Newtown, CT / SOLD

20 Shepaug RoadNewtown, CT 06482

The buyer could have saved $2,135 in brokerage fees*

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 20% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

Sale Price$427,000ClosedOctober 30, 2023

Our Take

20 Shepaug Road is a three-bedroom ranch in the Shady Rest Lake Community, with access to a private beach area on Lake Zoar. Inside, the living room has a picture window, while the dining room opens through sliders to a private, level backyard and connects to a kitchen with oak cabinets. The main bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, and the home also offers an oversized attached two-car garage, a full unfinished basement, and a detached storage shed.

20 Shepaug Road — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $2,135 on brokerage fees*

When you buy with Cress, we give you back a portion of the brokerage commission we receive.

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*Estimate assumes a 2.5% buyer-agent commission and a 20% rebate. Actual savings depend on final purchase price and commission received. Based on the recorded closed price; this is a hypothetical estimate, not a statement of actual commission or rebate paid.

At a glance

Closed · MLS #170592798
Bedrooms
3
BathroomsBaths
2 full / 0 half
Square feet
1,552
Year built
1989
Acres
0.53
Property taxes
$6,266

July 2023-June 2024

What stands out

  • Private beach access on Lake Zoar
  • Three-bedroom ranch with two full bathrooms
  • Main bedroom with en-suite bath and walk-in closet
  • Dining room sliders to a private, level backyard
  • Oversized attached two-car garage with water hookups
  • Full unfinished basement with exterior Bilco door
  • Detached storage shed with electricity
  • Level lot with double-wide driveway
Read the full listing description

Located in the Shady Rest Lake Community, providing access to a private beach area on Lake Zoar, which is part of the Housatonic River, includes a pavilion, a sandy beach and a designated swim area, with ample parking. The garage was built in 1984, and the house itself was torn down and rebuilt in 1989 from the foundation up. The well location is original,septic tank 1986, additional septic field was added in 1990. This sprawling 3-bedroom Ranch has an extensive amount of living space. The property boasts a large oversized 2-car attached garage, providing ample space for vehicle storage or other uses and has hot and cold water hookup. Features of the interior include a large living room with a picture window, a dining room with sliders to a private and level backyard opened to a fully equipped kitchen with oak cabinets. There are 3 bedrooms in total, and the main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The two other bedrooms are spacious and have double closets. There are two full bathrooms, with one in the hallway. Most of the flooring throughout the house is wall-to-wall carpeting. The property has a full unfinished basement with bilco door to the outside. This area has the potential to be finished for additional living space. There is a detached storage shed with an overhead door and electricity, providing extra storage space. The property sits on a level and gorgeous lot with a double-wide driveway, making it easy for parking and outdoor activities.

Schools

Elementary
Hawley
Middle
Newtown
High
Newtown

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$427,000
Original list price$424,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $427,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,135. 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 Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Sandy Anderson

SmartMLS · Listing #170592798 · Closed

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