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4 beds4,025 sqft

3 Short Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.55 acresLot Size
2005Year Built
$226/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Privately set at the end of a cul-de-sac this spacious colonial awaits on 2.5 acres. Beautifully landscaped grounds greet you in the front and sprawl the entire yard. Inside offers 9+ foot ceilings throughout, hardwood floors and space galore with almost 4,000 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 full & 1 half bathrooms and a main level office. The Master Bedroom Suite is also on the main level and features a trey ceiling along with two walk-in closets. Top of the line kitchen opens to the family room with a fireplace...Privately set at the end of a cul-de-sac this spacious colonial awaits on 2.5 acres. Beautifully landscaped grounds greet you in the front and sprawl the entire yard. Inside offers 9+ foot ceilings throughout, hardwood floors and space galore with almost 4,000 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 full & 1 half bathrooms and a main level office. The Master Bedroom Suite is also on the main level and features a trey ceiling along with two walk-in closets. Top of the line kitchen opens to the family room with a fireplace while the two-story living room also offers a fireplace paired with a gorgeous wall of picturesque windows. The 3 additional bedrooms are upstairs along with a large bonus room for activities of your choosing; play room, workout room or second office. There are still a few more summer months left to enjoy the oasis of a backyard with the resort-like pebble tec in-ground pool & spa with its own cabana. Located close to the Hattertown neighborhood in Southern Newtown making for a simple down county commute. Enjoy distant views, privacy and a convenient location along with everything else this beauty of a house has to offer including 3 car attached garage, laundry room, central AC, walk-up attic, enormous unfinished basement for storage & large driveway for tons of extra parking. This one is just what you've been waiting for.
  • Listed by: Christine Fairchild 203.470.0489 christine.fairchild@cbmoves.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 09/14/2021 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170422751
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Median sold price

$940,000

Avg days on market

61

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

Newtown, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Christine Fairchild

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Beverly Fairchild

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Property Information for 3 Short Hill Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $15,654 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Interior Access, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2005
  • Lot Size: 2.55 AC / 111,078 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Route 25 to Meadow Brook left on pine Tree hill, right on Winton Farm left on Short Hill
  • Elementary School: Middle Gate
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.347153
  • Longitude: -73.281105
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $15,654

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Porch
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Heated, Safety Fence, Gunite
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 2 Story Window(s),Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Stall Shower,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Jack & Jill Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Jack & Jill Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 8476
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4025
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Dry, Rolling, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 2461339
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4025.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4025.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Unknown
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 3 Short Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1472346155

$910,000

+6.0% / yr

Oct 28, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1133491311

$690,000—
Jun 20, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #582178644

$690,000

-4.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1472346155

$910,000

+6.0% / yr

10/28/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1133491311

$690,000
06/20/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #582178644

$690,000

-4.3% / yr

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

Public records

3 Short Hill Road

Beds

4

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,025 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,025 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

2,568 SqFt

Stories

3

Schools near 3 Short Hill 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
Middle Gate 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: 3 Short Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$910,000
4
4,025
111,078
$1,115,000
5
4,208
87,120
$945,000
4
3,900
93,218
$999,900
4
4,000
87,555
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4,303
111,078
$999,900
4
3.5
4,192
94,961

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Christine Fairchild

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