Newtown, CT / SOLD

35 Poverty Hollow RoadNewtown, CT 06470

The buyer could have saved $3,715 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$743,000ClosedDecember 16, 2025

Our Take

35 Poverty Hollow Road is a four-bedroom home with three full baths and one half bath on 4.95 acres in southwest Newtown. Its hilltop setting offers views of Red Gate Farm, while the open floor plan includes custom woodwork, built-ins, and a family room with wide-plank hardwood floors and two fireplaces with Vermont Castings wood stoves. A glass-walled sunroom, formal dining room, and updated eat-in kitchen provide distinct spaces for daily use and entertaining. Recent work includes a new roof and septic system, a renovated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, bedroom carpets, and freshly painted interiors.

35 Poverty Hollow Road — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $3,715 on brokerage fees*

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

See how the commission rebate works ↗

*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 #24136413
Bedrooms
4
BathroomsBaths
3 full / 1 half
Square feet
3,168
Year built
1985
Acres
4.95
Property taxes
$13,587

July 2025-June 2026

What stands out

  • Views toward scenic Red Gate Farm
  • Open floor plan with custom woodwork
  • Family room with two Vermont Castings wood stoves
  • Sunroom with walls of glass
  • Updated eat-in kitchen with new appliances
  • Primary bath with a new skylight
  • New roof and septic system
  • Refinished hardwood floors and bedroom carpets
Read the full listing description

Welcome to 35 Poverty Hollow Road, an idyllic retreat nestled in southwest Newtown with sweeping views of the scenic Red Gate Farm. This beautiful hilltop home offers privacy, timeless charm, and modern updates, making it truly move-in ready. Inside, the open floor plan highlights custom woodwork and built-ins throughout, with a spacious family room featuring wide-plank hardwood floors and two fireplaces with Vermont Castings wood stoves, the perfect backdrop for cozy New England evenings. Walls of glass in the sunroom invite natural light and year-round views of the serene property, while the formal dining room and updated eat-in kitchen with new counters, backsplash, appliances, and under-mount lighting create ideal spaces for both casual living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a new skylight in the bath, while additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. Vaulted ceilings add architectural character and volume, enhancing the sense of openness in every room. This home has been extensively improved, offering buyers peace of mind with modern updates. Recent enhancements include a new roof, new septic system, renovated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, new carpets in the bedrooms, freshly painted interiors including ceilings, and updated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, outlets, and light switches.

Schools

Elementary
Head O'Meadow
Middle
Not provided
High
Newtown

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

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$743,000
Original list price$725,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $743,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,715. 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 William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l · (203) 438-9531

Julie Setterlund · (203) 253-2552

SmartMLS · Listing #24136413 · Closed

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