***Seller is open to paying for a rate buydown which would reduce the buyer's interest rate by 1% for the first 1-2 years.*** Tucked away on a quiet country road, this exquisite newer Colonial offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience - just minutes from the heart of Newtown. Set on 2 peaceful acres, the home features 4 spacious bedrooms (with potential for a 5th), 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bath, and a 3-car garage. Beautiful hardwood floors extend throughout the home. The main level boasts a grand foyer that leads into a chef's kitchen outfitted with generous cabinetry, a center island with seating, wall oven, and granite countertops. Sliding doors open to a large back deck - ideal for outdoor entertaining. The oversized family room, complete with high ceilings and a fireplace, offers a welcoming space to relax or gather. Adjacent to the family room is a bright sunroom, perfect for a seating area or home office.
The main level also includes a formal dining room, a separate living area, a full bath, a half bath, laundry, and a flexible room that could serve as a fifth bedroom. Upstairs, the hardwood flooring continues into a luxurious primary suite featuring coffered ceilings, a large walk-in closet, a soaking tub, and a double vanity. A guest bedroom includes a private en-suite bath, while 2 additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The finished lower level offers incredible versatility, with new vinyl flooring and ample space for a second family room, game area, home gym, or studio - with direct walkout access to the garage. The solar panel system has created tremendous energy efficiencies. The back up battery acts as a generator during power outages. The town has plans to pave the road out to Brushy Hill. Two miles away is Dickinson Memorial Park which has tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic and playground areas.
This home is located on a road offering seclusion and privacy, yet it is only minutes from the center of Newtown. The covered front porch and the large back deck provide delightful morning and evening tranquil views. There are scenic gardens and pathways and perfect locations for a pool and cabana. There is a spacious foyer with a formal dining room to its right featuring inlaid hardwood, wainscoting, and coffered ceiling. To the left is the living room with wainscoting and crown molding. The main level has a game room which can convert to a main floor MBR or in-law suite, w/coffered ceiling, and the main floors full bath. There is a roomy office, and a great room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. The generous eat-in-kitchen has it all- granite, stainless, sliders to deck, an island with counter seating and a butler’s pantry with laundry. The upper level has the master bedroom with large full en-suite, water room and walk-in dressing room. A guest bedroom with private full bath and 2 other bedrooms with a Jack and Jill full bath concludes the upper level. All floors are hardwood, all baths are tiled, all windows double paned. The home has a full unfinished lower level with a walkout to the 3-car garage. This home has had full attention paid to all details and finishes as well as maintenance of power, security, and environment systems.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6064830
Mar 31, 2021
Sold
$730,000
$137/sq ft
Jan 7, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2020
Listed
$750,000
$141/sq ft
Offering seclusion and privacy, yet only minutes from the center of Newtown. Front porch and the lg back deck provide delightful morning & evening views room for pool. Spacious foyer, formal DR featuring inlaid hardwood, wainscoting, coffered ceiling. LR with wainscoting, crown molding. Main level has office, game room (can be MBR suite), great room with FP and vaulted ceiling. Generous eat-in-kitchen with granite, stainless, sliders to deck, island w/ counter seating, a butler’s pantry w/ laundry. Upper level has the master bedroom with lg full en-suite, water room, walk-in dressing room. A guest bedroom with private full bath and 2 other bedrooms with a Jack and Jill full bath concludes the upper level. All floors are hardwood, all baths are tiled, all windows double paned. The home has a full unfinished lower level with a walkout to the 3-car garage. This home has had full attention paid to all details and finishes as well as maintenance of power, security, and environment systems. Additional Information: Amenities:Tennis,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:3 Car Attached,
Smart MLS #170273248
Aug 13, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2020
Listed
$699,900
$132/sq ft
Smart MLS #98253875
Sep 20, 2005
Listed
$789,895
$149/sq ft
Smart MLS #98235399
Sep 13, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 3, 2005
Listed
$979,000
$184/sq ft
Smart MLS #98216765
Apr 22, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 28, 2004
Listed
$979,000
$184/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,525 (+6.7%)
$123,390 + $430,170
$553,560
2022
$13,608
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2021
$13,600 (−0.3%)
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2020
$13,644
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2019
$13,648 (+1.5%)
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2018
$13,440 (−11.1%)
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2017
$15,120 (+0.8%)
$110,420 + $335,990
$446,410
2016
$14,999 (+1.6%)
$110,420 + $335,990
$446,410
2015
$14,763 (−0.7%)
$110,420 + $335,990
$446,410
2014
$14,870
$110,420 + $335,990
$446,410
Tax history for 18 Beaver Dam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,525 (+6.7%)
$123,390 + $430,170
$553,560
2022
$13,608
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2021
$13,600 (−0.3%)
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2020
$13,644
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2019
$13,648 (+1.5%)
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2018
$13,440 (−11.1%)
$94,240 + $298,270
$392,510
2017
$15,120 (+0.8%)
$110,420 + $335,990
$446,410
2016
$14,999 (+1.6%)
$110,420 + $335,990
$446,410
2015
$14,763 (−0.7%)
$110,420 + $335,990
$446,410
2014
$14,870
$110,420 + $335,990
$446,410
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,110
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
2308581
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 3
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 10
Laundry Room Location: Main level off the kitchen in closet
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan, Security System
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4
Room Information
Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Garage Access, Liveable Space
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Porch, Deck, Gutters
Lot Information
Lot Description: Rolling
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Property Information
Radon Mitigation Air
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 4110
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $553,560
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil, 30 Gallon Tank, 80 Gallon Tank
Heat Type: Hot Air, Solar
Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Solar
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Energy Features: Active Solar
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Newtown
Intermediate School: Reed
High School: Newtown
Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Castle Meadow Road, Platts Hill Road to Beaver Dam
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,110
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 2308581
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 7
Around this home
Schools
Middle Gate Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Newtown Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
Newtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Newtown, CT • 06470
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
33
19
35
21
52
32
61
41
68
50
80
59
84
66
80
57
74
54
65
44
52
35
38
23
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.05M – $1.27M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $11,006 in fees.3 minutes to get started.
Get a free, detailed breakdown of how we calculated your estimate.