53 Flat Swamp Road

Closed 1/22/21
Closed 1/22/21
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Last Sold Price
$365,000
3 beds2,067 sqft$177/sqft
53 Flat Swamp Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

Description

If you are looking for a private location and a house with incredible potential? Look no further. This 2,000 square foot Cape on 3.4 very private acres is just waiting for you to bring your imagination. House offers wide board floors, exposed beams, open living/dining area with space for all your entertaining needs. Extra garage space (could be used for storage, parking or workshop), in ground pool and plenty of yard for family and pets. There is a wood furnace as a supplemental heating source and...If you are looking for a private location and a house with incredible potential? Look no further. This 2,000 square foot Cape on 3.4 very private acres is just waiting for you to bring your imagination. House offers wide board floors, exposed beams, open living/dining area with space for all your entertaining needs. Extra garage space (could be used for storage, parking or workshop), in ground pool and plenty of yard for family and pets. There is a wood furnace as a supplemental heating source and a 50 AMP R/V hook-up. What more could you ask for? Bring your imagination and a little TLC to make this house your beautiful new home. All located close to shopping, dining, I-84 and an easy commute to Southern Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Property being sold As-Is. Field card indicates 4.1 baths, home has 4 full baths.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/22/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gerard Amend • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
    P: (203) 300-1637 C: (203) 300-1637 gerardamend@bhhsne.com

Property Details for 53 Flat Swamp Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170349492
Days on Market
75
Taxes
$9,308 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
3.40 AC / 148,104 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Full With Walk-Out, Heated, Garage Access
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
1
Neighborhood
Dodgingtown
Style
Cape Cod
Garage Parking Info
Under House Garage, Unpaved, RV/Boat Pad
Swimming Pool
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$482,500

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

99.7%

Newtown, CT

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Building Information for 53 Flat Swamp Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size3.40 AC / 148,104 SF

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Property Information for 53 Flat Swamp Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Rt-302 to Flat Swamp Rd. House on left. Follow driveway to right, house in rear
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.36881
  • Longitude: -73.34437
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $9,308
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Wood/Coal Stove, Zoned
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Beams,Wide Board Floor,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Built-Ins,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Built-In Hutch,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Beams,Full Bath,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Beams,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Beams,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5206
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2067
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Secluded
  • Parcel Number: 213513
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2067.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2067.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Property History for 53 Flat Swamp Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 15, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #155068378

$544,400

+11.7% / yr

Feb 14, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91095010

$349,528

+18.5% / yr

Feb 24, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91076709

$250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/15/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #155068378

$544,400

+11.7% / yr

02/14/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91095010

$349,528

+18.5% / yr

02/24/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91076709

$250,000

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

Public Records for 53 Flat Swamp Road

Taxable ValueLand$142,130Additions$164,470Total$306,600
Tax Record2025$8,812 ($734 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,067 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,067 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt400 SqFtStories2Lot Size148,104 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:8 B:11 L:9 U:1

Schools near 53 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Flat Swamp Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$365,000
3
2,067
148,104
51 Flat Swamp Road, Newtown, CT 06470
–
3
4
2,061
34,848
52 Flat Swamp Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$815,000
4
2,832
58,370
55 Flat Swamp Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$1,035,000
5
4,501
936,540
49 A Flat Swamp Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$550,000
3
2.5
3,232
238,709
49A Flat Swamp Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$550,000
4
3,462
238,708

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