Closed
Last Sold Price
$325,000
2 beds950 sqft

42 Riverside Rd, Newtown, CT 06482

Description

Great location Nantucket Cape Styled home on Beautiful Property; Large Living Room with fireplace and built in bookcases. Comfortable dining room, cute kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. Two good size bedrooms. The huge deck is great for entertaining or just hanging out and enjoying the lovely yard. The deck just stained. There is a large 3 seasons room right off the living room. Walk-out basement with good storage. This home has hardwood floors on both levels, most of the windows have...Great location Nantucket Cape Styled home on Beautiful Property; Large Living Room with fireplace and built in bookcases. Comfortable dining room, cute kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. Two good size bedrooms. The huge deck is great for entertaining or just hanging out and enjoying the lovely yard. The deck just stained. There is a large 3 seasons room right off the living room. Walk-out basement with good storage. This home has hardwood floors on both levels, most of the windows have been replaced, water heater is 2 yrs old, the property is pretty and private and the shed has electricity. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Sandy Hook, I-84 Exits 10, 11 Treadwell Park and school. a must see!
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.75 acresLot Size
1934Year Built
$342/sq ftPrice per sq ft
  • Listed by: Elena McGlynn 203.232.9800 elena.mcglynn@raveis.com • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/30/2021 12:00 AM
Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170407530
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Median sold price

$365,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property information

42 Riverside Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,036 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Interior Access, Walk-out, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 0
  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Other
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1934
  • Lot Size: 0.75 AC / 32,670 SF

Summary

Property and Location

  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Sandy Hook Center to Riverside on the right. Across Street from Cherry St.
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Newtown
  • Latitude: 41.42437
  • Longitude: -73.27354
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities
  • State: Connecticut

HOA and Fees

  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $5,036

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Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Lighting, Shed
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 6
  • Rooms Total: 5

Room 1

  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0

Room 2

  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0

Room 3

  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0

Room 4

  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0

Room 5

  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0

Room 6

  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 7.0

Property

Property and Assessments

  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 2336
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 950

Lot Information

  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 208500
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 950.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 950.0
  • Zoning: R-2

Utilities

  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses

  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History

42 Riverside Road

DateEventPrice
Jul 30, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1468460545

$325,000
Jul 3, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1292676440

$230,000
Jun 22, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #626512191

$230,000
DateEventPrice
07/30/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1468460545

$325,000

+11.9% / yr

07/03/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1292676440

$230,000
06/22/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #626512191

$230,000

+2.4% / yr

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Public records

42 Riverside Road

Beds

2

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

950 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

950 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

594 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 42 Riverside Road

This home is within Newtown School District.

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 Riverside Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$325,000
2
950
32,670
–
3
2.5
1,728
22,216
–
2
1.5
1,082
56,192
–
–
2
1,874
24,394
$285,000
4
2.5
1,864
22,651
–
2
1.5
1,920
71,438

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