow Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS friendly, Keyrock to Poverty Hollow house on the right.
  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.363675
  • Longitude: -73.337894
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $9,459
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Wrap Around Deck, Garden Area, Covered Deck, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Radiant, Wood/Coal Stove
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: In the first closet in the basement
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Sliders,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 19.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Granite Counters,Dining Area,Pantry,Sliders,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.1
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Built-Ins,Full Bath,Sliders,Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 18.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Full Bath,Tub w/Shower,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 11.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 5.4
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 4F948ECE96097E99E063E201100AB49D
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Wood Stove,Patio/Terrace,Sliders,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.3
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.7
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Full Bath,Tub w/Shower,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 12.7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 5.4
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.7
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Grey
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Vertical Siding, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Description: This inludes the lower level which is not below grade and walkes out
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 864
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1000
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 213496
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1864.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2728.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 28 Poverty Hollow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #106364789

$766,000

+113.2% / yr

Jun 27, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327047270

$1—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #106364789

$766,000

+113.2% / yr

06/27/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327047270

$1

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

Public Records for 28 Poverty Hollow Road

Taxable ValueLand$146,190Additions$182,930Total$329,120
Tax Record2025$9,459 ($788 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt200 SqFtStories1Lot Size233,482 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated1986ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:8 B:11 L:22 U:12

Schools near 28 Poverty Hollow Road

This home is within Newtown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Head O'Meadow 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
Head O'Meadow 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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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Connie Widmann

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