40 Fern Hill Road

Closed 4/21/20
Closed 4/21/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$335,000
6 beds2,842 sqft
40 Fern Hill Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.76 acresLot Size
1839Year Built
$118/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming 1839 Farmhouse, PLUS main level 2 BR in law! Light and bright, handsome home with covered side porch and two patios. Big rooms, wood floors, newly remodeled main kitchen & 1/2 bath. Large front to back living room with fireplace focal point and French doors to private side patio. Formal dining room with wainscoting and door to side covered porch - relax on the swing and overlook the neighbors pond! Bedrooms are spacious and bright. Main level, private entry, adorable 2 BR apartment is perfect...Charming 1839 Farmhouse, PLUS main level 2 BR in law! Light and bright, handsome home with covered side porch and two patios. Big rooms, wood floors, newly remodeled main kitchen & 1/2 bath. Large front to back living room with fireplace focal point and French doors to private side patio. Formal dining room with wainscoting and door to side covered porch - relax on the swing and overlook the neighbors pond! Bedrooms are spacious and bright. Main level, private entry, adorable 2 BR apartment is perfect for in law, au pair, or adult children returning home! 20x30 private rear patio with raised herb and vegetable gardens, pretty yard, two car detached garage and shed. Generator, mechanicals Move right in and relax, enjoy the history and charm with modern conveniences. Fantastic location for all you golfers (minutes to Crestbrook Public Course) down town diners and shoppers or commuters - easy access to Route 8.
  • Listed by: Mary Ann Bennett 203.263.4336 maryann@drakeley.com • Drakeley Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 04/21/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170274531

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$399,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

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Property Information for 40 Fern Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,851 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Litchfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1839
  • Lot Size: 0.76 AC / 33,105 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Route 6, from town center, L onto Fern, 2nd house on the right
  • Elementary School: John Trumbull
  • High School: Watertown
  • Intermediate School: Polk
  • Latitude: 41.622967
  • Longitude: -73.10874
  • Middle Jr High School: Swift
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $5,851
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Porch, Shed, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: shared laundry room with apartment
  • Rooms Additional: Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook,Country,Hardwood Floor,Remodeled
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 30.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Remodeled
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Combination Liv/Din Rm,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: yellow
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt, Crushed Stone
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4000
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1839
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: First Floor
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2842
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Fence - Stone
  • Parcel Number: 917471
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2842.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2842.0
  • Zoning: R70
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, 40 Gallon Tank, Oil
  • 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 40 Fern Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #666485415

$335,000

+3.1% / yr

Jul 1, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #356329547

$273,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #666485415

$335,000

+3.1% / yr

07/01/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #356329547

$273,000

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

Public Records for 40 Fern Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,330Additions$204,750Total$262,080
Tax Record2025$7,873 ($656 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,842 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,842 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt990 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,106 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1839Year Renovated1999ZoningR70CountyNAUGATUCK VALLEYAPNWTWN M:72 B:86 L:14B

Schools near 40 Fern Hill Road

This home is within Watertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John Trumbull Primary School
Public - PK to 2
Swift Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Watertown High School
Public - 9 to 12
Fletcher W. Judson School
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
John Trumbull Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Swift Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

Fletcher W. Judson School
Public3 to 5

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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This home: 40 Fern Hill Road, Watertown, CT 06795
$335,000
6
2,842
33,105
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$275,000
3
1,838
30,056
24 Fern Hill Road, Watertown, CT 06795
$399,000
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1
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15 Fern Hill Road, Watertown, CT 06795
$360,000
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