Off Market Aug 2018 for $735K

$1,548,377

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,369/mo

•

7,783

sq ft

8 Equestrian Rdg, Newtown, CT 06470

About this home

SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION! Views, Views, Views!! Rare opportunity to own a dramatic custom-built Contemporary style home on 8 bucolic acres that features a stream with a waterfall & stone bridge and a walking trail. Majestically sited, the approach to this dramatic home & setting will take your breath away! The views are amazing!! The RedGate Farm Equestrian Facility is just steps away, and if you love riding or watching horses, this is the perfect home for you! The plentiful windows, skylights & french doors bring in wonderful, natural light. This home is fabulous for entertaining & features so many interesting spaces, large rooms & offers many large walls to hang artwork. In fact renowned American Painter, Donald Purdy, painted many of his pieces here & were displayed at some of the world's top art galleries. The main-level master bedroom suite, privately tucked away from the other bedrooms, features 2 full baths, a dressing room, skylights & plenty of closets. There are an add'l 5 bedrooms on the upper level. The separate guest/office suite w/private entrance offers flexible space & can be used as either an office or In-Law/Au-Pair suite w/2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. In addition to the scenic property, there is a heated, gunite pool w/cabana. Let's not forget the heated potting shed! Updates include newer Buderus Furnaces, Water Heater, exterior painted in 2016, Auto-On Generac Generator, new carpeting in upper-level bedrooms. Bring your personal touch and updates!

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

8 acresLot Size

$199Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 car garageParking

Listed by Kathryn Schmitt • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Bought with William Piccirillo • Keller Williams Realty

Source:Smart MLS #170069219

Redfin Estimate

$1,548,377

$813K since sold in August 2018$376K since August

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This home's estimate is 16.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,239,000
A
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,340,000
B
5 beds4 baths5,581 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,840,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths5,998 sq ft
14 Merlins Ln, Newtown, CT 06470
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$860,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths6,052 sq ft
17 Herrmann Ln, Easton, CT 06612
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$910,000
E
5 beds4 baths3,980 sq ft
2 Eden Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,800,000
F
4 beds4 baths3,180 sq ft
21 Split Rock Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

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Market trends in 06470, CT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$685K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

54d

3 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Equestrian Rdg

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170069219

Aug 31, 2018

Sold

$735,000

$94/sq ft

Aug 10, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jun 26, 2018

Price Changed

$769,000

$99/sq ft

Apr 27, 2018

Price Changed

$999,000

$128/sq ft

Apr 6, 2018

Listed

$1,150,000

$148/sq ft

Smart MLS #99174662

Jan 2, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Mar 2, 2017

Listed

$1,375,000

$177/sq ft

Smart MLS #99083334

May 29, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2014

Listed

$2,400,000

$308/sq ft

Smart MLS #98068373

Sep 11, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Apr 1, 2000

Listed

$1,725,000

$222/sq ft

Smart MLS #98038307

Mar 18, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Mar 18, 1999

Listed

$1,525,000

$196/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 19, 1991

Sold

$800,000

$103/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,482 (−15.7%)

$218,400 + $638,370

$856,770

2022

$26,673 (+1.3%)

$155,450 + $613,880

$769,330

2021

$26,343 (−0.3%)

$155,450 + $604,810

$760,260

2020

$26,427

$155,450 + $604,810

$760,260

2019

$26,434 (−13.2%)

$155,450 + $604,810

$760,260

2018

$30,447 (+14.6%)

$155,450 + $733,760

$889,210

2017

$26,564 (+0.8%)

$194,240 + $590,040

$784,280

2016

$26,352 (+1.6%)

$194,240 + $590,040

$784,280

2015

$25,936 (−0.7%)

$194,240 + $590,040

$784,280

2014

$26,124

$194,240 + $590,040

$784,280

Tax history for 8 Equestrian Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,482 (−15.7%)

$218,400 + $638,370

$856,770

2022

$26,673 (+1.3%)

$155,450 + $613,880

$769,330

2021

$26,343 (−0.3%)

$155,450 + $604,810

$760,260

2020

$26,427

$155,450 + $604,810

$760,260

2019

$26,434 (−13.2%)

$155,450 + $604,810

$760,260

2018

$30,447 (+14.6%)

$155,450 + $733,760

$889,210

2017

$26,564 (+0.8%)

$194,240 + $590,040

$784,280

2016

$26,352 (+1.6%)

$194,240 + $590,040

$784,280

2015

$25,936 (−0.7%)

$194,240 + $590,040

$784,280

2014

$26,124

$194,240 + $590,040

$784,280

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

7,699

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

213819

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Tandem, Attached Garage
Garages Number: 5

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 16
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Central Vacuum, Security System
In-Law Apartment: Possible
In-Law Access: First Floor
Fireplaces Total: 2
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
# of Baths (Half): 2

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 8

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room
Room Count: 15
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Wood
Exterior Features: Balcony, Cabana, French Doors, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Shed, Underground Utilities

Lot Information
Lot Description: Water View, Treed

Pool Information
Swimming Pool
Pool Description: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Gunite

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Blue

Property Information
Waterfront Description: Brook
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 7699

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $889,210

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil
Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

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

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
Directions: Poverty Hollow to Equestrian Ridge. You will see the beautiful approach of this home from Equestrian Ridge
Direct Waterfront
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,699
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 213819

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Head O'Meadow Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

Newtown Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

7/10

Newtown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi

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 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

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Estimated sale price

$1.47M – $1.78M

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Home values near 8 Equestrian Rdg

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Equestrian Rdg, Newtown, CT 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6590 Sq. Ft.	$1,552,723
16 Equestrian Rdg, Newtown, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5518 Sq. Ft.	$1,509,696

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Equestrian Rdg, Newtown, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 7578 Sq. Ft.	$1,365,275
9 Equestrian Rdg, Newtown, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4608 Sq. Ft.	$1,151,043

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Equestrian Rdg, Newtown, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4057 Sq. Ft.	$1,200,898
13 Equestrian Rdg, Newtown, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5298 Sq. Ft.	$1,418,350

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