Good things come in small packages and this little gem sparkles! Total renovation of this peerless Pinewood Lake cottage completed in 2020 with new roof, Alder wood doors, board & batten cedar siding, cedar decks, outdoor shower, LVT plank flooring, kitchen, bath, high efficiency HVAC, windows/sliders and on-trend fixtures and finishes. Excellent use of space and open plan layout features living room/dining area with vaulted ceiling with sliders to deck with stairs leading to large, partially fenced backyard with lake views and outdoor shower. The chef's kitchen boasts a breakfast bar with great storage, white maple Shaker style cabinets, quartz counters, glass tile backsplash, LG stainless appliances including 5 burner gas range. Located off the kitchen are sliding glass doors to a deck to enjoy lake views with your morning coffee or evening cocktail. A sleek gray and white bath features an oversized ceramic subway tiled shower, next level vanity and black iron fixtures. Sunny bedroom has multiple windows, closet & cedar storage with barn door. The foyer can double as a home office and stackable washer/dryer is tucked neatly behind a barn door. Cottages here are rarely available and this one is the finest at the lake with oversized paved driveway and large lot. Home conveys with private deeded beach rights. Pinewood Lake Association membership optional. See addendum. Convenient location near town pool, parks, hike/bike trails, shopping & transportation;68 miles from NYC.
Optional PLA dues were $530 in 2020 and include use of lake, clubhouse, beach, canteen, boating, fishing, basketball court, ice skating and social activities. Pinewood Lake club house was originally build as a theater in the 1930's, called Pine Brook Country Club and was a summer refuge for New York playwrights and actors. Residing in cottages surrounding the lake, well know actors performed in the theater and enjoyed the beautiful vistas and convenience to NYC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$762Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Laura Sydney• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Lindsey Rosen• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170352286
Redfin Estimate
$499,142
$167K since sold in December 2020$3,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 3% lower than the average sale price ($515K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautiful cozy 1 Bedroom home with volume ceilings and open floor plan on wooded lot in private Pinewood Lake community,(fee to join beach community) Home was completely remodeled and expanded in 1997 from a cottage to this updated home on an oversized lot with plenty of room for expansion, City sewer and water, gas heat, parking for 4+ cars off street, very deep lot runs back to stream, map available, Feel free to drive by and familiarize yourself with the sought after Pinewood lake community, home is occupied, contact your agent before going on the property. Be in for the summer and take full advantage of all Pinewood lake has to offer.
Smart MLS #98460590
Oct 5, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 26, 2010
Listed
$269,900
$412/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1997
Sold
$57,000
$87/sq ft
Smart MLS #97020003
Jul 7, 1997
Listed
$69,900
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$7,183 (+42.2%)
$137,410 + $68,950
$206,360
2021
$5,051
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2020
$5,051 (+2.2%)
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2018
$4,941 (+1.9%)
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2017
$4,847 (+1.9%)
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2016
$4,756 (+11.5%)
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2014
$4,264
$96,700 + $32,600
$129,300
Tax history for 61 Old Sawmill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$7,183 (+42.2%)
$137,410 + $68,950
$206,360
2021
$5,051
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2020
$5,051 (+2.2%)
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2018
$4,941 (+1.9%)
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2017
$4,847 (+1.9%)
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2016
$4,756 (+11.5%)
$102,060 + $38,430
$140,490
2014
$4,264
$96,700 + $32,600
$129,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
655
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
398705
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Paved, Off Street Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 3
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available
In-Law Apartment: No
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 1
Room Information
Rooms Additional: Foyer
Room Count: 5
Basement Description: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shingle, Vertical Siding, Cedar
Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Water View, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Gray
Property Information
Waterfront Description: Lake, Association Optional, Beach Rights, View
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 655
Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $140,490
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewer Usage Fee Annual: $174
Sewer Assess Description: 682.76 annually
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: Domestic
Heat Type: Other
Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Propane
Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
Location
HOA Information
Has Home Owner's Assocation
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
HOA Fee Amount: $530
Association Fee Includes: Club House, Lake/Beach Access
Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Club House, Guest Parking, Private Rec Facilities
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Hillcrest
High School: Trumbull
Elementary School: Booth Hill
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park, Private School(s), Public Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
Directions: West Lake to Old Sawmill Road
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 655
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 398705
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 5
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Booth Hill School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Hillcrest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Trumbull High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 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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Estimated sale price
$475,000 – $575,000
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