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8 Overlook Knoll Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
About this home
Welcome to 8 Overlook Knoll Rd-Totally renovated 1,855 square foot 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape that was rebuilt from the foundation up in 2012. Features include an open floor plan with recessed lighting, central air conditioning & hardwood floors throughout, large living/family room with cathedral ceiling and slider to deck overlooking the private back yard, 1st floor master bedroom with full bath & walk-in closet, kitchen with Maple raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Upper level features 2 generous sized bedrooms, one with double closets and one with a walkin closet and a full hallway bath. Lower level basement with slider to the rear yard and access to garage. This home is located in a private community bordering Lake Zoar with boat ramp & beach/park area with covered picnic pavilion, horseshoe pits, volleyball area and kayak racks.
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Sale history for 8 Overlook Knoll Rd
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$172/sq ft
$183/sq ft
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Tax history for 8 Overlook Knoll Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage & Parking: Under House Garage, Paved
- Garages Number: 1
Interior
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 6
- Laundry Room Location: Hookups in basement
- Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
- Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Cooling System: Central Air
- Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- # of Baths (Half): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 3
- Room Information
- Room Count: 9
- Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Garage Access, Walk-out
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Fiberglass Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features: Deck
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Sloping Lot
- Land Information
- Encumbrances Restrictions: Right of Way
- Building Information
- New Construction Type: Torn Down & Rebuilt
- Foundation Type: Block
- Construction Description: Frame
- Color: Clay
- Property Information
- Waterfront Description: Lake, Water Community, Beach Rights, Walk to Water
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1855
- Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $182,590
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewage System: Septic
- Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank, Electric
- Heat Type: Hot Air
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
- Energy Features: Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Home Owner's Assocation
- HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
- HOA Fee Amount: $120
- Association Fee Includes: Lake/Beach Access, Road Maintenance, Insurance
- Association Amenities: Park, Private Rec Facilities
- School Information
- Middle Jr High School: Newtown
- Intermediate School: Reed
- High School: Newtown
- Elementary School: Hawley
- Location Information
- Subdivision: Shady Rest
- State: Connecticut
- Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities
- Directions: Sandy Hook Center to Glen Rd Left on Walnut Tree Hill Right into Shady Rest left on Shady Rest Blvd left on Overlook Knoll Rd
- County: Fairfield
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,855
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.69 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1956
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Fairfield County
- APN: 209073
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 1
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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