45 Flat Swamp Road

Closed 9/18/20
Closed 9/18/20
Breathtaking Entry
Sold
Last Sold Price
$720,000
4 beds5,223 sqft
45 Flat Swamp Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
Single FamilyProperty Type
9.14 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$138/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Don't miss this Fairfield County property, 90 minutes from New York City in picturesque Newtown. This Stunning country retreat on 9.14 level acres of unparalleled privacy is set back off a quiet country road in a town known for its wonderful restaurants & open spaces. From the minute you drive up to the home with its circular driveway, a collection of specimen trees with perennial flower gardens awaits. This custom built home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two staircases & 2 home offices, with flexible...Don't miss this Fairfield County property, 90 minutes from New York City in picturesque Newtown. This Stunning country retreat on 9.14 level acres of unparalleled privacy is set back off a quiet country road in a town known for its wonderful restaurants & open spaces. From the minute you drive up to the home with its circular driveway, a collection of specimen trees with perennial flower gardens awaits. This custom built home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two staircases & 2 home offices, with flexible use as a media room, play room or craft room. Quality craftsmanship throughout the home. Prepare feasts in the Gourmet eat in kitchen with granite countertops, center island, top of the line stainless steel appliances, professional gas range, sub zero refrigerator, custom cherry cabinets, wet bar & a wall of windows letting in lots of natural light and open to the family room with French doors that lead out to a screened in porch and bluestone patio with pergola. The master bedroom features a fireplace, two walk in closets and en suite bath. The 3 additional bedrooms, one with private bath and 2 with Jack & Jill bath, and room with professional dance flooring. Freshly painted interior, new A/C, 2 car garage, 2 fireplaces add to the many perfections. New England at its best! This magnificent property offers the perfect site for a pool, tennis court, barn or gardens. Great location! Close to Westport, Fairfield & easy access to Major highways. this home is truly move in ready!
  • Listed by: Christine Fairchild 203.470.0489 christine.fairchild@cbmoves.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 09/18/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170294247

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$743,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Newtown, CT

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2

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13 Abbotts Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470

$1,125,000 | 18 Merlins Lane, Newtown, CT 06470
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Property Information for 45 Flat Swamp Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $17,762 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Hattertown
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 9.14 AC / 398,138 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Route 302 to Flat Swamp #45 or Poverty Hollow to Flat Swamp
  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.37231
  • Longitude: -73.3434
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Putting Green, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $17,762
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Porch-Screened
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: main level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 12
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 22.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.5
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Gas Log Fireplace,Stall Shower,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet,Whirlpool Tub
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.8
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: French Doors
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Dining Area,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Wet Bar
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.2
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.2
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.2
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 10.9
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Built-Ins,Jack & Jill Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 25.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.6
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 14.9
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Jack & Jill Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.6
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.8
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: white
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Circular, Paved, Asphalt
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 9674
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 5223
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Wetlands, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 213753
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5223.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 5223.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, 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 45 Flat Swamp Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #679102757

$720,000—
Sep 11, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1411776416

$720,000

+6.9% / yr

Jun 20, 1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91080910

$126,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #679102757

$720,000
09/11/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1411776416

$720,000

+6.9% / yr

06/20/1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91080910

$126,000

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

Public Records for 45 Flat Swamp Road

Taxable ValueLand$183,920Additions$500,470Total$684,390
Tax Record2025$19,669 ($1,639 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,223 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,223 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,698 SqFtStories2Lot Size398,138 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:8 B:9 L:13 U:11

Schools near 45 Flat Swamp 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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