Natural Retreat in Danbury CT - A unique, wooded 19+ acre retreat, showcasing a pond, within an urban setting and offering unique opportunity to build a family retreat or subdivision, Located in Fairfield County this is an opportunity to embrace the peace and quiet of the rural landscape. With 19.4 rustic acres, this secluded six-parcel property includes a six-acre pond, rolling hills, wooded fields and natural rock outcroppings. The property abuts Franklin Street Extension and one parcel on Farimont Drive. Situated across from a private golf course, 1 mile to I-84 and approximately 75 minutes to New York City, this idyllic property is rural in feel, but convenient for travelers. Ready for a residential estate escape or available for a cluster housing development. Danbury has one of the lowest tax rates in the Northeast. Composite map available of the 6 parcels. Unique 19.4 acres in Danbury, showcasing a 6 acre pond. The property includes 6 parcels and is located across from Ridgewood Country Club and a parcel on Fairmount Drive. The property is treed and has some natural rock outcroppings. The location is within 1 mile of Interstate 84 and less than 90 minutes to New York City. Multiple opportunities to create a country estate, or subdivision. Merson's Pond was the source of ice for the Danbury Community before refrigerators, where the ice was harvested and cut to fit into refrigerators next door at the ice house.
Lot/land
$900,000
140 Franklin Street Extension, Danbury, CT 06811
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19.4Acres
Unimproved Land
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19.4 Acres Lot
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What's special
Showcasing a pondAbuts franklin street extensionSecluded six-parcel propertyWooded fieldsRolling hillsNatural rock outcroppings
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 07, 2025 at 01:17pm
Listed by:
Mark J. Nolan (203)994-6031,
Nolan Realty LLC 203-797-8255
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170570083
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Golf Course
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 1200
Lot
- Size: 19.4 Acres
- Features: Split Possible, Wetlands, Rocky, Wooded, Urban
Details
- Parcel number: 71947
- Zoning: RA40
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Cable Available, None/Unknown
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall
- Subdivision: Middle River
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Danbury
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $82,390
- Annual tax amount: $2,059
- Date on market: 5/15/2023
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,326/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 5/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $900,000-60% |
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| 10/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000-10% |
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| 1/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/28/2021 | Price change | $2,500,000-47.4% |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 06811
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10King Street Primary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10Broadview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Danbury High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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