Showcasing a harmonious blend of natural elements, cozy comforts and simple pleasures, this idyllic Country Cottage is a tranquil, nature lover’s retreat nestled into 4.75 secluded acres of woods, gardens, stone walls, and mature landscape abutting acres of protected watershed forest. The home shines with vintage character and charming details like exposed beams, the original Great Room with its massive floor-to-ceiling native stone fireplace and soaring ceiling, a chalet-style interior balcony, window seats and a delightful screened-in porch. The many special features include the country-chic Kitchen (2020) with new SS LG and Frigidaire appliances, rich mahogany counters and custom cabinetry; a 4-bedroom septic system; a fabulous oversized 2-car garage/barn with an expansive loft above for storage and with the potential for finishing; a main-level bedroom and 2 additional bedrooms on the upper level, both with brand new carpeting over hardwood floors and an abundance of airy windows with sweeping views of the surrounding woodlands. All this, and a walk-out LL w/potential for additional finished living space! Enjoy the secluded grounds, abundant wildlife, perennial plantings, harvesting your vegetable garden, and cozying up for the first snowfall by the wood-burning stove and so much more. This special property is a haven of warmth, tranquility and natural beauty and is convenient to Easton Center town amenities and Lower Easton commute routes, area shopping and restaurants.
Discover, bucolic Easton, CT, an oasis of rural charm in busy Fairfield County with it’s historic sites, hiking trails, state forestlands, thousands of acres of open space and protected lands, farms, farm stands, streams, ponds and reservoirs. Escape from the hustle and bustle of urban living and discover all that Easton has to offer. Mere minutes to Easton Center and Fairfield, area sites, shopping, farms, restaurants, commute routes and only 60 miles to Manhattan's Upper West Side!
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
4.75 acresLot Size
$461Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Roni Agress• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Jessica Sigmund• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Bought with Oskar Adolfo Moguel• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source:Smart MLS #170581637
Redfin Estimate
$775,853
$101K since sold in September 2023$2,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 19.4% lower than the average sale price ($963K) of 6 comparable homes.
Sitting on a gentle knoll, this charming and rustic home has much to offer! Original Great Room w/floor to ceiling stone hearth, exposed beams, and sky high ceiling allows informal, flexible living. Updated kitchen, delightful screened-in porch, cozy family room, one bedroom on the main level and two more upstairs. Quiet setting provides a rare combo of seclusion in super-convenient Easton center for easy commuting and access to town amenities. Barn/garage has a cavernous loft for storage and hobbies. The property includes a backyard meadow and woods beyond. Beautiful custom masonry steps and retaining wall, newer 4 bedroom septic system. For more photos & perspectives, see the virtual tour and floor plan on line!
Public Records
Jun 19, 2002
Sold
$425,000
$253/sq ft
Smart MLS #98124207
Mar 8, 2002
Listed
$395,000
$235/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,084 (+1.8%)
$184,660 + $129,010
$313,670
2022
$8,921 (−17.5%)
$184,660 + $129,010
$313,670
2021
$10,814 (+4.4%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2020
$10,363 (−1.1%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2019
$10,473 (−0.2%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2018
$10,490 (−6.0%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2017
$11,159 (−8.6%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2016
$12,211 (+3.0%)
$244,950 + $151,390
$396,340
2014
$11,851
$244,950 + $151,390
$396,340
Tax history for 9 Old Sow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,084 (+1.8%)
$184,660 + $129,010
$313,670
2022
$8,921 (−17.5%)
$184,660 + $129,010
$313,670
2021
$10,814 (+4.4%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2020
$10,363 (−1.1%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2019
$10,473 (−0.2%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2018
$10,490 (−6.0%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2017
$11,159 (−8.6%)
$216,180 + $118,110
$334,290
2016
$12,211 (+3.0%)
$244,950 + $151,390
$396,340
2014
$11,851
$244,950 + $151,390
$396,340
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.75 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
1,556
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
114601
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Barn, Paved
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Window Unit
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3
Room Information
Room Count: 9
Basement Description: Partial With Walk-Out, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Porch-Screened, Shed, Stone Wall
Lot Information
Lot Description: Borders Open Space, Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Stone
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Sparrow Gray
Property Information
Radon Mitigation Air
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1556
Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Gravel
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $313,670
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator, Steam
Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Energy Features: Fireplace Insert
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Helen Keller
High School: Joel Barlow
Elementary School: Samuel Staples
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Black Rock Tpke to Route 136N to Old Sow. OR, Black Rock Tpke, to Center Rd, to Old Sow. Circular Driveway. Park next to Barn/Garage, enter through screened-in porch.
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,556
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Fairfield County
APN: 114601
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 7
Around this home
Schools
Samuel Staples Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Helen Keller Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
Joel Barlow High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
9/10
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Estimated sale price
$738,000 – $893,000
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