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Newtown, CT / SOLD
24 Watkins Drive, Unit 24Newtown, CT 06482
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Sale Price$540,000ClosedFebruary 28, 2023
Open house
Our Take
24 Watkins Drive in Newtown is a 2008-built two-bedroom home with two full baths and one half bath in Regency at Newtown, a 55+ active adult community. Its kitchen has cabinets, an island, granite, and stainless appliances. The family room includes soaring ceilings and a gas fireplace, while the home also has a loft with hardwood floors, storage, and access to a bonus room. A lower-level recreation room, den/office, and half bath add flexible space. An oversized patio with privacy landscaping extends outdoors.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170540790- Bedrooms
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,184
- Year built
- 2008
- Acres
- Not provided
- Property taxes
- $9,003
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- 55+ active adult community
- Mature landscaping on the property
- Kitchen with island, granite, and stainless appliances
- Family room with soaring ceilings and gas fireplace
- Master bedroom with tray ceiling and full bath
- Oversized loft with hardwood floors and storage
- Lower-level half bath and tiled den/office
- Oversized private patio with privacy landscaping
Read the full listing description
Welcome to Regency at Newtown, 55+ Active Adult Community! Conveniently located just minutes to parks, walking trails, golf courses, tennis, grocery stores, restaurants, highways and more! Sited on a beautiful property with mature landscaping. This unit is sure to impress with easy, maintenance-free living at its best. Fantastic floor plan, perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Stunning kitchen with gorgeous cabinets, island, granite, and stainless appliances. Family room w/soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, and door to balcony. Master bedroom w/tray ceiling, walk-in closet and full bath. Oversized loft with hardwood floors, storage, and door to large bonus room (used as office). Lower level with half bath offers carpeted Rec/Play room and French doors to tiled den/office. Walk-out to oversized, private patio with privacy landscaping.
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $540,000 | |
| Original list price | $525,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Sold 11/09/21
$452,5002 beds · 2.5 ba · 2,927 sqft · Sold38 Watkins Drive, Unit 38, Newtown, CT 06482Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold 03/19/25
$525,0002 beds · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · Sold18 Watkins Drive, Unit 18, Newtown, CT 06482William Raveis Real Estate
Sold 10/28/25
$500,0002 beds · 2 ba · 1,803 sqft · Sold44 Watkins Drive, Unit 44, Newtown, CT 06482Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold 09/21/26
$555,0002 beds · 2 ba · 2,036 sqft · Sold13 Watkins Drive, Unit 13, Newtown, CT 06482Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Sold 05/23/22
$425,0002 beds · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · Sold14 Watkins Drive, Unit 14, Newtown, CT 06482House Canary Inc.
*Estimate: $540,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,700. 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 House Canary Inc.
Jeanne Varnum
SmartMLS · Listing #170540790 · Closed
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