Update, Renovate or Start Fresh. Originally built in 1850, the Munson Sturges House (Circa1880, NOT on National Register of Historic Homes), is situated on 2.24 beautiful acres of mostly level land which is located on the Wilton/Weston line and convenient to both Wilton Center and Weston Center. The home is entirely in Wilton, and Wilton schools are consistently ranked in the top ten in Fairfield County for academics, sports and safety. The home features 7'4" +/- ft. ceilings, half bath, kitchen with corner breakfast nook, formal dining room which opens to the large living room with original fireplace. Off of the dining room and living room there are double doors which lead the enclosed sunroom/porch with amazing views of the property. On the second floor is the Primary bedroom with full bath and another bedroom with en-suite bath. Head upstairs to the large third bedroom, office space and hall bath. From the kitchen, head down to the walk-out lower level and discover a finished room with walk-out that holds a place in musical history. This is the place where famed Jazz Musician and Composer, Dave Brubeck, worked on some of the biggest-selling jazz recordings of all time. Looking for some amazing outside space? You’ve found it - the “Meadow”, on the corner of Newtown Turnpike and Cedar Road is the perfect spot for a potential tennis court, vegetable and flower gardens and your gatherings, large or small! Central air conditioning only on 2nd & 3rd floors. No heat in small office on 3rd floor. The grass/gravel driveway on the left of the home is shared by easement from the home at 455 Newtown Tpke. The well is shared with the home at 453-455 Newtown Tpke. Both are deeded access. The property abuts the West Branch of the Saugatuck River near Cedar Rd this small area is in "AE" Zone. The balance of the property is in "X" Zone. Home, garage and property are being sold As-is.
Sold for $700,000 on 08/19/22
$700,000
457 Newtown Turnpike, Wilton, CT 06897
3beds
2,103sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
2.24 Acres Lot
$1,077,200 Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$6,084 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 14, 2022 at 08:25am
Listed by:
Ellen M. Garcia,
Brown Harris Stevens
Bought with:
Susan Kordas, RES.797027
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer Agent: Susan Kordas, Co-Buyer Agent: Tim Dent
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170494996

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Wired for Data
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Concrete,Storage Space
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,103
- Total interior livable area: 2,103 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,853
- Finished area below ground: 250
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Unpaved, Private, Shared Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Hard/Low Nap Floors
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Terrace
Lot
- Size: 2.24 Acres
- Features: Wetlands, Cleared, Corner Lot, Level, Sloped, In Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 1922353
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: Wilton
Services availability

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