Commanding 16 private acres with a private road high above Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond, this 3,919 sq ft contemporary estate delivers sweeping water and ridge views from nearly every room, a setting that cannot be replicated. Solar panels, multi-tiered decks wrap the entire home, and floor-to-ceiling glass connects the architecture to an irreplaceable natural landscape. The main living level features a soaring vaulted family room with a dramatic arched window wall, a formal living room spanning nearly 30 feet, and a renovated chef's kitchen with custom glazed cabinetry, granite counters, subway tile backsplash, gas cooktop, double wall oven, and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. The entire third floor is devoted to the primary suite bedroom, sunroom with lake views, and spa bath with soaking tub, steam shower, sauna, double vanity, and walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and updated baths offer ideal guest separation. Finished lower-level rec room, full bath, and laundry complete the interior. Step outside to a gunite pool with a stone surround, a fully appointed pool house with wet bar, changing room, and shower. Sweeping lawn, mature trees, and 16+ acres of woodland privacy. A dedicated overlook frames an unobstructed panorama of Candlewood Lake and the ridgeline. Two parcels on a private road shared with four neighbors.
For sale
$1,950,000
162 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812
4beds
4,177sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
16 Acres Lot
$1,870,400 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesSolar panelsSweeping lawnDouble wall ovenSunroom with lake viewsHardwood floors throughoutGranite counters
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Listed by:
Mustafa Muaremi (860)877-4682,
Coldwell Banker Realty 860-674-0300
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24180784
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec play room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Hot Water, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,177
- Total interior livable area: 4,177 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,405
- Finished area below ground: 772
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 16 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 225187
- Zoning: 2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt,Gable
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Fairfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $467/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $753,800
- Annual tax amount: $19,848
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
Estimated market value
$1,870,400
$1.78M - $1.96M
$7,002/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+30%$467/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listing removed | $1,500,000$359/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000-33.3%$359/sqft |
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| 10/14/2024 | Listing removed | $2,250,000$539/sqft |
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| 8/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000+2.3%$539/sqft |
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| 1/31/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+175%$527/sqft |
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| 10/15/2019 | Sold | $800,000+6.7%$192/sqft |
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| 6/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $750,000+3025%$180/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170205967 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/1992 | Sold | $24,000-94.4%$6/sqft |
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| 8/3/1991 | Sold | $425,000$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,848 +0.3% | $753,800 +39.1% |
| 2024 | $19,794 +11% | $542,000 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $17,834 +7.5% | $511,000 |
| 2022 | $16,592 +3.1% | $511,000 |
| 2021 | $16,091 +3% | $511,000 |
| 2020 | $15,626 -11.1% | $511,000 -10.2% |
| 2019 | $17,579 +1% | $568,900 |
| 2018 | $17,397 +3.1% | $568,900 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $16,866 +4.5% | $565,600 |
| 2015 | $16,137 -2.8% | $565,600 -11.2% |
| 2014 | $16,603 +1.7% | $636,600 |
| 2013 | $16,322 +4% | $636,600 |
| 2012 | $15,699 +3% | $636,600 |
| 2011 | $15,247 +2.9% | $636,600 |
| 2010 | $14,820 -23% | $636,600 -31.8% |
| 2009 | $19,246 -0.1% | $933,800 |
| 2008 | $19,274 +3.4% | $933,800 |
| 2007 | $18,639 +4.7% | $933,800 |
| 2006 | $17,808 +42.4% | $933,800 +114.6% |
| 2004 | $12,510 +4.2% | $435,140 |
| 2003 | $12,010 +8.5% | $435,140 |
| 2001 | $11,066 +4% | $435,140 +18.3% |
| 2000 | $10,645 +9.8% | $367,940 |
| 1999 | $9,699 | $367,940 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10New Fairfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.1 mi
- 8/10New Fairfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 8/10New Fairfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
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- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- New Fairfield
- 06812
- 162 Shortwoods Road







