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  • $744,700

    78 Shortwoods Rd, New Fairfield, CT 06812

    3beds
    1,995sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1960
    21 Acres Lot
    $744,700 Zestimate®
    $373/sqft
    $4,010 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $744,700

    $640,000 - $856,000

    $4,010/mo

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    What's special

    House, cottage, 3 outbuildings on sub-dividable land in Fairfield County, CT. Located on 21.5 beautifully wooded acres in the quiet New England town of New Fairfield, Connecticut. Entrance to homes is 1/4 mile off pavement. Fully wooded, untouched land, completely sheltered from the outside world but minutes to all modern conveniences. Surrounded by 1550 State Land acres. Feeling of complete isolation, only sound is wild life. Hunting, turkey and deer. Well, septic and large spring fed damned pond and two vernal ponds. Heating source is gas and wood with central air conditioning. 883 feet above sea level. Sub-dividable. Main home is 2400 Sq feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Cottage is 1000 sq feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Screened in porches on both houses. There is also a 350 square foot workshop or craft space and 3 additional outbuildings. Property is conveniently located, minutes to town where everything you need is located, minutes to Squantz Pond, Candlewood lake and Ball pond, boating, fishing, swimming and Picnic grounds. 80 minute metro-north rail commute to NYC, Close to Berkshire Mountains, Lime Rock Race Track and the Appalachian trail. Minutes to Route 7 common highlight for Fall Foliage and Antiquing. 30 minutes to Westchester County Airport. 1 hour to Westport, CT and Hudson River Valley, NY, Long Island sound and So No. A little piece of heaven. Come take a look. Please only call or email if interested, no time for games, Serious inquires only. Terms negotiable, feel free to contact with questions.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,995 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Carport
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain
    Lot
    • Size: 21 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NFAIM14B1L10

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1960

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: New Fairfield

    Other

    Other facts
    • Exterior_Feat: LIGHTING, SHED, FRENCH DOORS, Guest House
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Warranty: 0
    • Water: Well
    • Color: BROWN
    • Heating: HOT AIR
    • EnergyFeatures: Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Ridge Vents
    • No_Fireplaces: 1
    • Other_Rooms: FOYER, WORKSHOP, MUD ROOM
    • Amenities: PARK, PLAYGROUND, LIBRARY
    • Lot_Desc: VIEWS, Treed
    • Style: COTTAGE
    • LastChangeType: New Listing
    • Appliances: Wall Oven, Cook Top
    • Cooling: Cent. Air
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Interior_Feat: 9+ Ceilings
    • Parking: Driveway
    • Foundation: MASONRY, BLOCK
    • Exterior: VERTICAL SIDING
    • Tax_Year: 7/16-6/17
    • Directions: Rte. 39 to Shortwood to #78

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/7/2017Sold$415,000-11.5%$208/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #99188636
    6/6/2017Listed for sale$469,000-44.8%$235/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Danbury #99188636
    12/15/2016Listing removed$850,000$426/sqft
    Source: Owner
    6/26/2016Listed for sale$850,000+223.8%$426/sqft
    Source: Owner
    8/6/1999Sold$262,500$132/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #97031704

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,106 +3.8%$421,800 +44%
    2024$10,700 +4.6%$293,000
    2023$10,226 +7.5%$293,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 06812

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