5 Watch Hill Road

Closed 8/13/20Virtual Tour
Closed 8/13/20Virtual Tour
Front exterior view
Sold
Last Sold Price
$470,000
4 beds2,839 sqft$166/sqft
5 Watch Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06482
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$166/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Colonial with open floor plan situated on a level lot on a cul-de-sac with great outdoor living space! The eat-in kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar, pantry and plenty of storage flows into the family room with fireplace and french doors to the charming screened-in porch with vaulted ceiling and access to the patio. A dining room and a living room currently being used an an office round out the main level living space, and a spacious mudroom/laundry room is conveniently located off the...Colonial with open floor plan situated on a level lot on a cul-de-sac with great outdoor living space! The eat-in kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar, pantry and plenty of storage flows into the family room with fireplace and french doors to the charming screened-in porch with vaulted ceiling and access to the patio. A dining room and a living room currently being used an an office round out the main level living space, and a spacious mudroom/laundry room is conveniently located off the garage entry. The upper level master suite has a large bathroom with a tiled shower, jetted tub, and double sinks with Corian counter as well as a spacious walk-in closet. 3 more bedrooms and a full bath share the upper level. The lower level has been fully finished as a rec or media room and has a bar area and Bilco door access. The back yard is private and has both a screened-in porch and a patio for easy outdoor living and entertaining in the warmer months.
  • Listed by: Connie Widmann 203.856.6491 connie.widmann@raveis.com • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/13/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170309447

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Median sold price

$580,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

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Property Information for 5 Watch Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,988 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Fully Finished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Bancroft to Alpine to Watch Hill
  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.42533
  • Longitude: -73.247284
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private 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: $8,988
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Patio, Porch-Screened, Shed
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry room
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 16.7
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Length: 5.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 8.11
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.11
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.11
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Dining Area,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 21.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.4
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Corian Counters,Double-Sink,Hydro-Tub,Tile Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 8.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
  • Room Width: 11.11
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.11
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.1
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4766
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 487
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2352
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 1749528
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2352.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2839.0
  • Zoning: R-1
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 5 Watch Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675507230

$470,000

+1.6% / yr

May 24, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91076997

$334,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #675507230

$470,000

+1.6% / yr

05/24/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91076997

$334,900

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

Public Records for 5 Watch Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$82,390Additions$306,730Total$389,120
Tax Record2025$11,183 ($932 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt487 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningR-1CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:51 B:3 L:61 U:7

Schools near 5 Watch Hill 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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$470,000
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2,839
43,560
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