35 Poverty Hollow Road

Closed 12/17/25
Closed 12/17/25
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Last Sold Price
$743,000
4 beds3,168 sqft$235/sqft
35 Poverty Hollow Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

Description

Welcome to 35 Poverty Hollow Road, an idyllic retreat nestled in southwest Newtown with sweeping views of the scenic Red Gate Farm. This beautiful hilltop home offers privacy, timeless charm, and modern updates, making it truly move-in ready. Inside, the open floor plan highlights custom woodwork and built-ins throughout, with a spacious family room featuring wide-plank hardwood floors and two fireplaces with Vermont Castings wood stoves, the perfect backdrop for cozy New England evenings. Walls...Welcome to 35 Poverty Hollow Road, an idyllic retreat nestled in southwest Newtown with sweeping views of the scenic Red Gate Farm. This beautiful hilltop home offers privacy, timeless charm, and modern updates, making it truly move-in ready. Inside, the open floor plan highlights custom woodwork and built-ins throughout, with a spacious family room featuring wide-plank hardwood floors and two fireplaces with Vermont Castings wood stoves, the perfect backdrop for cozy New England evenings. Walls of glass in the sunroom invite natural light and year-round views of the serene property, while the formal dining room and updated eat-in kitchen with new counters, backsplash, appliances, and under-mount lighting create ideal spaces for both casual living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a new skylight in the bath, while additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. Vaulted ceilings add architectural character and volume, enhancing the sense of openness in every room. This home has been extensively improved, offering buyers peace of mind with modern updates. Recent enhancements include a new roof, new septic system, renovated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, new carpets in the bedrooms, freshly painted interiors including ceilings, and updated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, outlets, and light switches.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/17/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Julie Setterlund • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (203)-253-2552 C: (203)-253-2552 jsetterlund@williampitt.com
  2. Listed by Lisa Bortz • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (203)-438-9531 C: (203)-240-6307 lisabortz@me.com

Property Details for 35 Poverty Hollow Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
24136413
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$13,587 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1985
Lot Size
4.95 AC / 215,622 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Partial
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Hattertown
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No
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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Julie Setterlund; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Lisa Bortz

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Alex Capozzoli

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Building Information for 35 Poverty Hollow Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size4.95 AC / 215,622 SF

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Property Information for 35 Poverty Hollow Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Poverty Hollow Rd
  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.361202
  • Longitude: -73.336624
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $13,587
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Floor
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Fireplace,Wood Stove,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.1
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Jack & Jill Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.2
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Jack & Jill Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.9
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Book Shelves,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 4236A78831289920E0631A01100A15E2
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.1
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 12.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 7.4
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Stall Shower
  • Room Length: 4.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 6.9
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook,Granite Counters,Island,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 21.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 19.2
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 4236A78831289920E0631A01100A15E2
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Skylight,Sliders
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 9.1
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Fireplace,Wood Stove,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 22.2
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Full Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 17.11
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Ivory
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3168
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Treed, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 203917
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3168.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3168.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 35 Poverty Hollow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1924101090

$743,700

+17.4% / yr

Apr 17, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1375717456

$300,000—
Apr 17, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #667442528

$300,000

+18173.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1924101090

$743,700

+17.4% / yr

04/17/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1375717456

$300,000
04/17/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #667442528

$300,000

+18173.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 35 Poverty Hollow Road

Taxable ValueLand$159,330Additions$313,430Total$472,760
Tax Record2025$13,587 ($1,132 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,168 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,168 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,509 SqFtStories2Lot Size215,622 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:13 B:1 L:49 U:3

Schools near 35 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)
This home: 35 Poverty Hollow Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$743,000
4
3,168
215,622
34 Poverty Hollow Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$725,000
4
2,815
87,991
33 Poverty Hollow Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$555,000
4
3,500
131,115
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$1,650,000
6
6,068
135,471
86 Flat Swamp Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$1
3
1,339
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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Julie Setterlund; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Lisa Bortz

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