Off Market Jun 2017 for $462K

$889,920

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,978/mo

•

3,143

sq ft

71 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482

About this home

Mini Estate! The James Thurber Homestead National Register 1780. Light-filled Georgian Home completely updated with $300K addition. Cathedral ceiling in kitchen with Viking and Subzero appliances, breakfast room, foyer, mudroom with washer/dryer, living room with bay window. Formal dining room, back & front staircases, full bath, & library. Second floor master bedroom w/dressing room and bath, updated bath, guest room, media room. Third floor full bath, office & 2 bedrooms, Carriage House with 2-car garage & potting shed. Separate rental Cottage w/light filled living room, kitchen, bath & sleeping loft. Sited on 2.36 park-like acres with English garden, stone fences & invisible pet fence. Agent/Owner.

The "Curtis Thurber House" was newly admitted to the National Register of Historic Homes in 2007. Dating back to 1780, this "Vintage Georgian Farm House" was the home of the Curtis Family who were early 18th c Settlers of Newtown. It became a vacation home in 1931 to James Thurber, distinguished American writer and humorist.

Single-familyProperty Type

1780Year Built

2.36 acresLot Size

$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Karen Alpi • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Bob Ward • Coldwell Banker Realty

Source:Smart MLS #99153064

Redfin Estimate

$889,920

$427K since sold in June 2017$0 since July

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This home's estimate is 0.6% lower than the average sale price ($895K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$875,000
A
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SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$1,200,000
B
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$875,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,476 sq ft
15 Timber Mill Connecticut Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$640,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,179 sq ft
23 Jeremiah Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$929,900
E
4 beds3 baths3,024 sq ft
93 Toddy Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$853,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,012 sq ft
3 Owl Ridge Ln, Sandy Hook, CT 06482

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Market trends in 06482, CT

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.2%

+1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$799K

$74K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

10 days MoM

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Sale history for 71 Riverside Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #99153064

Jun 16, 2017

Sold

$462,500

$147/sq ft

Jun 8, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jul 11, 2016

Listed

$495,000

$157/sq ft

Smart MLS #99112613

Apr 18, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Jul 13, 2015

Listed

$524,900

$167/sq ft

Smart MLS #99083840

Jul 13, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Oct 20, 2014

Listed

$562,500

$179/sq ft

Smart MLS #F989256

Oct 22, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Aug 7, 2014

Listed

$625,000

$199/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 27, 1998

Sold

$410,000

$130/sq ft

Smart MLS #98013298

May 10, 1998

Listed

$420,000

$134/sq ft

Smart MLS #92805022

Feb 26, 1993

Listing Removed

—

Mar 29, 1992

Listed

$355,000

$113/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,294 (+6.0%)

$87,990 + $342,430

$430,420

2022

$10,653

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2021

$10,647 (−0.3%)

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2020

$10,681

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2019

$10,684 (+1.5%)

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2018

$10,521 (+20.9%)

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2017

$8,702 (+0.8%)

$69,220 + $187,690

$256,910

2016

$8,632 (+1.6%)

$69,220 + $187,690

$256,910

2015

$8,496 (−0.7%)

$69,220 + $187,690

$256,910

2014

$8,558

$69,220 + $187,690

$256,910

Tax history for 71 Riverside Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,294 (+6.0%)

$87,990 + $342,430

$430,420

2022

$10,653

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2021

$10,647 (−0.3%)

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2020

$10,681

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2019

$10,684 (+1.5%)

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2018

$10,521 (+20.9%)

$75,740 + $231,530

$307,270

2017

$8,702 (+0.8%)

$69,220 + $187,690

$256,910

2016

$8,632 (+1.6%)

$69,220 + $187,690

$256,910

2015

$8,496 (−0.7%)

$69,220 + $187,690

$256,910

2014

$8,558

$69,220 + $187,690

$256,910

*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

2.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Fairfield County

APN

209272

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: Main Floor
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air, Window Unit
Appliances Included: Counter Grill, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Breezeway, Foyer, Laundry Room
Room Count: 10
Basement Description: Crawl Space, Full, Hatchway Access, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Finished, Heated, Walk-up

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
Exterior Features: Grill, Guest House, Gutters, Patio, Shed

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Stone

Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone, Concrete
Construction Description: Frame

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $256,910

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Location

HOA Information
Association Amenities: Park, Tennis Courts

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

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Tennis Courts
Directions: Church Hill to Riverside. Property on Left.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.36 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 209272

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 5

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Schools

Sandy Hook Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Newtown Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

Newtown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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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, 14 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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$846,000 – $1.02M

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Home values near 71 Riverside Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1640 Sq. Ft.	$579,926
88 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1968 Sq. Ft.	$561,911

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$378,121
63 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2262 Sq. Ft.	$592,374

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2252 Sq. Ft.	$660,218
70 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$548,791

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