34 Poverty Hollow Road

Closed 6/15/22
Closed 6/15/22
Welcome to 34 Poverty Hollow Rd
Sold
Last Sold Price
$725,000
4 beds2,815 sqft$258/sqft
34 Poverty Hollow Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.02 acresLot Size
1787Year Built
$258/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sophisticated Circa 1787 Antique with 1960's and a 1995 addition on 2 plus bucolic acres. The setting is natural tree lined for privacy. The grounds are so inviting from the slate walkways native shrubs and plantings to the stone terrace and fenced in heated 44 x21 foot inground pool with 2 sheds and detached 2 car garage. The house is just as exciting with 10 rooms with various wide board and random width flooring through-out . the two story 1787 section of the house has original 9 over 6 wavy glass...Sophisticated Circa 1787 Antique with 1960's and a 1995 addition on 2 plus bucolic acres. The setting is natural tree lined for privacy. The grounds are so inviting from the slate walkways native shrubs and plantings to the stone terrace and fenced in heated 44 x21 foot inground pool with 2 sheds and detached 2 car garage. The house is just as exciting with 10 rooms with various wide board and random width flooring through-out . the two story 1787 section of the house has original 9 over 6 wavy glass windows and has been lovingly maintained over the years. Formal front to back living room with access to front and rear terrace. Original bee hive fireplace, wide board flooring opens to dining room with its own front entrance and cosmetic fireplace. Above this section is 3 bedrooms full bath. The Galley style kitchen has corian counters with custom Wood mode cabinets. Walk through pantry hall into the 1960's addition that has family room with built-ins, woodstove in fireplace, informal breezeway entrance and steps down to a heated and cooled solarium which has access to back yard, 3 bay windows, built-ins and an amazing custom tiled counter with sink. Then one step up to 1995 addition- Main level primary suite that has raised ceilings wall of windows over looking yard, Custom Built-in Wardrobe closet, full bath with whirlpool, walk in shower and double size vanity. Primary Hallway is flanked by closets that leads to a private study with private entrance. see additional remarks.
  • Listed by: Sandra J Anderson 203.948.4164 sanderson@bhhsne.com • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listing closed: 06/15/2022 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170485582

Recent comparable sales

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$735,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

103.1%

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Property Information for 34 Poverty Hollow Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,089 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Partial With Hatchway, Crawl Space
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Hattertown
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1787
  • Lot Size: 2.02 AC / 87,991 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: hattertown to Poverty hollow. on right just before flat swamp
  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.361557
  • Longitude: -73.337396
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $10,089
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Breezeway, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Porch, Shed, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Vinyl
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heat Type: Radiator, Steam
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Breezeway, Solarium, Wine Cellar, Workshop
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Country,Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 23.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 17.6
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Length: 13.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.7
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Length: 13.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 7.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 17.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.3
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Sunken,Vinyl Floor,Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 23.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 9.5
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Stall Shower,Tile Floor,Whirlpool Tub
  • Room Length: 18.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 16.6
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Width: 10.2
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 9.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.7
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.11
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Beachwood gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5228
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1787
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Possible
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2815
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Rocky, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 213493
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2815.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2815.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Storm Doors, Storm Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Public Records for 34 Poverty Hollow Road

Taxable ValueLand$137,180Additions$315,980Total$453,160
Tax Record2025$13,024 ($1,085 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,815 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,815 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt625 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,991 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1787Year Renovated1787ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:8 B:11 L:2

Schools near 34 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
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$725,000
4
2,815
87,991
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$1
3
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35 Poverty Hollow Road, Newtown, CT 06470
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89 Flat Swamp Road, Newtown, CT 06470
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31 Poverty Hollow Road, Newtown, CT 06470
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30 Poverty Hollow Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$670,000
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