Last Sold Price
3 beds5,312 sqft$122/sqft
8 Palestine Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

Description

Architectural romance, and formal gardens adorn this sprawling ranch, set atop a quaint New England hillside. Absolutely stunning inside & out, sunlight finds its way into every inch of this beautiful home. Warm beams of light take hold of you, personally welcoming you into each room. An organic, flowing floor plan takes you effortlessly from one elegant room to the next, w/extensive moldings & unsurpassed details gracing the spacious living areas. The magnificent Master suite w/radiant heat - decedent,...Architectural romance, and formal gardens adorn this sprawling ranch, set atop a quaint New England hillside. Absolutely stunning inside & out, sunlight finds its way into every inch of this beautiful home. Warm beams of light take hold of you, personally welcoming you into each room. An organic, flowing floor plan takes you effortlessly from one elegant room to the next, w/extensive moldings & unsurpassed details gracing the spacious living areas. The magnificent Master suite w/radiant heat - decedent, yet tasteful moldings & timeless design with a spa like master bath adorned w/marble floors, whirlpool tub & rain shower -provoke a sense of peace & tranquility. Office or finished LL perfect for 4th bedroom, truly a unique opportunity.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/15/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Connie Widmann • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (203) 856-6491 C: (203) 856-6491 connie.widmann@raveis.com

Property Details for 8 Palestine Road

Status
MLS #
99052697
Days on Market
318
Taxes
$12,608 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1986
Lot Size
3.60 AC / 156,816 SF
Basement Description
Fully Finished, Full
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Ranch
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$699,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Newtown, CT

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Connie Widmann

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Elizabeth Tritschler; William Raveis Real Estate, Al Filippone

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Building Information for 8 Palestine Road

Stories-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size3.60 AC / 156,816 SF

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$4,355 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,304

Property Taxes

$1,051

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8 Palestine Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Rt 302 to Boggs Hill to Palestine #8 on right
  • Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
  • High School: Newtown
  • Intermediate School: Reed
  • Latitude: 41.371376
  • Longitude: -73.31563
  • Middle Jr High School: Newtown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, 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: $12,608
Virtual Tour
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Patio, Terrace
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 27.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 27.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 25.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
  • Room Width: 25.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry,Sliders
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Pantry,Sliders
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD5B5A0B614E715CE053D501100AFA9C
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,French Doors,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,French Doors,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 17
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath,Granite Counters
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 18
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Full Bath,Granite Counters
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 19
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 20
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Dove
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 6642
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Shake
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1686
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3626
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Treed
  • Parcel Number: 204237
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3626.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 5312.0
  • Zoning: R-3
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 8 Palestine Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #486737105

$650,000

+875.6% / yr

Mar 26, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #350547900

$10,600

-92.2% / yr

Aug 19, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #315225433

$635,000

+62.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #486737105

$650,000

+875.6% / yr

03/26/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #350547900

$10,600

-92.2% / yr

08/19/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #315225433

$635,000

+62.2% / yr

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

Public Records for 8 Palestine Road

Taxable ValueLand$151,090Additions$368,640Total$519,730
Tax Record2025$14,937 ($1,245 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,290 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,290 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt240 SqFtStories1Lot Size157,252 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated1986ZoningR-3CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNTWN M:14 B:7 L:16 U:1

Schools near 8 Palestine 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
Head O'Meadow 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: 8 Palestine Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$650,000
3
5,312
156,816
$470,000
4
0
$1,247,500
4
4,078
936,540
$975,011
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3.5
3,881
204,732
$750,000
8
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3,659
108,900

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