7 Ford Road - Newtown, CT

$985,000

Beds

2.00

Baths

2,211

SqFt

0.83

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $985,000, the price has remained unchanged for approximately 150 days. This property has been on the market for approximately 150 days. MLS reports 136 Days on Market (DOM) before it went under contract.

7 Ford Road, Newtown, CT is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,211 square foot home built in 1957 , featuring ranch architecture. This home is part of a homeowners association. The HOA fee includes: lake/beach access.

This home is within the Newtown school district. Local, with nearby schools including Per Board of Ed.

MLS #: 24123040

Offered Price: $985,000

Residence Type: Single Family

Architectural Style: Ranch

Living Area: 2,211 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.83 Acres

Neighborhood: Lake Zoar

County: Fairfield

Year Built: 1957

Design & Construction: Frame

Heating: Hot Water,Zoned

Cooling: Wall Unit,Window Unit

Garage Spaces: 2

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $445

Estimated Tax: $8,438

Days on Market: 136

$299,900

1 Beds · 1 Baths · 784 Sq Ft

5 Shepaug Road, Newtown

Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Not specified

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane

Fuel Type: Hot Water, Zoned

Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground

Cooling System: Wall Unit, Window Unit

Hot Water System: Domestic

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $445 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $293,590

Estimated Tax: $8,438

Architectural Style: Ranch

Design & Construction: Frame

Residence Type: Single Family

Year Constructed: 1957

Living Area: 2,211 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.83 Acres

Fuel: Electric,Propane

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Active Listings: 60

Average Price: $538,380

Average DOM: 136 days

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Rustic compound on Lake Zoar. Once in a while a truly special property comes to market, this is one of those. Overlooking Lake Zoar in Sandy Hook, welcome to The Fording House circa 1918. This private, waterfront property offers a tree lined gravel drive leading to the main house with floor to ceiling views of the lake, three bedrooms, kitchen with newer appliances, great room, sun room and more. There is a separate two room cottage connected by a beautiful breezeway. The cottage retreat boasts a glass conservatory bedroom designed by the Hilton family. While simple and accommodating in style, there are one of a kind features such as the all glass gazebo bedroom, views of the water from almost all of the rooms, waterfront privacy and charming architectural details. The compound has been lovingly maintained, substantial recent investments include but are not limited to new main house septic system, roofs, furnaces, gravel drive, dock system and exterior paint, Imagine waking up to the sun's rays warming your skin through the glass bedroom walls, providing a peaceful rest while taking in the natural habitat of the quiet cove. Immersed in history, with the outbuildings dating from 1918. The main home and guest quarters were built in 1957 by the previous owner who managed a high profile restaurant in NYC. Folklore has it that he frequently invited celebrities, including members of the rat pack and the Hilton family to stay at the lake who would fly in via sea plane.

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Water Proximity Detected: This property exhibits indicators suggesting nearby or referenced water features

Location Analysis:

Water features noted

Water Proximity:

Near water body

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.8 acres

Water Indicators Found:

Water-related features referenced in listing details

Recommendations:

Professional flood assessment advised
Based on identified water-related indicators, flood insurance may warrant consideration
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Risk Level: Moderate

Property near water bodies. Consider flood insurance.

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Amenity Access Summary

Dining & Café Access: Low to Moderate
Daily Services: Limited
Recreational Space: Limited Nearby

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Homes For Sale

$538,380

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Hot Water,Zoned • Electric,Propane • Wall Unit,Window Unit • Private Well water • 1 fireplaces

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Wood

Roof Type: Asphalt Shingle

Foundation: Concrete

Garage: Detached Garage (2 car)

Patio/Deck: Breezeway,Shed,Gutters,Guest House,Patio

Utilities: Water: Private Well

Outbuildings: Breezeway,Shed,Gutters,Guest House,Patio

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