4 Bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom move-in-ready, expansive home that boasts ample living space across three levels. The eat in kitchen seamlessly transitions into the inviting dining and family room, creating the perfect environment for entertaining. The lower level presents a variety of options for customizing the space to fit your unique lifestyle needs with sliding doors leading out to a deck, as well as interior and garage access. This home offers the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living. Minutes to the town center, Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond and a short drive to Thunder Ridge Ski area. Some popular hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiast are Pootatuck Forest, Sweet Cake Mountain Preserve, Great Hollow Nature Preserve, Bear Mountain, and Hidden Valley are all within close proximity. Minutes to the metro north shuttle or a short drive to the Brewster/Southeast train station, where you can catch a Metro-North train to NYC's Grand Central Station. Major highways such as I-84/I-684 are easily accessible, making trips to Stamford or Westchester a snap. New Fairfield offers many community events for people of all ages, but with better taxes than NY. Come over to the other side, CT is waiting for you.
Sold for $577,500
$577,500
56 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812
4beds
2,987sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.69 Acres Lot
$737,000 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$5,058 Estimated rent
Home value
$737,000
$700,000 - $781,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Liz Pepin 203-470-4225,
Luks Realty 203-746-0535
Bought with:
Robert M. Leonard, RES.0806967
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170555868
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 29
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sliders
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 25
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 18
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Garage Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,987
- Total interior livable area: 2,987 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,987
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Stone
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Secluded, Few Trees, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 225125
- Zoning: 2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Basketball Court, Golf, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,100
- Annual tax amount: $7,666
- Date on market: 8/15/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2023 | Sold | $577,500-3.7%$193/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170555868 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2023 | Pending sale | $599,900$201/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170555868 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2023 | Price change | $599,900-4.8%$201/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170555868 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2023 | Price change | $629,900-2.9%$211/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170555868 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,000+116.3%$217/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170555868 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/1999 | Sold | $300,000+1.7%$100/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98049201 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/1989 | Sold | $295,000$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,371 +8.7% | $355,900 +50.7% |
| 2024 | $8,622 +4.6% | $236,100 |
| 2023 | $8,240 +7.5% | $236,100 |
| 2022 | $7,666 +3.1% | $236,100 |
| 2021 | $7,435 +3% | $236,100 |
| 2020 | $7,220 -2.8% | $236,100 -1.8% |
| 2019 | $7,431 +1% | $240,500 |
| 2018 | $7,354 +2.5% | $240,500 |
| 2017 | $7,172 +4.5% | $240,500 |
| 2015 | $6,861 -5.5% | $240,500 -13.6% |
| 2014 | $7,263 +1.7% | $278,500 |
| 2013 | $7,141 +4% | $278,500 |
| 2012 | $6,868 +3% | $278,500 |
| 2011 | $6,670 +2.9% | $278,500 |
| 2010 | $6,483 -5.4% | $278,500 -16.3% |
| 2009 | $6,855 -0.1% | $332,600 |
| 2008 | $6,865 +3.4% | $332,600 |
| 2007 | $6,639 +4.7% | $332,600 |
| 2006 | $6,343 +1.7% | $332,600 +53.3% |
| 2004 | $6,236 +4.2% | $216,920 |
| 2003 | $5,987 +8.5% | $216,920 |
| 2001 | $5,516 +2.4% | $216,920 +16.5% |
| 2000 | $5,389 +9.8% | $186,260 |
| 1999 | $4,910 | $186,260 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06812
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10New Fairfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10New Fairfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10New Fairfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Consolidated
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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