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Newtown, CT / SOLD
65 Bankside TrailNewtown, CT 06482
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Sale Price$361,000ClosedSeptember 2, 2024
Open house
Our Take
65 Bankside Trail in Newtown is a cottage on Lake Zoar, sold with 71 Bankside Trail as a combined 0.45-acre property. The home has year-round lake views from the deck and living areas, an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living space with vaulted ceilings, and a loft area for the second bedroom. The main level includes the primary bedroom, while the lower level provides storage. A patio/garden area, newer windows, recently painted exterior, and a roof approximately eight years old are also noted. The property is sold as-is.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24023617- Bedrooms
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,032
- Year built
- 1935
- Acres
- 0.45
- Property taxes
- $8,254
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Lake Zoar waterfront property
- Sold with 71 Bankside Trail
- Combined 0.45-acre lot
- Year-round lake views from deck and living areas
- Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living space
- Vaulted ceilings and loft for second bedroom
- Main-level primary bedroom
- Patio/garden area
Read the full listing description
Great opportunity to own waterfront property on Lake Zoar! Property is being sold with 71 Bankside Trail. The 0.45-acre lot includes BOTH pieces combined. Enjoy beautiful year-round lake views from the deck, and living areas. The cottage with an open concept layout features a kitchen, dining, and living space with vaulted ceilings and a loft area for the second bedroom. Main level primary bedroom. Patio/garden area. Many newer windows throughout! The exterior has been recently painted, and the roof is approximately 8 years old. The lower level includes a storage area. Year round lake home or seasonal. Property sold as-is.
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Newtown
- High
- Newtown
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $361,000 | |
| Original list price | $380,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $361,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $1,805. 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
Liz Newnham
SmartMLS · Listing #24023617 · Closed
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