Closed
Last Sold Price
$354,000
4 beds2,818 sqft

53 Riverside Rd, Newtown, CT 06482

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.01 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
$126/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A beautiful blue stone walkway replete with stone walls guides you to this 4 bedroom, 2.5 Bath home boasting an open & flowing floor plan perfect for entertaining all year round. The eat in Kitchen features hardwood floors, an expansive breakfast bar & lots of cabinets. The family room with new carpet, vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace is a perfect venue for entertaining family & friends. Upstairs we find a lovely master suite with full bath & walk in closet. The finished lower level boasts a great...A beautiful blue stone walkway replete with stone walls guides you to this 4 bedroom, 2.5 Bath home boasting an open & flowing floor plan perfect for entertaining all year round. The eat in Kitchen features hardwood floors, an expansive breakfast bar & lots of cabinets. The family room with new carpet, vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace is a perfect venue for entertaining family & friends. Upstairs we find a lovely master suite with full bath & walk in closet. The finished lower level boasts a great flex space that could be a theatre, den or play room. Stepping outside onto the back deck that leads to a beautiful stone patio & in ground salt water pool this oasis setting is normally reserved for homes in a more exclusive price range. Must See!
Listing Agent
  1. Andy Sachs

    Andy Sachs

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    andy.sachs@compass.com

    P: (203) 727-8621

    M: (203) 727-8621

Listing closed: 10/09/2015 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99115640
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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 53 Riverside Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,934 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Basement Description: Fully Finished, Full, Garage Access, Heated, Interior Access, Liveable Space
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Paved, Under House Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2000
  • Lot Size: 1.01 AC / 43,995 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Church Hill Road to the bottom of sandy hook center accross to Riverside road. Home on left.
  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.425797
  • Longitude: -73.27034
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: $7,934

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Shed, Underground Sprinkler
  • Pool Description: Alarm, Heated, In Ground Pool, Safety Fence, Salt Water, Solar Cover, Vinyl
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Location: Upstairs
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Dining Area,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.6
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.3
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Gas Log Fireplace,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD5D1A5C1E1FE745E0531401100A2C74
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: Cream
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3952
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 410
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2408
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1749631
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2408.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2818.0
  • Zoning: R-1
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 53 Riverside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #558522596

$354,000
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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #558522596

$354,000

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

Public Records for 53 Riverside Road

Taxable Value

Land

$63,720

Additions

$297,740
Total$361,460

Tax Record

2025

$10,388 ($866 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,408 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,408 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

387 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

43,996 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2000

Year Renovated

2000

Zoning

R-1

County

WESTERN CONNECTICUT

APN

NTWN M:43 B:2 L:48 U:1

Schools near 53 Riverside Road

This home is within Newtown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
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: 53 Riverside Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$354,000
4
2,818
43,995
$388,400
4
2,408
47,044
$725,000
4
2,914
43,560
$270,000
3
2
1,722
54,014
$400,000
3
1.5
1,200
44,431
$309,900
4
2,400
65,340

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Andy Sachs

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