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Weston, CT / SOLD
490 Newtown TurnpikeWeston, CT 06883
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Sale Price$335,000ClosedJune 29, 2022
Open house
Our Take
490 Newtown Turnpike is a 1940s carriage-house-style cottage with an open kitchen and living room organized around a stone fireplace. A private main-level bedroom connects to a den/office converted from the garage, with the option to restore that space to its original use. Upstairs, two spaces accommodate the second bedroom, and the area over the original garage offers expansion potential. The property also has a Generac generator. Area references include Devil’s Den and Trout Brook Valley preserves, plus access to Westport’s Compo Beach through a beach pass.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170477890- Bedrooms
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,477
- Year built
- 1940
- Acres
- 0.37
- Property taxes
- $4,850
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- 1940s carriage-house-style cottage
- Open kitchen and living room
- Stone fireplace in the living space
- Main-level bedroom with adjoining den/office
- Den converted from the original garage
- Expansion potential over the original garage
- Generac generator
- Access to preserves and Compo Beach
Read the full listing description
Charming carriage house style 1940’s cottage offers a great opportunity to live in Weston. Features include an open kitchen/living room space with a welcoming stone fireplace to cuddle up by. There is a main level private bedroom with access to a den/office which had been converted from the garage but could easily be transformed back to it’s original use. Upstairs offers two spaces for the second bedroom plus excellent potential for expansion over the original garage area. The home also has Generac generator. Weston has award winning schools and Weston Center. Enjoy Devil’s Den Nature Preserve and Trout Brook Valley Preserve with miles of walking trails. Residents can purchase a beach pass and enjoy Westport’s Compo Beach
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Weston
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $335,000 | |
| Original list price | $399,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $335,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $1,675. 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 Houlihan Lawrence
Robert Neumann
SmartMLS · Listing #170477890 · Closed
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