ROMANTIC OASIS RESORT: Entering the wooded, winding driveway your senses are infused with vibrant colors and lush grounds in a totally private sanctuary. These rambling, professionally landscaped, grounds are worthy of being called a mini resort with pool, outdoor covered wet bar, five private decks, patio with Koi pond, all architecturally lit, enhancing the effect. For entertainment enthusiasts, the ground level offers: a media room, cozy corner wet bar, pool table and lounge area , full bath, office and great storage space.Walk out to a screen porch, overlooking the pool and outdoor covered wet bar or choose a side deck to enjoy the forest view and horse shoe pit. The living room with cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace is filled with light through to the den area. Everblooming gardens surrounding the kitchen patio, bathe the dining area with sweet fragrance all summer long. Four bedrooms encompass the north wing with a spacious master suite boasting a second story aerie, used as work out space, accessed by a spiral staircase. Once a 2 car garage, now, half is being used as a workshop with space above which can easily be converted to an apartment with separate access. Bonus features include underground utilities, new water system and pool liner, whole house generator, great condition throughout, access to the outdoors from all living spaces, all meticulously cared for. A must see for those seeking peace, privacy and play in a beautiful environment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
3.15 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Grace Franjola• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Bill Cox• E.J. Murphy Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170402946
Redfin Estimate
$989,761
$225K since sold in July 2021$3,000 since October
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Market trends in 06778, CT
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
110.3%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$524K
$154 MoM
Avg. days on market
69d
0 days MoM
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Sale history for 20 School House Rd
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #170402946
Jul 26, 2021
Sold
$765,000
$185/sq ft
Jun 7, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 5, 2021
Listed
$779,000
$188/sq ft
May 24, 2021
Coming Soon
$779,000
$188/sq ft
Smart MLS #170191057
Jun 27, 2019
Sold
$449,900
$109/sq ft
Jun 24, 2019
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 2019
Contingent
—
May 6, 2019
Listed
$449,900
$109/sq ft
Contemporary ranch offers a showplace you'll be proud to own!! Very private on a (3.15) acre secluded wooded lot. The home is in pristine condition and has everything for entertaining family and friends! Enjoy the inground pool surrounded by multi level decks, beautiful gardens, an outside bar and outside fire pit. Outside lighting around the bar and pole lights around the pool are perfect for evening entertaining. No need to worry if the weather does not cooperate. There is a large screened in covered porch going into the fully finished walk out lower level which includes a (40x12) family room, (17x14) bar area, a TV room and a full bath. There is also an office in the lower level. On the main level you have 2,566 sq.ft. of living pleasure with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, formal living room with stone fireplace, dining area, den and beautifully remodeled custom kitchen with newer appliances. The master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet, loft area and huge master bath with walk in shower and double sinks. The laundry is located in the main bath which has a walk-in shower and soaking tub. There is a patio with fish pond and another deck off the kitchen. The roof on the house is 4 years old and the roof on the 2 car detached garage with loft storage area was replaced in 2019. One bay of the garage is currently being used as additional space to the workshop area but the framing is still in place to put back a garage door. Additional features are cair and whole house generator
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$8,684 (−2.9%)
$58,610 + $265,420
$324,030
2021
$8,943 (−0.4%)
$58,610 + $265,420
$324,030
2020
$8,976 (−1.8%)
$58,610 + $265,420
$324,030
2019
$9,138 (+8.2%)
$58,610 + $265,420
$324,030
2018
$8,442 (+0.4%)
$61,500 + $243,280
$304,780
2017
$8,412 (+3.4%)
$61,500 + $243,280
$304,780
2016
$8,138 (+6.0%)
$61,500 + $243,280
$304,780
2014
$7,680
$61,500 + $243,280
$304,780
Tax history for 20 School House Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$8,684 (−2.9%)
$58,610 + $265,420
$324,030
2021
$8,943 (−0.4%)
$58,610 + $265,420
$324,030
2020
$8,976 (−1.8%)
$58,610 + $265,420
$324,030
2019
$9,138 (+8.2%)
$58,610 + $265,420
$324,030
2018
$8,442 (+0.4%)
$61,500 + $243,280
$304,780
2017
$8,412 (+3.4%)
$61,500 + $243,280
$304,780
2016
$8,138 (+6.0%)
$61,500 + $243,280
$304,780
2014
$7,680
$61,500 + $243,280
$304,780
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.15 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,566
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Litchfield County
APN
819741
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 25, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 1
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4
Room Information
Rooms Additional: Workshop
Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Heated, Cooled, Apartment
Directions: From Route 254: Knife Shop Road to Newton Road to Reder Road to School House Road. From Route 8: Exit 41 to Marsh Road to Reder Road to School House Road.
County: Litchfield
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,566
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Litchfield County
APN: 819741
Home facts updated by county records on May 25, 2023
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Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 1
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Schools
Litchfield Center School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
Plumb Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
7/10
Region 20 High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
24% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$941,000 – $1.14M
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