Exquisite New England homestead featuring an expanded Cape situated on 4.61 gorgeous acres in the highly desirable Boggs Hill area of Newtown. This enchanting home has so much to offer-w/2 fireplaces(1 wood/ gas) a large screened in porch overlooking a quintessential country retreat. The formal living room has a window seat, gas fireplace & access to the screened in porch.The porch radiates charm w/expansive views of the picturesque grounds. The dining rm has h/w floors & a window seat. The large family rm has built-ins,a woodburning fireplace & french doors leading out to the spacious bluestone patio.The kitchen has granite counters w/brkfst bar, newer appliances & cherry cabinets. Just off the kitchen there is a light soaked brkfst nook & an additional butler's pantry/laundry room w/lots of storage.The first floor also has a home office & powder room. Upstairs,the Primary Ste is generous w/a huge walk-in closet & full bath w/soaking tub, shower & double vanity.There are three additional b/r's on the second flr along w/a hall bath. The property is stunning w/professionally landscaped gardens, a beautiful blue stone patio & sweeping views of the cleared meadows. There is a 1600 sq ft outbuilding perfect for a car enthusiast to store cars/horse/animal barn or to turn it into a party barn as it has water & electricity. Wonderful fields for pasture & paddocks. This home exudes New England charm.All this & convenience w/close proximity to town & hwys set in a lovely neighborhood. Recent updates since owned include: Roof,Central A/C, Furnace, Garage Doors, Driveway, Patio, Light fixtures, Appliances, Bathroom Floors, & Painting.
Sold for $975,000
$975,000
5 Shepard Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470
4beds
2,868sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
4.61 Acres Lot
$1,046,300 Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$4,980 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,046,300
$994,000 - $1.11M
$4,980/mo
Zestimate® history
Loading...
Owner options
List your home for rent
$4,980/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
Learn more$4,980/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$5,495/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
See today's rates$5,495/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 09, 2024 at 08:19pm
Listed by:
Mary Kate Klemish-Boehm 203-583-1027,
Brown Harris Stevens 203-221-0666
Bought with:
Cindy H. Searight, RES.0821868
Houlihan Lawrence
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170617660
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, French Doors, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Dining Area, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Built-in Features, Pantry, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Zoned, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Smart Thermostat
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Concrete,Interior Entry,Storage Space
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,868
- Total interior livable area: 2,868 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,868
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Private, Paved, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting
Lot
- Size: 4.61 Acres
- Features: Level, Few Trees, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 204402
- Zoning: R-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Library, Park, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: Newtown
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2024 | Sold | $975,000$340/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170617660 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2024 | Pending sale | $975,000$340/sqft |
Source:  Halstead / Brown Harris Stevens #170617660 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $975,000+8.5%$340/sqft |
Source: Halstead / Brown Harris Stevens #170617660 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Halstead / Brown Harris Stevens Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,000$313/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170526678 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,541 +6.6% | $471,150 |
| 2024 | $12,707 +2.8% | $471,150 |
| 2023 | $12,363 +10.2% | $471,150 +45.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06470
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Head O'Meadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Newtown Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Newtown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Head O'Meadow
- Middle: Newtown
- 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.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$1,046,300
2% more
+$20,926
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$1,067,226
- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- Newtown
- 06470
- 5 Shepard Hill Road