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Newtown, CT / SOLD
8 Roosevelt DriveNewtown, CT 06470
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Sale Price$580,000ClosedSeptember 1, 2025
Open house
Our Take
8 Roosevelt Drive in Newtown is a three-bedroom, three-bath home with a remodeled kitchen and living space, hardwood floors, and fireplaces or stoves on both levels. The primary bedroom has a renovated full bathroom, while the walk-out lower level includes a third full bathroom, laundry room, and separate mechanical room. Outdoor features include a back deck, five-person hot tub, outdoor shower, and gas grill hookup. The property also has solar panels, a whole-house generator, updated electrical panels, and a newer roof.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24114612- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,000
- Year built
- 1965
- Acres
- 0.56
- Property taxes
- $8,004
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Remodeled kitchen with GE Café appliances
- Hardwood floors and two heating features
- Renovated primary bedroom bathroom
- Walk-out lower level with third bathroom
- Five-person hot tub and outdoor shower
- Back deck with gas grill hookup
- Views of the flagpole and church steeples
- Solar panels and whole-house generator
Read the full listing description
**PLEASE submit your highest/best offer by 6 PM Sunday evening, August 3. Fabulously remodeled kitchen/living space with high-end GE Cafe appliances (gas stove) Quartz counter tops, and copper fixtures. Spacious, bright, updated living space. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace upstairs and a wood-burning stove downstairs. Primary bedroom includes renovated full bathroom. Central air upstairs and in finished lower level with additional square footage/3rd full bathroom and wood-burning stove. Lower level is walk-out. In-law? Office or recreation area? Plumbing in place for a wet-bar. Step outside and enjoy the five-person hot tub on cool evenings, and an outdoor shower! Gas grill hook-up on deck. Enjoy coffee on the back deck while watching amazing sunrises. Iconic Newtown views overlooking the flagpole and church steeples. Peaceful neighborhood within walking distance of nature preserves, Main Street/library, General Store, shopping, churches, recreation. Minutes from schools, parks, I-84 for quick commute. Connected to city water and sewer. Fantastic sunlight throughout the home. Spacious and private yard. Three full bathrooms. Lower level includes a separate mechanical room, laundry room. Upgraded electrical panels, newer roof, fresh paint, new interior paint/recessed lighting. New oil tank plus supplemental gas and wood heat. Enjoy low electric bills with the solar panels! Electric dog fence. Whole house generator.
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $580,000 | |
| Original list price | $525,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $580,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,900. 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.
Kendra Bobowick
SmartMLS · Listing #24114612 · Closed
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