53 Bennetts Bridge Road

Closed 10/27/22
Closed 10/27/22
Gorgeous view of rear at dusk
Last Sold Price
$700,000
4 beds2,370 sqft$295/sqft
53 Bennetts Bridge Rd, Newtown, CT 06482

Description

Highest & Best by noon Tuesday, 8/30. No escalation clauses. Distinguished Designer’s own home...gorgeous! Luxury meets comfort. Inside & out, all is of the highest quality. Upon arrival you’ll feel the excitement as you go through the automated entry gate. The stonework will amaze you, especially as you look at the waterfall/fish pond, stonewalls, & gorgeous plantings throughout. Relax on your large blue stone patio & just listen to the waterfall flow, or have a game of catch or volleyball on the...Highest & Best by noon Tuesday, 8/30. No escalation clauses. Distinguished Designer’s own home...gorgeous! Luxury meets comfort. Inside & out, all is of the highest quality. Upon arrival you’ll feel the excitement as you go through the automated entry gate. The stonework will amaze you, especially as you look at the waterfall/fish pond, stonewalls, & gorgeous plantings throughout. Relax on your large blue stone patio & just listen to the waterfall flow, or have a game of catch or volleyball on the lush front & side lawn. Inside you’ll notice the light, bright foyer which looks straight through to the wall of windows in the kitchen, framing the natural beauty of the back yard. The kitchen is something you’d see in a magazine, with Vermont slate floor, soap stone counter tops, stainless topped island, custom cabinets w/ exquisite hardware, mostly Viking appliances. Family room has upholstered walls, gas fireplace w/new log insert. Dining room w/beautiful moldings, hardwood floor, & straight into living room w/picture window, built-in, & hardwood floor. Beautiful powder room, w/hand painted wallpaper, completes the main level. Upstairs there are 4 large bedrooms. The Primary is lovely & bright with full bath. One bedroom is being used as a home office. Features include newer Anderson windows, newer energy efficient System 2000 boiler, 4 bedroom septic is ~10 years old, new whole house generator, new siding, deer fencing all around property, security system, etc.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/27/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Patty Gillen McQuail • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (203)-240-2270 C: (203)-240-2270 patty.mcquail@cbmoves.com

Property Details for 53 Bennetts Bridge Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170516215
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$8,046 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1978
Lot Size
2.17 AC / 94,525 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Partial, Unfinished, Garage Access, Storage
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Sandy Hook
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Under House Garage, Paved
Swimming Pool
No
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Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Lisa M Bowman

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Building Information for 53 Bennetts Bridge Road

Stories-Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size2.17 AC / 94,525 SF

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Property Information for 53 Bennetts Bridge Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Route 34 to Philo Curtis, to Jeremiah, right on Bennetts Bridge, home on right, or Route 34 to Bennetts Bridge. Gated entry, pull in slowly, gate will open OUT automatically. When leaving slowly approach gate and it will again open automatically.
  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.414875
  • Longitude: -73.23609
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Park
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $8,046
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Electric Outlet(s), Security System, Thermostat(s), Wired For Audio
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Main floor powder room
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 2 Story Window(s),Breakfast Nook,Skylight,Slate Floor,Sliders,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 21.5
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 13.6
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 18.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.7
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exclusions: 2 wine refrigerators and one freezer
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3820
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Description: sellers did kitchen addition with permits, added 194 sq. ft., in process of getting CO from town
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2176
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Fence - Full
  • Parcel Number: 211616
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2370.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2370.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 53 Bennetts Bridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500692204

$700,000

+3.5% / yr

May 2, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91095368

$337,000

+12.2% / yr

Apr 30, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91076918

$267,500

+3.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500692204

$700,000

+3.5% / yr

05/02/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91095368

$337,000

+12.2% / yr

04/30/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91076918

$267,500

+3.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 53 Bennetts Bridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$82,770Additions$248,550Total$331,320
Tax Record2025$9,522 ($794 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,176 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt140 SqFtStories2Lot Size94,525 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:51 B:2 L:30 U:4

Schools near 53 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
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$700,000
4
2,370
94,525
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$230,750
4
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102,366
51 Bennetts Bridge Road, Newtown, CT 06482
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3
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