Welcome to 8 Penwood Drive, a spacious ranch nestled on a private cul-de-sac with deeded beach rights to beautiful Gale Pond. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing, catch-and-release fishing, or relaxing on the private beach just steps from your home. Built with solid steel beam construction, this well-maintained home features hardwood floors, three fireplaces, newer windows, central air conditioning, a whole-house generator, and a newer septic system. The updated country kitchen offers Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a center island, hardwood flooring, and a cozy dining area with a fireplace. The adjoining heated sunroom with skylights provides year-round enjoyment and overlooks the backyard.The finished walk-out lower level adds over 800 square feet of living space, including a large family room with a fireplace, crown molding, and beadboard wainscoting. French doors lead to a brick patio and level landscaped yard. The lower level also includes a laundry room, workshop, abundant storage, and access to the attached two-car garage.The main level offers three bedrooms, including a primary suite with hardwood floors, a window seat, and a private bath with a whirlpool tub. Conveniently located near Penwood State Park, Talcott Mountain, Heublein Tower, shopping, dining, and amenities in Bloomfield, West Hartford, Avon, and Simsbury.
Est. $2,851 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8 Penwood Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24188861
Aug 18, 2026
Pending
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Aug 17, 2026
Sold
$515,000
$190/sq ft
Jul 15, 2026
Contingent
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Jul 3, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$175/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 2018
Sold
$322,050
$119/sq ft
Smart MLS #170060790
Jul 9, 2018
Sold
$324,900
$120/sq ft
Jun 22, 2018
Listing Removed
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May 18, 2018
Contingent
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May 18, 2018
Relisted
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May 3, 2018
Contingent
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Apr 1, 2018
Pending
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Mar 28, 2018
Listed
$324,900
$120/sq ft
Discover Penwood Road! Private cul-de-sac location with beach rights to Gale Pond for swimming, non-power boating, fishing (catch & release) or just sunbathing on the beach. Spacious ranch with large rooms, hardwood floors and three fireplaces. Solid steel beam construction, updated throughout with new windows, 2 year-old air conditioning and 12 year-old septic system. High end country kitchen with hardwood floors, Corian counters and stainless steal appliances, center isle and gas cooking. Kitchen has a sitting/eating area with fireplace that overlooks a 15'x12' heated walk-out sun room with skylights and tile floor. Formal living room with fireplace. Fabulous 26'x13' lower-level family room with crown molding, bead board wainscoting and fireplace. French doors lead to brick patio and level landscaped yard. Lower level also has laundry room with sink, storage and mechanicals. Also workshop that leads to a two-car garage. Three main level bedrooms with a master bedroom that has hardwood floors, window seat and full bath with Whirlpool tub. Walk the Metacomet Trail, hike Talcott Mountain Park to Heublein Tower, explore 10 miles of trails in Penwood State Park. Just minutes from dining, shopping and other amenities that Bloomfield, West Hartford Center, Avon and Simsbury have to offer. Penwood Association handles pond insurance, maintenance, water testing, dam inspections and floating dock.
Exterior paint will be touched up when weather permits.