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Newtown, CT / SOLD
17 Birch Rise DriveNewtown, CT 06470
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Sale Price$475,000ClosedOctober 28, 2021
Open house
Our Take
17 Birch Rise Drive is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Newtown Borough on a level .6-acre corner lot. The interior includes an updated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, a walk-out lower level, and a two-car garage. City water, city sewer, natural gas, on-demand hot water, and central air conditioning are listed among the home's systems. Exterior features include a storage shed. The property is also described as being close to Route 25 and I-84.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170433033- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,358
- Year built
- 1960
- Acres
- 0.6
- Property taxes
- $6,847
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Three bedrooms and three bathrooms
- Updated kitchen with hardwood floors
- Walk-out lower level and two-car garage
- Level .6-acre corner lot
- City water and city sewer
- Natural gas and on-demand hot water
- Central air conditioning
- Storage shed in the backyard
Read the full listing description
Nothing short of the best here at 17 Birch Rise Drive. Nestled in the Newtown Borough this home is made for easy living with the most convenient amenities such as city water, city sewer, natural gas, hot water on demand and central AC - a necessity these days! You'll find this home on a level lot just a few quick minutes to the center of town and the famous Newtown Flagpole. Inside, enjoy the three-bedrooms, three-bathrooms, updated kitchen and hardwood floors throughout along with a walk-out lower level and two-car garage. The .6 acre corner lot is spacious with excellent curb appeal and a storage shed in the back. Borough Tax is $126.47/year. Living here, you'll be just minutes to a handful of parks, trails, golf courses, restaurants, Ferris Acres Creamery ... also a nice location for a commute being close to Rt 25 and I-84. Location, upgrades, pride of ownership - this one really has it all.
Schools
- Elementary
- Head O'Meadow
- Middle
- Newtown
- High
- Newtown
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $475,000 | |
| Original list price | $449,900 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $475,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,375. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Bob Ward
SmartMLS · Listing #170433033 · Closed
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