Stunning light & bright Cape at the end of a quiet driveway with picturesque park-like setting on 5 acres with an open floor plan loaded with modern amenities perfect for entertaining. In the heart of this home is the fabulous eat-in kitchen, perfect for cooking, entertaining or sitting in front of the oversized windows with a book and coffee enjoying the views of the serene outdoors. The custom kitchen has it all: Viking gas range, sub zero refrigerator, double dishwasher, warming drawer, wine cooler, ice maker, farm sink, marble back splash, quartz counters and french doors to the rear deck offering panoramic vistas of the yard with seasonal views of Taunton lake. The main level also offers a liv/rm, din/rm, mudroom, a bonus room with vaulted ceilings, perfect for recreation. Upstairs offers new central air, 2 baths, a laundry room & 3 generous size bedrooms: a tranquil master suite with a fireplace, huge walk in closet and spa like bathroom with 3 shower heads and concrete double sinks. The outdoor space includes a motorized awning to provide shade while dining al fresco. Step down from the deck to the custom stone fire pit area or relax next to the trickling water fountain with stone walkways & perennial gardens. Two car garage, generator hook up, charming shed, gazebo, mature plantings; and expansive backyard complete this enchanting property. All this just minutes to the center of Newtown. Convenient commuting location, min to exit 9 and 75 minutes to New York City!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
5.46 acresLot Size
$277Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Fairchild• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Jennifer Meyer• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170199402
Redfin Estimate
$879,937
$307K since sold in August 2019$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 26.2% higher than the average sale price ($698K) of 6 comparable homes.
Hold onto your heart-meander down the quiet driveway and discover this storybook cape. Privately set on over 5 acres, a Zen-like quality surrounds this special home and property. Lush gardens and imaginative stonework greet you at the door. Step inside to an open floor enhanced with antique chestnut floors. Entertain with ease in the chef’s kitchen, a masterful combination of classic and industrial style. Flexibility rules here with options at every turn: gather in the family room with a wood burning fireplace; enjoy a quiet moment in the den; move outside to the awning-covered deck or down to the stone patio and fire pit. Seasonal views of Taunton Lake are a bonus! Set in the heart of Newtown, this tranquil setting is minutes to shopping, restaurants and schools. Excellent commuter location, off I-84, exit 9. NYC is an easy 90 minutes. Full time living or weekend getaway…your dream begins here!
Public Records
Nov 10, 2003
Sold
$570,000
$180/sq ft
Smart MLS #98170087
Jul 21, 2003
Listed
$589,900
$186/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 1997
Sold
$277,000
$87/sq ft
Smart MLS #97028038
Oct 2, 1997
Listed
$279,897
$88/sq ft
Smart MLS #93806008
Jul 30, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 1993
Listed
$329,900
$104/sq ft
Smart MLS #92805720
Mar 31, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Dec 16, 1992
Listed
$329,900
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,742 (−5.6%)
$80,650 + $328,730
$409,380
2022
$11,383
$91,220 + $237,090
$328,310
2021
$11,376 (−0.3%)
$91,210 + $237,090
$328,300
2020
$11,412 (+0.4%)
$91,210 + $237,090
$328,300
2019
$11,368 (+1.5%)
$91,210 + $235,750
$326,960
2018
$11,195 (+32.4%)
$91,210 + $235,750
$326,960
2017
$8,456 (+0.8%)
$95,520 + $154,140
$249,660
2016
$8,389 (+1.6%)
$95,520 + $154,140
$249,660
2015
$8,256 (−0.7%)
$95,520 + $154,140
$249,660
2014
$8,316
$95,520 + $154,140
$249,660
Tax history for 55 Mount Pleasant Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,742 (−5.6%)
$80,650 + $328,730
$409,380
2022
$11,383
$91,220 + $237,090
$328,310
2021
$11,376 (−0.3%)
$91,210 + $237,090
$328,300
2020
$11,412 (+0.4%)
$91,210 + $237,090
$328,300
2019
$11,368 (+1.5%)
$91,210 + $235,750
$326,960
2018
$11,195 (+32.4%)
$91,210 + $235,750
$326,960
2017
$8,456 (+0.8%)
$95,520 + $154,140
$249,660
2016
$8,389 (+1.6%)
$95,520 + $154,140
$249,660
2015
$8,256 (−0.7%)
$95,520 + $154,140
$249,660
2014
$8,316
$95,520 + $154,140
$249,660
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,174
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
204655
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, Unpaved
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: large walk in laundry room
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 2
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Window Unit
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller