Welcome to 40 Shields Road, an exquisite reproduction nestled in the heart of desirable Woodstock, Connecticut. This stunning property seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern efficiency, offering perfect one-floor living. The home features wide pine floors throughout, custom hand-crafted built-ins, and a beautiful cherry and soapstone Brunarhans kitchen with high-end appliances. Enjoy serene views of open pasture from your private stone patio. The property includes a second approved building lot, ideal for horses, agriculture, or future expansion. Two advanced solar systems (Rooftop Tesla solar and ground-mounted solar) alongside a geothermal heating and cooling system deliver exceptional green-energy efficiency and a lifetime of savings. Above the garage, a generous 800+ sq. ft. bonus space is ready for finishing, offering endless possibilities for additional living area. The current owners have invested in many recent substantial updates. Mechanicals include a whole-house 24kw generator, ensuring peace of mind year-round, a spacious 3-car heated garage, level-two electric car charger, Gladiator workshop, and a huge, dry basement for storage. You will love the Country Carpenter's outbuilding/potting shed. Fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and professionally landscaped grounds complete this quintessential Woodstock retreat. This truly unique property combines New England charm with thoughtful, modern improvements - a rare opportunity you won't want to miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
5.53 acresLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by John Downs• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Paul Zingarelli• BHHS Realty Professionals
Source:Smart MLS #24081089
Redfin Estimate
$942,877
$43K since sold in August 2025$18K since August
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This home's estimate is 49.5% higher than the average sale price ($631K) of 6 comparable homes.
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$179,671
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$3,189/mo
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Market trends in 06281, CT
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.2%
0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$450K
$16K MoM
Avg. days on market
13d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
30
6 MoM
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Sale history for 40 Shields Rd
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24081089
Aug 20, 2025
Sold
$900,000
$322/sq ft
Jul 14, 2025
Pending
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Jun 19, 2025
Price Changed
$998,000
$357/sq ft
Jun 3, 2025
Price Changed
$1,098,600
$393/sq ft
May 17, 2025
Listed
$1,198,600
$429/sq ft
Smart MLS #G679099
Mar 16, 2015
Sold
$520,000
$186/sq ft
Feb 9, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 11, 2014
Listed
$569,900
$204/sq ft
Elegant open concept cape with cherry brunarhans kitchen. Wide pine flrs. Numerous custom hand crafted built-ins. Includes 2nd building lot! Handicapped interior spacing. 3 Car heated gar w heated gladiator workshop. & Much more!
Public Records
Mar 30, 1993
Sold
$29,900
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,305 (+7.5%)
$41,200 + $329,400
$370,600
2022
$7,727 (+1.5%)
$41,200 + $329,400
$370,600
2021
$7,612 (+1.6%)
$41,200 + $257,300
$298,500
2020
$7,490
$41,200 + $264,500
$305,700
2019
$7,490 (+0.6%)
$41,200 + $264,500
$305,700
2018
$7,443 (+0.8%)
$39,300 + $264,500
$303,800
2017
$7,382 (+4.9%)
$39,300 + $264,500
$303,800
2016
$7,034 (+4.1%)
$45,200 + $247,400
$292,600
2014
$6,759 (+3.7%)
$45,200 + $247,400
$292,600
2011
$6,519
$45,200 + $247,400
$292,600
Tax history for 40 Shields Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,305 (+7.5%)
$41,200 + $329,400
$370,600
2022
$7,727 (+1.5%)
$41,200 + $329,400
$370,600
2021
$7,612 (+1.6%)
$41,200 + $257,300
$298,500
2020
$7,490
$41,200 + $264,500
$305,700
2019
$7,490 (+0.6%)
$41,200 + $264,500
$305,700
2018
$7,443 (+0.8%)
$39,300 + $264,500
$303,800
2017
$7,382 (+4.9%)
$39,300 + $264,500
$303,800
2016
$7,034 (+4.1%)
$45,200 + $247,400
$292,600
2014
$6,759 (+3.7%)
$45,200 + $247,400
$292,600
2011
$6,519
$45,200 + $247,400
$292,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.