Welcome to this Washington home just outside New Preston with great proximity to local orchards, Washington Depot and Lake Waramaug. 3-4 Bedrooms with sunset views from front patio across the Litchfield Hills. Open rear yard perfect for entertaining and possible pool site. Large public rooms with vaulted living room and 2 fireplaces. Radiant heated floors in the newer additions. Office on main floor currently used as pantry, but has access to a full bath. Fantastic library can serve as second office or for overflow guests. Eat in kitchen with built in work area and sitting/breakfast nook. Upstairs contains primary suite, 2 guestrooms with hall bath, and oversized rec/media room also with full bath. So much to see at an attractive price for Washington. New roof just installed February 2026. Also new yard plantings and 2 exterior doors being replaced. 70+k in improvements and same price!
Accepting backups
$1,050,000
196 Baldwin Hill Road, Washington, CT 06777
3beds
3,938sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
1.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fantastic libraryNew yard plantingsOffice on main floorLarge public rooms
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 21, 2026 at 05:41am
Listed by:
Pels Matthews (203)671-5432,
W. Raveis Lifestyles Realty 860-868-0511
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24151193
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dressing Room, Full Bath, Stall Shower, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 525 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 25
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 17.5
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 15.5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Full Bath, Stall Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 20
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 25
Library
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 21
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 407 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.5 x 22
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Other
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Other
- Features: Laundry Hookup, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 170.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15.5
Rec play room
- Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Built-in Features, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 864 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 32
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wired for Data
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Sump Pump,Storage Space,Concrete
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,938
- Total interior livable area: 3,938 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,938
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 1.3 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped, Cleared, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2140669
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shake Siding, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Lake, Library, Park, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: New Preston
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $785,400
- Annual tax amount: $8,522
- Date on market: 1/27/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000-12.1%$267/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24151193 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2024 | Listing removed | $1,195,000-7.7%$303/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24006326 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+261.2%$329/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24006326 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/1989 | Sold | $358,500$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,522 | $785,400 |
| 2024 | $8,522 +10.8% | $785,400 +45.6% |
| 2023 | $7,689 | $539,600 |
| 2022 | $7,689 | $539,600 |
| 2021 | $7,689 | $539,600 |
| 2020 | $7,689 | $539,600 |
| 2019 | $7,689 -7% | $539,600 -7% |
| 2018 | $8,272 +0.9% | $580,510 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $8,197 | $575,200 |
| 2016 | $8,197 +3.6% | $575,200 |
| 2015 | $7,909 +1.9% | $575,200 |
| 2014 | $7,765 -16.8% | $575,200 -27.6% |
| 2013 | $9,332 +2.2% | $794,250 |
| 2012 | $9,134 +4.2% | $794,250 -0.3% |
| 2011 | $8,762 | $796,500 |
| 2010 | $8,762 +2.3% | $796,500 |
| 2009 | $8,562 +15.9% | $796,500 +40.2% |
| 2008 | $7,387 +4% | $568,260 |
| 2007 | $7,103 +4.2% | $568,260 |
| 2006 | $6,819 +9.1% | $568,260 |
| 2005 | $6,251 +1% | $568,260 +1% |
| 2004 | $6,190 -0.9% | $562,750 +44.2% |
| 2003 | $6,245 +1.6% | $390,340 |
| 2001 | $6,148 +3.3% | $390,340 |
| 2000 | $5,953 | $390,340 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,771/mo
Principal & interest
$5213
Property taxes
$1558
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06777
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Washington Primary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10Shepaug Valley SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington
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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