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Newtown, CT / 6 DAYS ON MARKET
170 Main StreetNewtown, CT 06470
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Our Take
170 Main Street is a mid-century Cape Cod with two bedrooms and one full bath, set on 1.85 acres. A white picket-fenced garden leads to the living room, where wide-board floors, tongue-and-groove walls, a brick fireplace, and built-ins define the interior. The kitchen connects to a breezeway and garage, with exits to the basement and backyard fieldstone patio. Upstairs are two bedrooms and the full bath. A detached garage provides separate space for storage, a studio, workshop, office, or retreat.
At a glance
Active · MLS #24203945- Bedrooms
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 800
- Year built
- 1940
- Acres
- 1.85
- Property taxes
- $6,212
July 2026-June 2027
What stands out
- Mid-century two-bedroom Cape Cod
- White picket-fenced garden entrance
- Wide-board floors and tongue-and-groove walls
- Brick fireplace with built-ins
- Kitchen with breezeway and garage access
- Backyard fieldstone patio
- Two upstairs bedrooms and full bath
- Detached garage for studio, workshop, office, or retreat
Read the full listing description
170 South Main St in Newtown is now available for sale. This mid century 2 bedroom Cape Cod has maintained period charm in a cozy nook off South Main Street. The homes front entrance is through a white picket fenced garden and delivers you into the living room which has beautiful wide board floors and tongue and grove walls surrounding a brick fireplace and built-ins. Through the living room you enter a quaint kitchen with a second exit to the breezeway connected to the garage. On the interior side of the kitchen you can exit to the basement with all updated furnace, water heater etc. and an additional exit to the backyard and fieldstone patio. The upper floor continues the rustic wood theme into 2 bedrooms and a full bath. There are variety of upgrades that can be made to the 1.85 acre property for a first time buyer or those with talent for DIY projects. The detached garage offers exciting possibilities beyond traditional storage. With its separate setting from the main residence, this versatile space could make a wonderful artists studio, creative workshop, hobby space, home office, or personal retreat. Bring your imagination and transform it into a space that perfectly complements your lifestyle.
Schools
- Elementary
- Middle Gate
- Middle
- Newtown
- High
- Newtown
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A closer look at the location
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Originally listed | $450,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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