78 Great Quarter Road

Closed 10/1/20
Closed 10/1/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$410,000
3 beds2,210 sqft$186/sqft
78 Great Quarter Rd, Newtown, CT 06482
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.4 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$186/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Imagine living year round or as a weekend residence in a home with water views, a trail down to the waterside, a quick walk to a state park, or even a public beach and boat launch! 78 Great Quarter Road offers all of that while boasting an updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, open floor plan "Vacation-at-home" feel! The galley kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space, wall over and gas stove top. The spacious dining area offers enough space to entertain! A great room with soaring ceilings, hardwood...Imagine living year round or as a weekend residence in a home with water views, a trail down to the waterside, a quick walk to a state park, or even a public beach and boat launch! 78 Great Quarter Road offers all of that while boasting an updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, open floor plan "Vacation-at-home" feel! The galley kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space, wall over and gas stove top. The spacious dining area offers enough space to entertain! A great room with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors and stone fireplace is as-if plucked from a magazine! A master bedroom with walk-in closet abuts a refreshed full bathroom. A den and sun room with deck access and views of the lake complete the main level. Upstairs we find a spacious loft overlooking the great room which makes for the perfect office or lounge space. Two well sized and very charming bedrooms share another well-appointed full bathroom. Outside features an expansive deck with lake views and a fire-pit area perfect for those lazy summer nights! A detached and fully finished studio space is the perfect gym, office or flex space. Don't miss the rare chance to acquire such a well-cared for year round vacation opportunity.

Listing Agent

  1. Andy Sachs

    Andy Sachs

    Listing Agent

    Keller Williams Realty

    P: (203) 727-8621

    M: (203) 727-8621

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Listing closed: 10/01/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170314797

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$499,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

Newtown, CT

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Property Information for 78 Great Quarter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,847 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Style: Cape Cod, Ranch
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 2.40 AC / 104,544 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Berkshire Road (Rte 34) to Great Quarter.
  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.398033
  • Longitude: -73.19206
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $8,847
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Brook, Lake, View, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Heat Pump, Radiator
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features: Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD6E5D83EE062071E053D501100AB86B
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD6E5D83EE062071E053D501100AB86B
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Width: 12.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Dark Natural
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4256
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 300
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1491
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Water View, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 212584
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1910.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2210.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 78 Great Quarter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1413010707

$410,000

+4.2% / yr

Dec 6, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #612386042

$365,000

+394.7% / yr

Dec 2, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327047590

$1

-95.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1413010707

$410,000

+4.2% / yr

12/06/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #612386042

$365,000

+394.7% / yr

12/02/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327047590

$1

-95.2% / yr

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

Public Records for 78 Great Quarter Road

Taxable ValueLand$218,400Additions$207,510Total$425,910
Tax Record2025$12,241 ($1,020 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,491 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,491 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt753 SqFtStories2Lot Size104,544 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:56 B:1 L:14

Schools near 78 Great Quarter 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Great Quarter Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$410,000
3
2,210
104,544
60 Great Quarter Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
–
1
1.5
489
8,712
76 Great Quarter Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
$1
1
568
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68 Great Quarter Road, Newtown, CT 06482
$144,000
3
1,172
19,602
80 Great Quarter Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
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–
–
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54,450
56 Great Quarter Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
$23,000
–
–
–
18,295

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