47 Bennetts Bridge Road

Closed 7/23/20
Closed 7/23/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$431,000
4 beds2,816 sqft$153/sqft
47 Bennetts Bridge Rd, Newtown, CT 06482
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.28 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$153/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Staycation! Beautiful four bedroom expansive colonial on 2+ acres with inground swimming pool! As you enter the home you will find an open and spacious floor plan perfect for entertaining. Pristine hardwood floors throughout the home. Enjoy the light filled family room, the formal dining room or snuggle up in front of the cozy fireplace in the den. The open concept kitchen has new stainless steel appliances & Corian counters. The massive great room is surrounded by multiple windows, including large...Staycation! Beautiful four bedroom expansive colonial on 2+ acres with inground swimming pool! As you enter the home you will find an open and spacious floor plan perfect for entertaining. Pristine hardwood floors throughout the home. Enjoy the light filled family room, the formal dining room or snuggle up in front of the cozy fireplace in the den. The open concept kitchen has new stainless steel appliances & Corian counters. The massive great room is surrounded by multiple windows, including large bay windows, a perfect place to take in the view of the four seasons. This room also has custom built-ins, soaring ceilings and plenty of room for an oversized table, an ideal space to relax and gather with friends & family! From there enjoy a cup of coffee or tea on the side porch (an additional 300 sq ft) or slate patio which overlooks the inground pool. Stone walls, retaining walls and patios are found throughout the property. Walk through the arbor and down the stone steps to a stunning inground pool with a rock water fall that spills into the pool. Home has been meticulously maintained plus new roof! Convenient commuting access just 5 min to Route 34 and 84. Neighboring towns have train access. Shopping, dining, schools, town parks, new community center, lake and hiking trails are just minutes away! Imagine your own country retreat...just 75 miles to NYC! Escape from it all..relax and enjoy your summer poolside!
  • Listed by: Jennifer Meyer 203.470.5848 Jennifer.Meyer@CBMoves.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 07/23/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170274047

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$765,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

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Property Information for 47 Bennetts Bridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,137 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Garage Access, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 2.28 AC / 99,316 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: At the end of Jeremiah, take a right on to Bennetts Bridge Rd. House on the right.
  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.412945
  • Longitude: -73.23584
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Lake, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $9,137
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Stone Wall
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Fiberglass
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans, Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Beams,Built-Ins,Cathedral Ceiling,Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan,Corian Counters,Hardwood Floor,Island
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Yellow
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5280
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2816
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 211619
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2816.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2816.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 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 47 Bennetts Bridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674285372

$431,000—
Jun 22, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1391487267

$431,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674285372

$431,000
06/22/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1391487267

$431,000

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

Public Records for 47 Bennetts Bridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$83,230Additions$285,560Total$368,790
Tax Record2025$10,599 ($883 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,816 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,056 SqFtStories2Lot Size99,317 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated1979ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:51 B:2 L:33 U:1

Schools near 47 Bennetts Bridge Road

This home is within Newtown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sandy Hook 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
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: 47 Bennetts Bridge Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$431,000
4
2,816
99,316
49 Bennetts Bridge Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$525,000
4
2,624
93,654
13 Mountain Manor Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
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–
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233,482
51 Bennetts Bridge Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$245,000
3
2,452
102,366
48 Bennetts Bridge Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
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–
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88,862
45 Bennetts Bridge Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$155,000
–
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493,534

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