56 Birch Hill Road

Closed 10/27/20
Closed 10/27/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$450,000
3 beds1,650 sqft$273/sqft
56 Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.51 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$273/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

If you love modern design, check out this mid-century stunner! Ahead of his time, noted architect Carl Koch designed this Techbuilt house for efficiency and conservation. Today's open concept living with clean lines define the interior space. A wall of glass steps out to a new composite deck with views of treetops and winter sunsets plus hot tub to enjoy year around. Scandinavian style wood burning stove insert for cozy winter nights. European open kitchen complements the dining area and the bright...If you love modern design, check out this mid-century stunner! Ahead of his time, noted architect Carl Koch designed this Techbuilt house for efficiency and conservation. Today's open concept living with clean lines define the interior space. A wall of glass steps out to a new composite deck with views of treetops and winter sunsets plus hot tub to enjoy year around. Scandinavian style wood burning stove insert for cozy winter nights. European open kitchen complements the dining area and the bright and light living room. Upper level features 3 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and large banks of windows. Elfa custom closets in all bedrooms. All interior doors updated to solid wood doors with Emtek hardware. Park-like 1.5 acres offers stone walls, a seasonal brook with waterfalls, flowering mature trees and a wildflower meadow. Professional landscaped evergreen garden for year round interest. Outdoor LED recessed lighting above walkways and garage door. Bask in a whole lot of indoor and outdoor living space in this move-in ready home. See addendum for the many improvements. A stone’s throw to Holcomb Hill Wildlife Preserve, Rock Ridge Country Club, hiking areas, Dodgingtown Village market with gas station and CT’s only Waldorf School. Enjoy nearby Ferris Acres Creamery, Castle Hill Farm, Taunton Lake and Edmond Town Hall movie theater. Drive/Uber minutes to the Bethel Metro-North train to Merritt 7, Norwalk, Stamford, NYC.
  • Listed by: Sharon Hoverman 203.733.5073 Sharonhoverman@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 10/27/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170331361

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$510,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

103.0%

Newtown, CT

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Property Information for 56 Birch Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,342 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: None
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Neighborhood: Dodgingtown
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 1.51 AC / 65,775 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Route 302 to Taunton Hill to Birch Hill
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Newtown
  • Latitude: 41.386776
  • Longitude: -73.347599
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $6,342
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Hot Tub, Sidewalk, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Waterfront Description: Brook, View, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Sliders,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Pantry,Quartz Counters,Slate Floor
  • Room Length: 23.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.6
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 2 Story Window(s),Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: 2 Story Window(s),Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.8
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Skylight,Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Slate Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Slab
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 2671
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 825
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Water View, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 213202
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1650.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1650.0
  • Zoning: R-1
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Yes
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 56 Birch Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 26, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #682387940

$450,000

+7.9% / yr

Aug 4, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #432215640

$280,000

+3.1% / yr

Jun 25, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #272165317

$240,000

-18.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/26/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #682387940

$450,000

+7.9% / yr

08/04/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #432215640

$280,000

+3.1% / yr

06/25/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #272165317

$240,000

-18.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 56 Birch Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$85,530Additions$187,490Total$273,020
Tax Record2025$7,847 ($654 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt825 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt825 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt809 SqFtStories1Lot Size65,776 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningR-1CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:7 B:4 L:44 U:1

Schools near 56 Birch Hill 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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$450,000
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1,650
65,775
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