56 Wooster Hts Rd

Danbury, CT 06810

$360,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,002 Sq. Ft.
$180 / Sq. Ft.
2,002
Sq. Ft.
$180
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/25/22
Closed 2/25/22
Danbury's oldest home! Built here in 1690, loaded with history! Major price change. Danbury Museum has future First Right Refusal.

Description

"Old House", constructed right here in 1690 by the Crofut family, among Danbuyr's earliest settlers! Danbury's oldest house is an unspoiled antique of extraordinary charm! Wait til you sense its amazing hand hewn chestnut beams & its wide plank floors. Last 57 years under caring ownership of same family. See Addendum for recent work. Admiral Francis Dickens, direct cousin of legendary Victorian era author, Charles Dickens, called this his summer home. Naming it "The Moorings", he commissioned an..."Old House", constructed right here in 1690 by the Crofut family, among Danbuyr's earliest settlers! Danbury's oldest house is an unspoiled antique of extraordinary charm! Wait til you sense its amazing hand hewn chestnut beams & its wide plank floors. Last 57 years under caring ownership of same family. See Addendum for recent work. Admiral Francis Dickens, direct cousin of legendary Victorian era author, Charles Dickens, called this his summer home. Naming it "The Moorings", he commissioned an important addition around 1900 that includes its Master BR w/unique high ceiling, house's 2d fireplace, sleeping porch, full bath, + walk-in cedar closet. Richly landscaped, FULL ACRE site has spacious rear yard, borderline woods, and circular drive. Large storage shed + plenty of room on the grounds to add a barn/garage. 3 BRS, 1.5 BTHS, over 2,000 usable SF. CITY SEWER lateral in the street. Eversource natural GAS CONNECTED. Price is negotiable on this as-is estate sale. Danbury Museum to have First Right of Refusal on future re-sales. P. S., Old House has great tasting water!
  1. Listed by Paul Valeri • Paul Valeri, Realtors
    P: (203)-948-7899 C: (203)-948-7899 paulvaleri@aol.com

Property Details for 56 Wooster Hts Road

Basement Description
Partial With Hatchway, Unfinished, Interior Access, Hatchway Access, Sump Pump
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
0
Neighborhood
Wooster Heights
Style
Cape Cod, Antique
Garage Parking Info
Unpaved, Off Street Parking
Swimming Pool
No
LISTING CLOSED: 02/25/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 56 Wooster Hts Road

StatusClosed
MLS #170397726
Days on Market222
Taxes$5,092 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1690
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyFairfield County
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Building Information for 56 Wooster Hts Road

Stories-Year Built1690Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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Property Information for 56 Wooster Hts Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: I-84 East or West to RT 7 South, L onto Wooster HTS RD to #56 at top of hill on right. Reads OLD HOUSE on mailbox.
  • Elementary School: Park Avenue
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Danbury
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.37568
  • Longitude: -73.46576
  • Middle Jr High School: Rogers Park
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: $0
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax District Amount: $0
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $5,092
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Kennel, Lighting, Patio, Porch-Screened, Shed, Sidewalk, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Steam, Wood/Coal Stove
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: hook-ups
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Workshop
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Breakfast Nook,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.8
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Beams,Dining Area,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 10.7
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Beams,Half Bath,L-Shaped,Partial Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Laundry Hookup,Pantry,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 17.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 9.4
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Tub w/Shower,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 13.3
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Jack & Jill Bath,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.5
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Jack & Jill Bath,Wall/Wall Carpet,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 13.4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Jack & Jill Bath
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 6.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: white
  • Construction Description: Frame, Other
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Crushed Stone
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3044
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1690
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2002
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Fence - Stone, Fence - Wood, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 77048
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2002.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2002.0
  • Zoning: RA20
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Oil, Wood
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank, Natural Gas
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer In Street, Septic
  • Sewer Assess Description: 0
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 3000
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 56 Wooster Hts Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 25, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1485467440

$360,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/25/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1485467440

$360,000

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

Public Records for 56 Wooster Hts Road

Taxable ValueLand$70,140Additions$175,280Total$245,420
Tax Record2025$6,133 ($511 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,054 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,054 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt286 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningRA20CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDANB M:H17 L:15

Schools near 56 Wooster Hts Road

This home is within Danbury School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Park Avenue School
Public - K to 5
Rogers Park Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Danbury High School
Public - 9 to 12
Westside Middle School Academy
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Park Avenue School
PublicK to 5

Rogers Park Middle School
Public6 to 8

Danbury High School
Public9 to 12

Westside Middle School Academy
Public6 to 8

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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