Newtown, CT / SOLD

6 Capitol DriveNewtown, CT 06482

The buyer could have saved $1,375 in brokerage fees*

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Sale Price$275,000ClosedDecember 18, 2024

Our Take

6 Capitol Drive in Newtown is a 1925 lake cottage with three bedrooms, one full bath, and access to Lake Zoar. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and large stone fireplace, and the home includes an eat-in galley kitchen. Updates include the roof, electrical panel, chimney, and oil tank. Outside, the property has a large yard and patio. The community beach offers member parking, a kayak drop-in area, a large gazebo, and a boat launch for power watercraft. Water is provided by Aquarion.

6 Capitol Drive — exterior photo
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Estimated buyer rebate

The buyer could have saved $1,375 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 #24047927
Bedrooms
3
BathroomsBaths
1 full / 0 half
Square feet
808
Year built
1925
Acres
0.23
Property taxes
$4,284

July 2024-June 2025

What stands out

  • Access to Lake Zoar
  • Vaulted living room ceiling
  • Large stone fireplace
  • Eat-in galley kitchen
  • Roof, electrical panel, chimney, and oil tank updates
  • Large yard and patio
  • Community beach with kayak drop-in area
  • Boat launch for power watercraft
Read the full listing description

Cozy Lake Cottage with access to Lake Zoar includes 3 bedrooms, and 1 bath. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and a Large Stone fireplace. Eat in Galley Kitchen and plenty of off-street parking. Water is provided by Aquarion. Updates include the Roof, Elec Panel, Chimney, and oil Tank. Large yard for planting and huge Patio for your outdoor living space. The Community Beach has member parking and an area to drop in your kayaks and enjoy the Large gazebo, or use the boat launch for power water crafts.

Schools

Elementary
Per Board of Ed
Middle
Not provided
High
Newtown

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

Price history

DateEventPrice
Closed price$275,000
Original list price$299,900

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Estimate: $275,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $1,375. 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 Raveis Real Estate

Debbie Blum

SmartMLS · Listing #24047927 · Closed

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