79 Riverside Road

Closed 4/21/22
Closed 4/21/22
Welcome to 79 Riverside Road!
Sold
Last Sold Price
$460,000
3 beds2,097 sqft$219/sqft
79 Riverside Rd, Newtown, CT 06482
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.31 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$219/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Peaceful, private, contemporary home uniquely nestled into a woodland hillside. The property will offer all sorts of surprise flowering plants, bushes and trees throughout the year. The current homeowners have created pathways throughout the property with daffodils lining the trails. So many peaceful vantage points throughout the property. Trees were removed in the rear of the yard to provide a light filled backyard and forest floor. As you enter the two story foyer, you will find a beautiful warm...Peaceful, private, contemporary home uniquely nestled into a woodland hillside. The property will offer all sorts of surprise flowering plants, bushes and trees throughout the year. The current homeowners have created pathways throughout the property with daffodils lining the trails. So many peaceful vantage points throughout the property. Trees were removed in the rear of the yard to provide a light filled backyard and forest floor. As you enter the two story foyer, you will find a beautiful warm wood paneled door surrounded by sidelights and a transom, custom terracotta flooring leading to a large eat-in kitchen and twin skylights bringing light from above. In the eat-in kitchen, there is a custom stacked stone fireplace surround with wood-stove insert to bring warmth on those cool days and nights. Two sliding doors lead out to the wrap-around deck from the kitchen and the living room/dining room ~ perfect for entertaining! The living room/dining room space with knotty wide board hardwood floors spans from the front to the back of the house and can accommodate any setup. Upstairs there are three generous bedrooms. The master has more of the knotty wide board flooring, a large walk-in closet with a California closet organizer system, a corner built-in and en-suite bathroom. The lower level is appointed with a tiled mudroom connecting the garage and an office/workout flex space. This property offers many wonderful unique features! Make your appointment today!
  • Listed by: Kathy Hamilton 203.417.2167 kathyhamilton@bhhsne.com • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listing closed: 04/21/2022 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170467725

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$505,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

99.8%

Newtown, CT

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Property Information for 79 Riverside Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,489 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Partial, Partially Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Garage Access, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage, Paved
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 2.31 AC / 100,623 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Church Hill Rd to Riverside Rd or Route 34 to Riverside Rd. #79 is on Left.
  • Elementary School: Sandy Hook
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.42306
  • Longitude: -73.261024
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Park, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $6,489
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Shed, Stone Wall, Wrap Around Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Ductless, Whole House Fan, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Combination Liv/Din Rm,Hardwood Floor,Sliders,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 32.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 12.7
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 10.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.9
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Sliders,Wood Stove
  • Room Length: 17.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 16.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.9
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.9
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.3
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 11.7
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Barn Red
  • Construction Description: Concrete
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Vertical Siding, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3800
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Description: Measured by Planometric
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 355
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1748
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Sloping Lot, Treed, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 210011
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1742.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2097.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator Ready, Programmable Thermostat, Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: Yes
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 79 Riverside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 20, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1489069516

$460,000

+1.9% / yr

Jul 2, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91095745

$309,900

+6.4% / yr

Feb 28, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91082130

$174,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/20/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1489069516

$460,000

+1.9% / yr

07/02/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91095745

$309,900

+6.4% / yr

02/28/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91082130

$174,000

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

Public Records for 79 Riverside Road

Taxable ValueLand$83,440Additions$213,940Total$297,380
Tax Record2025$8,547 ($712 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt320 SqFtStories2Lot Size100,624 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985ZoningR-2CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:44 B:13 L:3 U:3

Schools near 79 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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