This home's estimate is 37.6% higher than the average sale price ($576K) of 6 comparable homes.
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5 Benchmark Rd, Sherman, CT 06784
About this home
Dramatic Custom Contemporary with 1/8 Interest in DIRECT WATERFRONT access to CANDLEWOOD LAKE! Small enclave of lake community homes. Set on a perch overlooking Candlewood Lake w/Seasonal VIEWS. Vegetable Gardens, Area & Shed for Chickens, Wood Storage. PRIVATE SETTING that Abuts Naromi Land Trust & Private Church Property. Considered In-Town location with total privacy. Walk to Community Tennis, Walking / 1/2 M Jogging Path, Basketball Court kids play area, ballfield, Town Pavilion and Beach on CANDLEWOOD LAKE. A short stroll to Library, restaurant and other quaint Town Village amenities. Ductless Split AC. Stone & Hardwood Floors. Passive Solar & SOLAR PANELS-36 panels sunpower solar modules in 2007 & 10 additional added in 2021. INDOOR EXERCISE/RESISTANCE POOL 14 x 7 in 10x24 Sunroom-Ipe wood decking, added in 2002 (off back of house) Front of House is large sunroom with HOT TUB. Large Front Terrace. ARTIST/WRITERS STUDIO Over Garage - 1996. NEW SEPTIC TANK BEING INSTALLED.
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- OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 2PM$599,0004 beds2 baths2,838 sq ft363 State Route 37 Ct, New Fairfield, CT 06812Coldwell Banker Realty
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Sale history for 5 Benchmark Rd
$227/sq ft
$208/sq ft
$106/sq ft
$113/sq ft
$126/sq ft
Tax history for 5 Benchmark 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: Detached Garage
- Garages Number: 2
Interior
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 8
- Laundry Room Info: Main Level
- Cooling System: Ductless, Split System
- Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Dryer
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 3
- Room Information
- Room Count: 10
- Basement Description: None
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Cedar, Wood
- Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Lighting, Shed, Terrace
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, In Subdivision, Level Lot, Rolling, Sloping Lot
- Pool Information
- Swimming Pool
- Pool Description: Indoor Pool
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Slab
- Construction Description: Frame
- Color: Buff
- Property Information
- Waterfront Description: Lake, Access, Water Community, View
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2644
- Driveway Type: Private
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $273,100
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewage System: Septic
- Hot Water Description: Domestic
- Heat Type: Baseboard
- Heat Fuel Type: Electric
- Energy Features: Active Solar, Passive Solar
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Home Owner's Assocation
- HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
- HOA Fee Amount: $50
- Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance
- School Information
- Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
- Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
- Elementary School: Sherman
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Lake, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
- Directions: Sawmill to Benchmark
- County: Fairfield
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,644
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.95 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1981
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Fairfield County
- APN: 310864
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1808 Sq. Ft. | $690,988 |
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