Own a piece of American history in historic Newtown, CT. The Benjamin Curtiss house c. 1747, built by one of Newtown's Founding Fathers, located in Sandy Hook, is a classic, three-story, center-chimney colonial, whose high ceilings, spacious rooms featuring beautifully handcrafted wainscoted woodwork, reflect the status of its original owner. The home features 4B with 3.5 baths and boasts seven fireplaces! Since 2022, the house has been tastefully improved by the current owners, who worked with the noted Interior Designer, Schuyler Samperton. Most notable is the third floor conversion of a stunning primary bedroom suite and study. Adorned by mature landscaping, stone walls, formal English gardens, the property was featured by the Newtown Historical Society's "Home and Garden Tour" (2018). An oasis of natural beauty has views of the Pootatuck River and Lake Zoar.The home's historic character has been successively safeguarded by its owners with a mindful curator's attention to detail; a chef's kitchen, updated baths, bedroom configurations, enhance the modern living space, yet preserving the home's authentic 18th Century provenance. An absolute must-see diamond in Sandy Hook!
Single-familyProperty Type
1747Year Built
1.51 acresLot Size
$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bill Whitehead• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listed by John Talley• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Own a piece of American history in historic Newtown, Connecticut. The Benjamin Curtiss house c. 1747, built by one of Newtown’s Founding Fathers and located in the Sandy Hook section of Newtown is a three-story, classic center-chimney colonial, whose spacious rooms feature beautifully handcrafted wainscoted woodwork reflecting the status of its original owner. The home features three bedrooms with two and half bathrooms and boasts seven fireplaces!Both house and property have been meticulously maintained and enhanced by the current owners over the last twenty years. The property has several stone walls and a formal English garden and was exclusively featured by the Newtown Historical Society’s annual “Home and Garden Tour” as recently as 2018. A woodland path with views of where the Pootatuck River and Lake Zoar meet are among some of the many attractions that make this home so uniquely desirable. The home’s historic provenance has been exquisitely preserved by the owners with a museum curator’s eye for detail; beautifully renovated chef’s kitchen and updated baths enhance a modern living space, all while aligning with the home’s stunning antique character and aesthetic. An antique lover’s must-see in Sandy Hook!
Please note that garden artifacts including troughs are excluded from sale but may be purchased separately. Moments to the quaint village of Sandy Hook. Simply spectacular.
Smart MLS #98131559
May 24, 2002
Listed
$529,900
$217/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 16, 1998
Sold
$365,000
$150/sq ft
Smart MLS #98019940
Jul 20, 1998
Listed
$395,000
$162/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,227 (+5.4%)
$81,250 + $308,500
$389,750
2022
$9,703
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2021
$9,697 (−0.3%)
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2020
$9,728
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2019
$9,731 (+1.5%)
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2018
$9,583 (+14.9%)
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2017
$8,337 (+0.8%)
$70,560 + $175,590
$246,150
2016
$8,271 (−7.3%)
$70,560 + $175,590
$246,150
2015
$8,922 (−0.7%)
$70,560 + $199,240
$269,800
2014
$8,987
$70,560 + $199,240
$269,800
Tax history for 211 Walnut Tree Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,227 (+5.4%)
$81,250 + $308,500
$389,750
2022
$9,703
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2021
$9,697 (−0.3%)
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2020
$9,728
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2019
$9,731 (+1.5%)
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2018
$9,583 (+14.9%)
$72,880 + $206,990
$279,870
2017
$8,337 (+0.8%)
$70,560 + $175,590
$246,150
2016
$8,271 (−7.3%)
$70,560 + $175,590
$246,150
2015
$8,922 (−0.7%)
$70,560 + $199,240
$269,800
2014
$8,987
$70,560 + $199,240
$269,800
*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
1.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,441
Year built
1747
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
209239
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Tandem, Barn, Detached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: Basement
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Fireplaces Total: 7
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer