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Newtown, CT / 63 DAYS ON MARKET
52 Housatonic DriveNewtown, CT 06482
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Asking price$899,900PendingReduced $60,000 (6.3%) from original price · Price history ↓
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Our Take
52 Housatonic Drive is a level waterfront home on Lake Zoar with views across the water toward Mitchell Farm. Its open-concept living spaces include a kitchen with honed quartzite counters, Shaker cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and stainless-steel appliances. A sunroom with a cathedral ceiling and wood beams opens to a screened porch with removable plexiglass panels and views of the backyard. The property also includes a private beach and boat ramp, boat dock with swim ladder, garage, carport, and two storage sheds. The home has three bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath.
At a glance
Under Contract - Continue to Show · MLS #24194099- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 1,444
- Year built
- 1950
- Acres
- 0.37
- Property taxes
- $12,804
July 2026-June 2027
What stands out
- Lake Zoar waterfront with views toward Mitchell Farm
- Private beach and boat ramp
- Kitchen with honed quartzite counters and Shaker cabinetry
- Brick fireplace with pellet stove and skylights
- Sunroom opening to a screened porch
- Main bath with walk-in shower and marble counter
- Boat dock with swim ladder
- Garage, carport, and two storage sheds
Read the full listing description
Experience the Best of Lakefront Living on Beautiful Lake Zoar! A rare opportunity to own a level waterfront home with breathtaking views across Lake Zoar to picturesque Mitchell Farm. Whether you're swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, or simply relaxing by the shoreline, this exceptional property offers the lake lifestyle you've always dreamed of and is located in a golf cart friendly neighborhood with a private beach & boat ramp. Stunning water views greet you the moment you step in the front door and continue throughout the home's open-concept living spaces. Meticulously updated and in pristine, move-in condition, the home features a beautiful chef's kitchen with honed quartzite countertops, breakfast bar, all-wood soft-close Shaker Cabinetry & stainless steel appliances. The living room showcases a brick fireplace with a pellet stove & skylights with smart app-controlled blackout shades. The sunroom features a cathedral ceiling, wood beams, panoramic views and slider to a 13'x17' screened porch with removable plexiglass panels, creating the perfect three season retreat overlooking the large backyard that's perfect for entertaining. The main bath features a large walk-in shower, tile floor & marble counter. Additional features include Central AC, Luxury vinyl flooring, tiled baths, 200 amp service with generator hookup, propane warm air furnace & hot water heater, det. garage & carport, 2 storage sheds & a 10'x16' boat dock with swim ladder. A MUST SEE HOME!
Schools
- Elementary
- Hawley
- Middle
- Newtown
- High
- Newtown
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
A closer look at the location
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Latest asking price | $899,900 | |
| Originally listed | $959,900 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $899,900 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $4,500. 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.
Listed by Alpine Realty · (203) 426-2483
Gary Gilroy · (203) 770-8653
SmartMLS · Listing #24194099 · Under Contract - Continue to Show
Listing data checked: Oct 1, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT.
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