Welcome to your lakeside retreat! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers serene views of Lake Zoar, just steps away from your front door. The open living and dining area, bathed in natural light, provides a cozy space for relaxation or entertaining. The outdoor patio offers the perfect spot to retreat on warm summer days. With convenient access to the lake via the pavilion and beach located right our your window, this cottage is an ideal getaway. This gem won't last long!
Sold for $220,000 on 04/22/24
$220,000
8 Bankside Trail, Newtown, CT 06482
2beds
620sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$285,200 Zestimate®
$355/sqft
$2,202 Estimated rent
Home value
$285,200
$254,000 - $317,000
$2,202/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 01, 2024 at 01:00am
Listed by:
Jennifer Kelley 203-948-2864,
Around Town Real Estate LLC 203-727-8621
Bought with:
James Boyles, RES.0821901
Realty ONE Group Connect
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170624697
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 620
- Total interior livable area: 620 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 620
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Features: Rocky, Sloped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 209431
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Cesspool
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Health Club, Lake, Library, Park, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Sandy Hook
- Subdivision: Lake Zoar
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2024 | Sold | $220,000+2.3%$355/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170624697 | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Pending sale | $215,000$347/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170624697 | ||
| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $215,000+82.2%$347/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170624697 | ||
| 10/16/2016 | Listing removed | $118,000$190/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #F10102845 | ||
| 1/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $118,000$190/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #99130181 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,797 +6.6% | $166,900 |
| 2024 | $4,501 +2.8% | $166,900 |
| 2023 | $4,379 +42% | $166,900 +87.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sandy Hook Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Newtown Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 9/10Newtown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Newtown,Reed
- High: Newtown
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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