40 Shields Road

Closed 8/20/25Virtual Tour
Closed 8/20/25Virtual Tour
Welcome to 40 Shields Road, an exquisite reproduction nestled in the heart of desirable Woodstock, Connecticut.
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Last Sold Price
$900,000
3 beds2,797 sqft$322/sqft
40 Shields Rd, Woodstock, CT 06281
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.53 acresLot Size
2005Year Built
$322/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 40 Shields Road, an exquisite reproduction nestled in the heart of desirable Woodstock, Connecticut. This stunning property seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern efficiency, offering perfect one-floor living. The home features wide pine floors throughout, custom hand-crafted built-ins, and a beautiful cherry and soapstone Brunarhans kitchen with high-end appliances. Enjoy serene views of open pasture from your private stone patio. The property includes a second approved...Welcome to 40 Shields Road, an exquisite reproduction nestled in the heart of desirable Woodstock, Connecticut. This stunning property seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern efficiency, offering perfect one-floor living. The home features wide pine floors throughout, custom hand-crafted built-ins, and a beautiful cherry and soapstone Brunarhans kitchen with high-end appliances. Enjoy serene views of open pasture from your private stone patio. The property includes a second approved building lot, ideal for horses, agriculture, or future expansion. Two advanced solar systems (Rooftop Tesla solar and ground-mounted solar) alongside a geothermal heating and cooling system deliver exceptional green-energy efficiency and a lifetime of savings. Above the garage, a generous 800+ sq. ft. bonus space is ready for finishing, offering endless possibilities for additional living area. The current owners have invested in many recent substantial updates. Mechanicals include a whole-house 24kw generator, ensuring peace of mind year-round, a spacious 3-car heated garage, level-two electric car charger, Gladiator workshop, and a huge, dry basement for storage. You will love the Country Carpenter's outbuilding/potting shed. Fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and professionally landscaped grounds complete this quintessential Woodstock retreat. This truly unique property combines New England charm with thoughtful, modern improvements - a rare opportunity you won't want to miss!
  • Listed by: John M Downs 860.377.0754 johndowns@bhhsne.com • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listing closed: 08/20/2025 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24081089
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Property Information for 40 Shields Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,046 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Windham County
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Lot Size: 5.53 AC / 240,886 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Rt 171 to Shields # 40
  • Elementary School: Pboe
  • High School: Woodstock Academy
  • Latitude: 41.94579
  • Longitude: -72.01545
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Medical Facilities, Private School(s), Public Pool, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 6
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $9,046
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Underground Utilities, Porch, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space, Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor near garage.
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Workshop
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Cathedral Ceiling,Built-Ins,Entertainment Center,Patio/Terrace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Corian Counters,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 308C4E8BB0078967E0631401100A4F4C
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Island,Pantry,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 308C4E8BB0078967E0631401100A4F4C
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Bedroom Suite,Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Corian Counters,Double-Sink,Stall Shower,Tub w/Shower,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Corian Counters,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Skylight,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt
  • Exclusions: ...
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Handicap Features: Hallways 36+ Inches Wide, Lever Faucets
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Gable
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Over Garage
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2797
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1739483
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2797.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2797.0
  • Zoning: Res
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Active Solar, Generator, Geothermal Heat, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heat Fuel Type: Geothermal, Oil, Propane, Solar
  • Hot Water Description: Other, Oil, 80 Gallon Tank, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Yes
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 40 Shields Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911644507

$705,000—
Aug 19, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911644506

$705,000

+13.2% / yr

Dec 9, 1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92875981

$23,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911644507

$705,000
08/19/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911644506

$705,000

+13.2% / yr

12/09/1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92875981

$23,000

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

Public Records for 40 Shields Road

Taxable ValueLand$41,200Additions$329,400Total$370,600
Tax Record2024$9,046 ($754 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,797 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,797 SqFtStories1Lot Size123,275 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005Year Renovated2005Zoning0CountyNORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUTAPNWSTK M:5783 B:47 L:03-1

Schools near 40 Shields Road

This home is within Woodstock School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Woodstock Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Woodstock Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Woodstock Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Woodstock Middle School
Public5 to 8

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 Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., John M Downs

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