Nestled within one of Roxbury, Connecticut's most quiet and picturesque enclaves, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod home offers a rare opportunity to cultivate your dream country retreat. Built in the 1970s, this residence presents a wonderful canvas for those seeking to personalize and update a home within a highly sought-after area, celebrated for its exquisite properties and serene landscapes. The idyllic surroundings include a tranquil stream which meanders down through the property, while established mature plantings burst with color and life, providing a private oasis for relaxation and enjoyment. Imagine alfresco dining on the inviting stone terrace, or pursuing your gardening passions in the dedicated garden shed. This home is ready for its next chapter, offering a foundation of classic Cape Cod charm awaiting modern touches. It's an exceptional chance to invest in a lifestyle of peace and natural beauty, surrounded by the distinguished homes that define this desirable corner of rural Connecticut. *Town tax records - 3 bedrooms, health file has 2.
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Price cut: $50K (3/30)
$799,000
242 Tophet Road, Roxbury, CT 06783
3beds
1,862sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
6.07 Acres Lot
$763,500 Zestimate®
$429/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dedicated garden shedInviting stone terraceClassic cape cod charm
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- 372 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
THE KATHRYN CLAIR TEAM,
Kathryn Clair (203)948-5255,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-868-6600,
Co-Listing Agent: Kathryn Bassett 203-841-8161,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24147507
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Jack & Jill Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 295.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 16.4
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Living room
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 14
Study
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 275 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 25
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,862
- Total interior livable area: 1,862 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,862
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Unpaved, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Stone Wall
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Brook
Lot
- Size: 6.07 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 866301
- Zoning: C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Stables/Riding, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Tophet
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Roxbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $429/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $434,420
- Annual tax amount: $5,647
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
- Exclusions: see exclusion/inclusion list
Estimated market value
$763,500
$725,000 - $802,000
$3,961/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Price change | $799,000-5.9%$429/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24147507 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000$456/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24147507 Report a problem | ||
| 12/25/2025 | Listing removed | $849,000$456/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24113675 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $849,000-5.1%$456/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24113675 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000$481/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24113675 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,647 +3.2% | $434,420 |
| 2024 | $5,474 | $434,420 |
| 2023 | $5,474 -8.1% | $434,420 +11.3% |
| 2022 | $5,954 -1% | $390,410 |
| 2021 | $6,012 -2.5% | $390,410 |
| 2020 | $6,168 -0.3% | $390,410 |
| 2019 | $6,188 | $390,410 |
| 2018 | $6,188 -0.6% | $390,410 -11% |
| 2017 | $6,227 -0.6% | $438,510 -4.1% |
| 2016 | $6,264 | $457,260 |
| 2015 | $6,264 +2.2% | $457,260 |
| 2014 | $6,127 +0.7% | $457,260 |
| 2013 | $6,082 +2.4% | $457,260 -6.8% |
| 2012 | $5,939 +1.7% | $490,830 |
| 2011 | $5,841 +4.4% | $490,830 |
| 2010 | $5,595 +4.6% | $490,830 |
| 2009 | $5,350 | $490,830 |
| 2008 | $5,350 +17.7% | $490,830 +66.3% |
| 2007 | $4,546 0% | $295,170 0% |
| 2006 | $4,547 | $295,290 |
| 2005 | $4,547 | $295,290 |
| 2004 | $4,547 | $295,290 |
| 2003 | $4,547 +25.1% | $295,290 +58.7% |
| 2001 | $3,636 | $186,100 |
| 2000 | $3,636 | $186,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06783
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABooth Free SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10Shepaug Valley SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Booth Free
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- Connecticut
- Litchfield County
- Roxbury
- 06783
- 242 Tophet Road
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