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Newtown, CT / SOLD
17 Borough LaneNewtown, CT 06470
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Sale Price$290,000ClosedApril 19, 2022
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Our Take
17 Borough Lane is a 1963 three-bedroom, one-bath ranch on a 0.43-acre lot in Newtown. The home has hardwood floors in the living spaces and bedrooms, a newer roof, and some mechanical updates from 2019. Its level rear yard sits on a quiet street, with expansion potential up or into the lower level. The location is two miles from the Interstate 84 on-ramp and minutes from restaurants and shopping.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170461274- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,056
- Year built
- 1963
- Acres
- 0.43
- Property taxes
- $5,448
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Three-bedroom, one-bath ranch
- Level rear yard on a quiet street
- Hardwood floors in living spaces and bedrooms
- Newer roof
- Mechanical updates from 2019
- Expansion potential up or into lower level
- Two miles to the Interstate 84 on-ramp
- Minutes from restaurants and shopping
Read the full listing description
A diamond in the rough can be found in this prime location in the heart of Newtown. Great level rear yard on a quiet street close to Town and Rt.84. Bring your imagination and your tool belt to update this 3 bed 1 bath Ranch on a great level lot with potential expansion either up or in lower level. Hardwood floors throughout living space and bedrooms and a newer roof installed. Some updates on mechanicals in 2019. 2 miles to 84 on ramp and minutes to great restaurants and shopping. 1/2 hr to Brewster Train Station and less than 2 hrs. to NYC. Showings to start Wednesday 3/2/2022. Please do not enter property unless you have a scheduled appointment.
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $290,000 | |
| Original list price | $325,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $290,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $1,450. 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 Drakeley Real Estate, Inc.
Jeffrey Boucher
SmartMLS · Listing #170461274 · Closed
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