This charming village edge cottage enjoys lovely views of the Housatonic River. The home has been lovingly cared for and updated with excellent systems and mechanicals, including air conditioning. The inviting front porch is complete with porch swing. Enter the living room with its large picture window that overlooks the river and fills the room with natural light. There is a den/study, an updated, eat-in kitchen with skylights and full bath on the first floor with two bedrooms upstairs. Outside is a small barn perfect for bicycles, gardening tools, etc.. West Cornwall is a lovely, bucolic New England town with its Historic Covered Bridge and one of the areas best Saturday farm markets. There is exceptional hiking and fly fishing and Mohawk Ski area is just a few miles away, making this a perfect getaway for year round fun and activities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$332Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mimi Harson• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Laurie Warshavsky• L.J. Shoreline Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170481270
Redfin Estimate
$368,079
$82K since sold in October 2022$8,000 since October
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Market trends in 06796, CT
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
101.6%
+3.5% MoM
Median sale price
$695K
$46K MoM
Avg. days on market
64d
9 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 50 Lower River Rd
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #170481270
Oct 6, 2022
Sold
$286,000
$258/sq ft
Sep 18, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 1, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2022
Relisted
—
Apr 14, 2022
Listed
$299,000
$270/sq ft
Apr 11, 2022
Coming Soon
$299,000
$270/sq ft
Smart MLS #170400947
Jun 21, 2021
Listing Removed
—
May 18, 2021
Contingent
—
May 16, 2021
Listed
$299,000
$270/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 1997
Sold
$134,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,515 (+1.5%)
$48,200 + $122,900
$171,100
2022
$2,479 (+42.7%)
$48,200 + $122,900
$171,100
2021
$1,737 (+0.6%)
$22,100 + $81,900
$104,000
2020
$1,727
$22,100 + $81,300
$103,400
2019
$1,727 (+0.5%)
$22,100 + $81,300
$103,400
2018
$1,719 (+3.1%)
$22,100 + $81,300
$103,400
2017
$1,667 (−16.9%)
$22,100 + $81,300
$103,400
2016
$2,006 (+2.8%)
$41,300 + $89,700
$131,000
2014
$1,952
$41,300 + $89,700
$131,000
Tax history for 50 Lower River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,515 (+1.5%)
$48,200 + $122,900
$171,100
2022
$2,479 (+42.7%)
$48,200 + $122,900
$171,100
2021
$1,737 (+0.6%)
$22,100 + $81,900
$104,000
2020
$1,727
$22,100 + $81,300
$103,400
2019
$1,727 (+0.5%)
$22,100 + $81,300
$103,400
2018
$1,719 (+3.1%)
$22,100 + $81,300
$103,400
2017
$1,667 (−16.9%)
$22,100 + $81,300
$103,400
2016
$2,006 (+2.8%)
$41,300 + $89,700
$131,000
2014
$1,952
$41,300 + $89,700
$131,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,108
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Litchfield County
APN
805319
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 5
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Cooling System: Heat Pump, Wall Unit
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 2
Room Information
Room Count: 6
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot
Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Description: Frame
Property Information
Waterfront Description: View
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1108
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $171,100
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Electric
Heat Type: Heat Pump, Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
School Information
High School: Housatonic
Elementary School: Cornwall Consol.
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: RT 7 to RT 128, take an immediate right after going through the covered bridge onto Lower River Rd. 50 will be on the left up a shared driveway and over the railroad tracks.
County: Litchfield
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,108
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Litchfield County
APN: 805319
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 6
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cornwall Consolidated School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$350,000 – $424,000
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