61 Riverside Road

Closed 8/21/20
Closed 8/21/20
Welcome to 61 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook. A very modest looking home from the street.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$385,000
4 beds2,190 sqft

61 Riverside Rd, Newtown, CT 06482

Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1962Year Built
$176/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Warm & rustic 4 bedrm, 3 full bath ranch home minutes to exit 10 of i-84. This spacious, 11 room home is very unique with 2 kitchens. With a bedroom in the lower level, it can be used as a great multi-generational home or a nice in-law set up with no stairs & a private side entrance. Perfect for living all together or together but separate. Enjoy tranquility on your 2 park like acres w/barn/garage privately set back w/lots of room for your grown-up toys & recreational vehicles. Above barn/garage...Warm & rustic 4 bedrm, 3 full bath ranch home minutes to exit 10 of i-84. This spacious, 11 room home is very unique with 2 kitchens. With a bedroom in the lower level, it can be used as a great multi-generational home or a nice in-law set up with no stairs & a private side entrance. Perfect for living all together or together but separate. Enjoy tranquility on your 2 park like acres w/barn/garage privately set back w/lots of room for your grown-up toys & recreational vehicles. Above barn/garage is a huge unfinished space that can be turned into your own desires (workshop, home office, mechanic work space, kids hangout or all 4) as septic & electricity is already there. 3 decks for enjoyment, too. Lovely barnwood walls, hardwood & tiled flooring enhance its character. There's central air, freshly painted walls, granite counters, new ss range & dishwasher, 3 season sunroom & game room or home office w/laundry hook up or large closet & a separate laundry room, too. So many possibiities! The location is amazing... Walk to treadwell park, 5 min drive to i-84 & town center, 15 min drive to newtown beach (bring your boats &/or kayaks). Convenient location to many local amenities or stay home and enjoy complete tranquility in your own backyard that's bordered by open space giving you even more peace & quiet. Put your bonfire pit up at the top of the property & enjoy the views & nature. Lots of level land for volleyball or kickball! It's move in ready & waiting for you. Owner is agent
  • Listed by: Lorraine K Silber 203.494.2645 lorrie4home@aol.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 08/21/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170299712
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 61 Riverside Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,226 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Heated, Cooled, Interior Access, Apartment
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Unpaved, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: EXIT 10 OF I-84, TO CHURCH HILL ROAD TOWARDS SANDY HOOK, CONTINUE STRAIGHT ONTO RIVERSIDE ROAD (CHURCH HILL ROAD TURNS INTO RIVERSIDE ROAD AT SANDY HOOK CENTER) 61 RIVERSIDE IS ON LEFT
  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.42588
  • Longitude: -73.26652
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Pool, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: $7,226

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Porch-Enclosed, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: 2 areas in lower level
  • Rooms Additional: Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Country,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.3
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.2
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.1
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Built-In Hutch,Full Bath,Vinyl Floor
  • Room Length: 17.9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.1
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Granite Counters,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 10.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.1
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Beams,Dining Area,Pantry,Skylight,Sliders,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 15.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Beams,Sliders,Vinyl Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.5
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Laundry Hookup,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 9.9
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 27.4
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 10.1

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: Beige
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt, Gravel
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3462
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Separate Entry
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 690
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1500
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Rolling
  • Parcel Number: 209264
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1500.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2190.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Ridge Vents
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 61 Riverside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #676619084

$385,000
—
Aug 13, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1406007578

$385,000

+0.1% / yr

Oct 4, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #153766271

$380,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #676619084

$385,000
08/13/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1406007578

$385,000

+0.1% / yr

10/04/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #153766271

$380,000

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

Public Records for 61 Riverside Road

Taxable Value

Land

$86,270

Additions

$201,360
Total$287,630

Tax Record

2025

$8,266 ($689 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

1,500 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,500 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,318 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

87,120 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1962

Year Renovated

1962

Zoning

R-2

County

WESTERN CONNECTICUT

APN

NTWN M:43 B:10 L:3

Schools near 61 Riverside Road

This home is within Newtown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sandy Hook 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
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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