Last Sold Price
4 beds4,642 sqft$80/sqft
78 Berkshire Rd, Newtown, CT 06482

Description

Reduced for quick sale! Perfect handyman special or rehab loan! Classic New England Colonial with all the warmth and charm of yesterday with today's amenities. Needs TLC but it boasts beautifully updated kitchen with granite counter tops, cherry cabinetry, Jenn-air 6 burner gas stove. Updated bathrooms. 8 fireplaces, wide plank floors, step down family room walks out to side porch, perfect for entertaining. 4 stall barn/garage complete with 2 horse stalls and corn crib, Gorgeous usable 2+ acres perfect...Reduced for quick sale! Perfect handyman special or rehab loan! Classic New England Colonial with all the warmth and charm of yesterday with today's amenities. Needs TLC but it boasts beautifully updated kitchen with granite counter tops, cherry cabinetry, Jenn-air 6 burner gas stove. Updated bathrooms. 8 fireplaces, wide plank floors, step down family room walks out to side porch, perfect for entertaining. 4 stall barn/garage complete with 2 horse stalls and corn crib, Gorgeous usable 2+ acres perfect for horses. Make sure you walk property, you won't want to miss it! Foundation of old dairy barn in back yard would make a beautiful site for pool. Great commuter location. Sold as-is. Serious buyers only. Do not go into the barn!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/03/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nancy Marcucilli • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (203)-994-7576 C: (203)-994-7576 nancy.marcucilli@raveis.com

Property Details for 78 Berkshire Road

Status
MLS #
99077440
Days on Market
165
Taxes
$10,374 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1790
Lot Size
2.25 AC / 98,010 SF
Basement Description
Full, Unfinished
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
4
Neighborhood
Sandy Hook
Style
Antique, Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage, Unpaved

Location

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Building Information for 78 Berkshire Road

Stories-Year Built1790Building Size-Lot Size2.25 AC / 98,010 SF

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$2,745 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,881

Property Taxes

$865

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Berkshire Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Rt 34 just past Johnny Appleseed
  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.40426
  • Longitude: -73.25261
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: $10,374
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, French Doors, Porch, Shed
  • Pool Description: Alarm
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 8
  • Laundry Room Location: upper
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
  • Room Count: 9
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD5BEEAF4ED4BBB4E0531401100A392C
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Pantry
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Pantry
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Sliders,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 18
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Sliders,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Taupe
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5076
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Property Info: Horse Property
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1455
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3187
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Fence - Partial, Fence - Privacy
  • Parcel Number: 210417
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3187.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4642.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 78 Berkshire Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 13, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #489907657

$370,000

-0.8% / yr

Apr 16, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91095227

$411,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/13/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #489907657

$370,000

-0.8% / yr

04/16/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91095227

$411,000

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

Public Records for 78 Berkshire Road

Taxable ValueLand$66,140Additions$316,890Total$383,030
Tax Record2025$11,008 ($917 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,187 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,187 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,455 SqFtStories2Lot Size98,010 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790Year Renovated1790ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:45 B:4 L:14

Schools near 78 Berkshire Road

This home is within Newtown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Middle Gate 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Berkshire Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$370,000
4
4,642
98,010
$470,000
4
2,228
45,738
4
2.5
2,140
44,431
4
3.5
1,966
50,530
$428,000
4
3,049
46,173
$445,000
4
2,420
67,082

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Nancy Marcucilli

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