Rich in history the John Wilcox homestead, originally built in 1738 in Middletown, Connecticut was dismantled, moved and meticulously reassembled in 1990 with each beam placed back to its original position on a stunning country road on 3 gorgeous acres. A quintessential Connecticut Saltbox home reimagined for today’s lifestyle, will capture your heart. Once you step inside the light-filled foyer that boasts original beams, chestnut floors, and a winding staircase, you know you are in a special house. The home features 4 bedrooms, with potential for in law/au pair or in home office suite. Newer baths, hand hewn beams, chestnut & four fireplaces.The large family room has beautiful custom built cabinetry with a cozy fireplace. The kitchen & breakfast room features a seven foot fireplace and working beehive oven to recreate the original feel of the kitchen. The home has been meticulously maintained, freshly painted interior and exterior. A new energy efficient furnace was installed in 2017, the home has central air, central vacuum, wired for a generator, attached two car garage and so much more. The property also features a slate patio, stonewalls & perennial gardens. This home is a one of a kind property that combines old world charm with modern conveniences. Located within 90 minutes of New York and great for a down county commute, yet close to the center of town and award winning restaurants, & the town's historic Main Street. Featured in the 2017 Newtown Historic house Tour.
Single-familyProperty Type
1730Year Built
3.11 acresLot Size
$345Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Fairchild• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Cheryl Bergeron• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Steven Lucca• Keller Williams Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170292800
Redfin Estimate
$860,998
$311K since sold in August 2020$17K since October
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This home's estimate is 38.4% higher than the average sale price ($622K) of 6 comparable homes.
A match made in heaven-antique architectural elements combine with modern construction to create a true work of art. Simple elegance artfully mingles with primitive sophistication in this unique home. Old and new seamlessly coexist: A 1738 Middletown colonial, dismantled, moved & reassembled in the heart of Newtown. Hand-hewn beams, chestnut floors, 4 fireplaces and wrought iron hardware celebrate the craft of days gone by. Today’s amenities are quietly integrated creating a harmonious and flexible environment in this re-interpreted Saltbox. In-law/au pair potential- minutes to schools, shopping, and restaurants- easy down county commute + 90 minutes to NYC.
Smart MLS #98332838
Aug 3, 2007
Listing Removed
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May 13, 2007
Listed
$729,900
$292/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 2004
Sold
$775,000
$310/sq ft
Smart MLS #98212607
Sep 18, 2004
Listed
$779,000
$312/sq ft
Smart MLS #98028409
Oct 30, 1998
Listed
$379,500
$152/sq ft
Smart MLS #95028420
Sep 24, 1995
Listed
$316,000
$126/sq ft
Smart MLS #94015501
Sep 23, 1995
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 1994
Listed
$345,000
$138/sq ft
Smart MLS #94806740
May 1, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Feb 2, 1994
Listed
$379,900
$152/sq ft
Smart MLS #92805432
Feb 1, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Aug 23, 1992
Listed
$379,900
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,165 (+13.4%)
$147,310 + $278,170
$425,480
2022
$9,850 (+0.8%)
$100,300 + $183,810
$284,110
2021
$9,776 (−0.3%)
$100,300 + $181,840
$282,140
2020
$9,807
$100,300 + $181,840
$282,140
2019
$9,810 (+1.6%)
$100,300 + $181,840
$282,140
2018
$9,660 (+3.2%)
$100,300 + $181,840
$282,140
2017
$9,365 (+1.3%)
$114,320 + $162,180
$276,500
2016
$9,245 (+1.6%)
$114,320 + $160,830
$275,150
2015
$9,099 (−0.7%)
$114,320 + $160,830
$275,150
2014
$9,165
$114,320 + $160,830
$275,150
Tax history for 61 Brushy Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,165 (+13.4%)
$147,310 + $278,170
$425,480
2022
$9,850 (+0.8%)
$100,300 + $183,810
$284,110
2021
$9,776 (−0.3%)
$100,300 + $181,840
$282,140
2020
$9,807
$100,300 + $181,840
$282,140
2019
$9,810 (+1.6%)
$100,300 + $181,840
$282,140
2018
$9,660 (+3.2%)
$100,300 + $181,840
$282,140
2017
$9,365 (+1.3%)
$114,320 + $162,180
$276,500
2016
$9,245 (+1.6%)
$114,320 + $160,830
$275,150
2015
$9,099 (−0.7%)
$114,320 + $160,830
$275,150
2014
$9,165
$114,320 + $160,830
$275,150
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.11 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,499
Year built
1730
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
206728
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage, Unpaved, Paved
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: Upper level
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Central Vacuum
In-Law Apartment: Possible
In-Law Access: Possible
Fireplaces Total: 4
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer