7 Tunxis Trail

Closed 9/24/25
Closed 9/24/25
7 Tunxis Trail, Redding, CT
Sold
Last Sold Price
$945,000
4 beds4,008 sqft
7 Tunxis Trail, Redding, CT 06896
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1981Year Built
$236/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Your serene country escape awaits. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in central Redding, this gracious Colonial offers an open concept floor plan and the perfect balance of comfort and everyday elegance. With over 4,000 square feet of finished space, including the 1,200 square foot lower level, this home is ideal for both relaxed living and congenial entertaining. Sunlight pours into each room, highlighting hardwood floors, crown molding, and a calm, neutral palette. The eat-in kitchen features cherry...Your serene country escape awaits. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in central Redding, this gracious Colonial offers an open concept floor plan and the perfect balance of comfort and everyday elegance. With over 4,000 square feet of finished space, including the 1,200 square foot lower level, this home is ideal for both relaxed living and congenial entertaining. Sunlight pours into each room, highlighting hardwood floors, crown molding, and a calm, neutral palette. The eat-in kitchen features cherry cabinetry, granite counters, a 5-burner gas cooktop, double Bosch wall ovens and walk-in pantry. It opens to a welcoming family room with a gas fireplace, bay window, and French doors to the rear deck. A screened porch overlooks the private back yard with in-ground pool, offering a peaceful, three-season retreat. Upstairs are four spacious bedrooms, including the primary suite with walk-in closet and double sink bath. The lower level adds a second office, full bath, and large rec/playroom. Additional highlights include the circular drive, whole house generator, custom mudroom, security system, and buried utilities. Redding, referred to by the New York Times as "An Upscale Town with Upcountry Style", is just 56 miles from NYC. Enjoy its natural beauty, rural character and cultural vibe with State parks, hiking trails, hundreds of acres of open space, the Mark Twain Library, and New Pond Farm. Convenient to schools, shopping, trains and major transportation.
  • Listed by: Michael J McKee 203.966.2633 mmckee@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 09/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24088737
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Property Information for 7 Tunxis Trail

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,735 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Liveable Space, Concrete Floor, Full With Hatchway
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Newtown Turnpike to Mattatuck Trail. Left of Tunxis Trail to #7.
  • Elementary School: Redding
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Joel Barlow
  • Latitude: 41.297793
  • Longitude: -73.361627
  • Middle Jr High School: John Read
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $14,735
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch-Screened, Gutters, Lighting, French Doors, Grill, Underground Utilities, Shed, Porch, Deck, Stone Wall
  • Pool Description: Vinyl, In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Rooms Total: 12
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.4
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Walk-In Closet,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 46.7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 20.6
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 10.4
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.11
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 12.2
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 32E7E97C314B0693E0631401100A2D02
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Granite Counters,Dining Area,Island,Pantry,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.6
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Gas Log Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 9.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 32E7E97C314B0693E0631401100A2D02
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.4
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.4
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.7
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exclusions: On File
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Description: 2808 above grade + 1200 finished lower level = 4008 total SQFT.
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1200
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2808
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Dry, Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 269178
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2808.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4008.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, Domestic, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 7 Tunxis Trail

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1914935713

$945,000

+1.5% / yr

Aug 2, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91142515

$665,000

+7.5% / yr

Aug 3, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91141595

$575,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1914935713

$945,000

+1.5% / yr

08/02/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91142515

$665,000

+7.5% / yr

08/03/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91141595

$575,000

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

Public Records for 7 Tunxis Trail

Taxable ValueLand$154,000Additions$344,800Total$498,800
Tax Record2025$14,735 ($1,228 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,808 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,808 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated1981ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNREDD M:30 L:71

Schools near 7 Tunxis Trail

This home is within Redding School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Redding Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
John Read Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Joel Barlow High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Redding Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

John Read Middle School
Public5 to 8

Joel Barlow 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

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This home: 7 Tunxis Trail, Redding, CT 06896
$945,000
4
4,008
87,120
9 Tunxis Trail, Redding, CT 06896
$1,242,000
4
4,734
149,846
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4
2.5
2,959
139,828
15 Tunxis Trail, Redding, CT 06896
$1,170,000
4
4,081
115,434
3 Tunxis Trail, Redding, CT 06896
$365,000
4
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