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Newtown, CT / SOLD
28 Farview DriveNewtown, CT 06482
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Sale Price$450,000ClosedMay 13, 2025
Open house
Our Take
28 Farview Drive is a two-bedroom ranch with seasonal water views and covered decks on both the upper and lower levels. The main floor includes a large kitchen with breakfast nook, a dining/living area with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The walkout basement adds a full bath, recreation room, and two flex rooms for office or gym use. Outside, stone steps lead to a landscaped, fully fenced backyard. Updates include a 2018 roof, 2020 generator hookup, and 2024 sump and well pumps.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24060458- Bedrooms
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,159
- Year built
- 1940
- Acres
- 0.34
- Property taxes
- $5,897
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Seasonal water views from covered decks
- Floor-to-ceiling dining and living room windows
- Kitchen with a breakfast nook
- Walkout basement with full bath
- Two flex rooms for office or gym use
- Landscaped, fully fenced backyard
- 2018 roof replacement with new plywood
- 2024 sump pump and well pump installation
Read the full listing description
28 Farview Drive is a deceivingly spacious ranch with seasonal WATER VIEWS! The main floor has a large kitchen with a breakfast nook, 2 bedrooms with a J&J bathroom, FLOOR-TO-CEILING windows in the dining/living space with incredible seasonal views which can be enjoyed from both the upper AND lower covered decks. The WALKOUT basement has several large windows for natural light, a full bath, recreation room and two flex rooms for an office or gym too. Gorgeous stone steps lead into the backyard which was landscaped with grass and fully fenced in. The utility room has a built-in workbench with tons of storage. Additional highlights: 2024 installed new sump pump and well pump, raised well to grade in 2020. 2023 replaced and expanded the front porch. 2020 installed generator hookup. 2018 new roof (including all new plywood). Septic is covered by Pro-Sept Powderhorn insurance and is transferable to the new owners. Schedule your visit today! Agent is owner.
Schools
- Elementary
- Sandy Hook
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- Newtown
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $450,000 | |
| Original list price | $495,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $450,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,250. 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 NestSeekers International
Alyssa Kritzman
SmartMLS · Listing #24060458 · Closed
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