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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,840 sqft
42 Gelding Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06482
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.24 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$233/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

If you're looking for a beautiful and pristine home within a serene park like setting; this is it! This beautiful Cape offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, living room/den, formal dining room, a granite countered eat in kitchen with SS appliances, wood flooring, C/A, 2 car garage, loads of storage space and level yard. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds from the front porch or over sized back deck and be in on time to enjoy the wonderful Summer months.If you're looking for a beautiful and pristine home within a serene park like setting; this is it! This beautiful Cape offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, living room/den, formal dining room, a granite countered eat in kitchen with SS appliances, wood flooring, C/A, 2 car garage, loads of storage space and level yard. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds from the front porch or over sized back deck and be in on time to enjoy the wonderful Summer months.
  • Listed by: Susan J Hotchkiss 203.314.7874 SusanHotchkissRE@gmail.com • Haynes Real Estate Services
Listing closed: 08/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170304679

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$490,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Haynes Real Estate Services, Susan J Hotchkiss

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Connie Widmann

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Property Information for 42 Gelding Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,257 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 2.24 AC / 97,574 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS friendly.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.419754
  • Longitude: -73.23284
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $8,257
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Porch
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Refrigerator
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4775
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1840
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 211921
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1840.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1840.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Energy Star Rated, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 42 Gelding Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #676124465

$428,018—
Aug 13, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1403883730

$428,018

+2.2% / yr

Jun 5, 1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91080134

$250,000

+36.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #676124465

$428,018
08/13/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1403883730

$428,018

+2.2% / yr

06/05/1995

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91080134

$250,000

+36.2% / yr

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

Public Records for 42 Gelding Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$133,690Additions$228,850Total$362,540
Tax Record2025$10,419 ($868 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size97,574 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1991ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:51 B:8 L:61 U:2

Schools near 42 Gelding 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
Sandy Hook 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: 42 Gelding Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$428,018
3
1,840
97,574
$605,000
3
1,793
51,400
$422,500
4
2,820
91,476
$200,000
4
2,040
87,120
–
4
2.5
2,440
87,120
–
3
1.5
1,146
18,731

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