Off Market Oct 2020 for $450K

$633,949

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,049/mo

•

1,650

sq ft

56 Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

About this home

If you love modern design, check out this mid-century stunner! Ahead of his time, noted architect Carl Koch designed this Techbuilt house for efficiency and conservation. Today's open concept living with clean lines define the interior space. A wall of glass steps out to a new composite deck with views of treetops and winter sunsets plus hot tub to enjoy year around. Scandinavian style wood burning stove insert for cozy winter nights. European open kitchen complements the dining area and the bright and light living room. Upper level features 3 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and large banks of windows. Elfa custom closets in all bedrooms. All interior doors updated to solid wood doors with Emtek hardware. Park-like 1.5 acres offers stone walls, a seasonal brook with waterfalls, flowering mature trees and a wildflower meadow. Professional landscaped evergreen garden for year round interest. Outdoor LED recessed lighting above walkways and garage door. Bask in a whole lot of indoor and outdoor living space in this move-in ready home. See addendum for the many improvements. A stone’s throw to Holcomb Hill Wildlife Preserve, Rock Ridge Country Club, hiking areas, Dodgingtown Village market with gas station and CT’s only Waldorf School. Enjoy nearby Ferris Acres Creamery, Castle Hill Farm, Taunton Lake and Edmond Town Hall movie theater. Drive/Uber minutes to the Bethel Metro-North train to Merritt 7, Norwalk, Stamford, NYC.

Garden wooden Planter in front of house excluded. Garden Sphere's excluded. Large Globe light fixture in front bedroom excluded - Globe light fixture in foyer will be replaced.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

1.51 acresLot Size

$384Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Sharon Hoverman • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Sharon Hoverman • Coldwell Banker Realty

Source:Smart MLS #170331361

Redfin Estimate

$633,949

$184K since sold in October 2020$18K since August

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This home's estimate is 26.9% higher than the average sale price ($499K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$450,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,417 sq ft
23 Windaway Rd, Bethel, CT 06801
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$585,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,603 sq ft
24 Pleasant Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
SOLD DEC 16, 2025
$430,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,323 sq ft
7 Cross Brook Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$540,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,682 sq ft
18 Great Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$492,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,526 sq ft
10 Karen Blvd, Newtown, CT 06470

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$2,628/mo

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Market trends in 06470, CT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$685K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

54d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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$450,000
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$1,400,000
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$1,125,000
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152 Head Of Meadow Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
$387,000
2 beds1 bath922 sq ft
7 Parmalee Park Pl, Newtown, CT 06470
VIDEO TOUR
$1,450,000
4 beds4.5 baths7,595 sq ft
17 Equestrian Rdg, Newtown, CT 06470
$595,000
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6 beds7 baths4,228 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,649,000
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Sale history for 56 Birch Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170331361

Oct 27, 2020

Sold

$450,000

$273/sq ft

Sep 2, 2020

Contingent

—

Aug 30, 2020

Listed

$410,000

$248/sq ft

Smart MLS #99054164

Aug 4, 2014

Sold

$280,000

$170/sq ft

Feb 17, 2014

Listed

$279,900

$170/sq ft

Smart MLS #W1050798

Mar 27, 2009

Listed

$239,900

$145/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 23, 2006

Sold

$416,900

$253/sq ft

Smart MLS #98285366

May 24, 2006

Listed

$429,000

$260/sq ft

Smart MLS #98271814

May 24, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2006

Listed

$459,000

$278/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 31, 2005

Sold

$432,000

$262/sq ft

Smart MLS #98245026

Jul 13, 2005

Listed

$445,000

$270/sq ft

Smart MLS #98239313

Jul 12, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 31, 2005

Listed

$459,000

$278/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 31, 2003

Sold

$329,900

$200/sq ft

Smart MLS #98139787

Aug 25, 2002

Listed

$329,900

$200/sq ft

Public Records

May 31, 2002

Sold

$310,000

$188/sq ft

Smart MLS #98120815

Jan 29, 2002

Listed

$321,000

$195/sq ft

Smart MLS #98102422

Dec 31, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jun 2, 2001

Listed

$321,000

$195/sq ft

Smart MLS #98074132

Nov 6, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jun 3, 2000

Listed

$338,000

$205/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,164 (+13.2%)

$85,530 + $187,490

$273,020

2022

$6,326

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2021

$6,322 (−0.3%)

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2020

$6,342

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2019

$6,344 (+1.6%)

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2018

$6,247 (+11.7%)

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2017

$5,595 (+0.8%)

$80,570 + $84,630

$165,200

2016

$5,551 (+1.6%)

$80,570 + $84,630

$165,200

2015

$5,463 (−0.7%)

$80,570 + $84,630

$165,200

2014

$5,503

$80,570 + $84,630

$165,200

Tax history for 56 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,164 (+13.2%)

$85,530 + $187,490

$273,020

2022

$6,326

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2021

$6,322 (−0.3%)

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2020

$6,342

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2019

$6,344 (+1.6%)

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2018

$6,247 (+11.7%)

$76,720 + $105,740

$182,460

2017

$5,595 (+0.8%)

$80,570 + $84,630

$165,200

2016

$5,551 (+1.6%)

$80,570 + $84,630

$165,200

2015

$5,463 (−0.7%)

$80,570 + $84,630

$165,200

2014

$5,503

$80,570 + $84,630

$165,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.51 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

825

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

213202

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: 1

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
In-Law Apartment: No
Thermostat(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3

Room Information
Room Count: 7
Basement Description: None
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Hot Tub, Sidewalk, Stone Wall, Terrace

Lot Information
Lot Description: Open Lot, Water View, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped

Building Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Description: Frame
Color: White

Property Information
Waterfront Description: Brook, View, Walk to Water
Radon Mitigation Water
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 825
Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $182,460

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Domestic
Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Newtown
High School: Newtown
Elementary School: Per Board of Ed

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Route 302 to Taunton Hill to Birch Hill
Direct Waterfront
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 825
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 213202

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 4

Around this home

Schools

Head O'Meadow Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Newtown Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

7/10

Newtown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° 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

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$603,000 – $730,000

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Home values near 56 Birch Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$537,933
67 Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2849 Sq. Ft.	$753,992

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2203 Sq. Ft.	$686,988
53 Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$635,988

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2527 Sq. Ft.	$739,407
60 Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2131 Sq. Ft.	$614,674

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