56 Short Woods Road

Closed 8/14/23
Closed 8/14/23
Living room
Sold
Last Sold Price
$577,500
4 beds2,987 sqft$193/sqft
56 Short Woods Rd, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.69 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$193/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

4 Bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom move-in-ready, expansive home that boasts ample living space across three levels. The eat in kitchen seamlessly transitions into the inviting dining and family room, creating the perfect environment for entertaining. The lower level presents a variety of options for customizing the space to fit your unique lifestyle needs with sliding doors leading out to a deck, as well as interior and garage access. This home offers the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living. Minutes...4 Bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom move-in-ready, expansive home that boasts ample living space across three levels. The eat in kitchen seamlessly transitions into the inviting dining and family room, creating the perfect environment for entertaining. The lower level presents a variety of options for customizing the space to fit your unique lifestyle needs with sliding doors leading out to a deck, as well as interior and garage access. This home offers the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living. Minutes to the town center, Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond and a short drive to Thunder Ridge Ski area. Some popular hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiast are Pootatuck Forest, Sweet Cake Mountain Preserve, Great Hollow Nature Preserve, Bear Mountain, and Hidden Valley are all within close proximity. Minutes to the metro north shuttle or a short drive to the Brewster/Southeast train station, where you can catch a Metro-North train to NYC's Grand Central Station. Major highways such as I-84/I-684 are easily accessible, making trips to Stamford or Westchester a snap. New Fairfield offers many community events for people of all ages, but with better taxes than NY. Come over to the other side, CT is waiting for you.
  • Listed by: Elizabeth Pepin 203.470.4225 Lizpepin@luksrealty.com • Luks Realty
Listing closed: 08/14/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170555868
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Property Information for 56 Short Woods Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,666 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Elementary School: Consolidated
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.48178
  • Longitude: -73.48414
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: $7,666
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Main level
  • Rooms Additional: Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Sliders
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: F7A4E731D0965FE1E053D501100A3E7E
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: F7A4E731D0965FE1E053D501100A3E7E
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Tub w/Shower
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 8.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Grey
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5372
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2987
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot, Fence - Stone
  • Parcel Number: 225125
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2987.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2987.0
  • Zoning: 2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 56 Short Woods Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1516927391

$577,500

+2.8% / yr

Oct 23, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91064639

$300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1516927391

$577,500

+2.8% / yr

10/23/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91064639

$300,000

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

Public Records for 56 Short Woods Road

Taxable ValueLand$96,000Additions$259,900Total$355,900
Tax Record2025$9,371 ($781 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,987 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,987 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,093 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,056 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1987Zoning2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNFAI M:14 B:1 L:2

Schools near 56 Short Woods Road

This home is within New Fairfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Fairfield Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
New Fairfield Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
New Fairfield High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
New Fairfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

New Fairfield Middle School
Public6 to 8

New Fairfield 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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