Newtown, CT / SOLD

57 West StreetNewtown, CT 06470

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Sale Price$500,000ClosedNovember 19, 2023

Our Take

57 West Street in Newtown’s Borough is a four-bedroom Colonial built in 1770 on 1.66 acres described as open, dry, and flat. The first floor includes a kitchen, mudroom/laundry with a full bath, two living rooms, dining room, office/guest bedroom, and sun porch; the second floor has four bedrooms, a full bath, second laundry, and walk-up attic access. A detached garage formerly housed a milk delivery truck. The property has city water and sewer, an oil furnace, and 2023 interior and exterior updates.

57 West Street — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $2,500 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 #170580373
Bedrooms
4
BathroomsBaths
2 full / 0 half
Square feet
2,275
Year built
1770
Acres
1.66
Property taxes
$8,258

July 2023-June 2024

What stands out

  • Four-bedroom Colonial built in 1770
  • Nearly two open, dry, flat acres
  • First-floor kitchen, mudroom/laundry, and sun porch
  • Full walk-up attic with second-floor access
  • Detached garage formerly housed milk delivery truck
  • City water and sewer
  • Gas-log-ready fireplaces in multiple locations
  • 2023 kitchen, paint, and bathroom updates
Read the full listing description

ANTIQUE IN THE BOROUGH! Own a piece of history on nearly two open, dry and flat acres in the beautiful Borough of Newtown! The possibilities of this home and property are endless. Still owned by the same family for more than four decades, this four bedroom Colonial built in 1770 was just updated, while keeping all of its antique character and charm. The first floor offers a large kitchen, mudroom/laundry with a full bath, two living rooms, dining, office/guest bedroom, and a sun porch. The second floor has four bedrooms, a full bath, a second laundry, and access to the full walkup attic. City water and sewer, natural gas available. The fireplaces are gas log ready in multiple locations, piping in place. Original chimney needed to be recently removed. Kitchen has free standing gas log stove. The home was a former dairy and reputed to be part of Rochambeau's historic Newtown encampment. Detached garage previously housed the milk delivery truck. Minutes away from Castle Hill Farm for christmas trees, pumpkins, the corn maze, and Ferris Acres Creamery for ice cream. Nearby Ram Pasture for town events, and park for walking trails, playground, and ball fields. Easy access to Route 25 and I-84. Items to Note: Oil Furnace 6 yr old, W/D hookups on first and second floors. 2023 - new water heater, dining room floor sanded, interior and exterior paint, kitchen counters cabinets and faucet, second floor bath vanity sink and faucet.

Schools

Elementary
Per Board of Ed
Middle
Not provided
High
Per Board of Ed

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

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$500,000
Original list price$599,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $500,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,500. 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. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Tom Slekis

SmartMLS · Listing #170580373 · Closed

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