53 Brushy Hill Road

Closed 9/15/16
Closed 9/15/16
53 Brushy Hill Road, Newtown
Sold
Last Sold Price
$625,000
3 beds2,289 sqft
53 Brushy Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.78 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$273/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Five Gates Farm is a true classic beauty. Set on 4.78 acres, this Circa 1790 Antique Colonial home features a cedar roof, copper gutters, wide board wood floors throughout, hand hewn beams, English style perennial gardens, 4 fireplaces & a beehive oven. Kitchen addition maintains the flavor of the home, but updates it to today's standards with SubZero, Wolf & Bosch appliances, copper, soapstone & marble Kitchen counters & a vaulted ceiling with skylights. Home has been insulated, newer wood siding,...Five Gates Farm is a true classic beauty. Set on 4.78 acres, this Circa 1790 Antique Colonial home features a cedar roof, copper gutters, wide board wood floors throughout, hand hewn beams, English style perennial gardens, 4 fireplaces & a beehive oven. Kitchen addition maintains the flavor of the home, but updates it to today's standards with SubZero, Wolf & Bosch appliances, copper, soapstone & marble Kitchen counters & a vaulted ceiling with skylights. Home has been insulated, newer wood siding, historically correct newer windows, Central A/C, automatic generator & a new boiler. Side porch has lots of windows & there is even a Dutch door that leads out the back. Front & rear staircases & a walk up to attic. Charm & character throughout.
Listing closed: 09/15/2016 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99151035

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Median sold price

$625,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

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Property Information for 53 Brushy Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,534 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Antique, Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Lot Size: 4.78 AC / 208,216 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool
  • Directions: Brushy Hill Road to #53 - corner of John Beach
  • Elementary School: Middle Gate
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.38666
  • Longitude: -73.30075
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2016-June 2017
  • Property Tax: $9,534
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Lighting, Shed, Terrace
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic Description: Heated, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Radiator, Steam
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Floor
  • Rooms Additional: Sitting Room
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD5E2BD687EFBC2CE0531401100A4BAC
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Beams,Hardwood Floor,Pantry,Skylight,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD5E2BD687EFBC2CE0531401100A4BAC
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Stall Shower,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion sheet
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3721
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Property Info: Horse Property
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 0
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2289
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Some Wetlands, Fence - Stone, Fence - Wood
  • Parcel Number: 206718
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2289.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2289.0
  • Zoning: R-3
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Ridge Vents
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 53 Brushy Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #579443637

$625,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #579443637

$625,000

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

Public Records for 53 Brushy Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$159,930Additions$354,230Total$514,160
Tax Record2025$14,777 ($1,231 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,289 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,289 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt896 SqFtStories2Lot Size208,217 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790Year Renovated1790ZoningR-3CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:30 B:18 L:1 U:1

Schools near 53 Brushy Hill Road

This home is within Newtown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Middle Gate 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
Middle Gate 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)
This home: 53 Brushy Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$625,000
3
2,289
208,216
54 Brushy Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$525,000
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2.5
2,664
138,521
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2,499
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