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  • $789,999

    1 Acre Dr, Danbury, CT 06811

    4beds
    2,550sqft
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1934
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $627,300 Zestimate®
    $310/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Soaring vaulted ceilingsShampoo niche cut-outPartial lake viewsFarmhouse sliding barn doorNest thermostatFloating white sinkMatte black delta faucet
    • 1 Story (single-level living) RANCH HOUSE with • Attached LEGAL MOTHER-IN LAW APARTMENT (1 Bedroom/ 1 BATH) FOR SALE • 0.45 ACRES • Partial LAKE VIEWS • Exclusive PRIVATE BEACH rights to CANDLEWOOD LAKE's PRIVATE community beach situated literally across the street- 30 second walk • Additional HEATED 600 sqft of finished STORAGE SPACE above garage, which could be used as a HOME OFFICE or YOGA studio or as an ADDITIONAL BEDROOM TOTAL BEDROOMS INCLUDING RANCH HOUSE and Mother-in-Law Apartment: 4BR, 2.5 BATH’S • 2550 sq ft of living space PLUS 600 sqft of finished HEATED detached legal storage space (Total 3150 sqft) • Enjoy CANDLEWOOD LAKES’ PRIVATE BEACH RIGHTS for GREAT PLAIN AREA/ PLEASANT ACRES residents ONLY —your own escape away from the crowds $125/ year • Dock a Boat or Jet Ski, Kayak for an additional charge MAIN RANCH HOUSE SET-UP: • 1700 sqft • Primary Bedroom 14' X 15' • Second Bedroom 12' X 10' • Office/ ADDITIONAL 3rd Bedroom 12' X 14' • SOARING VAULTED CEILINGS • Partial Lake Views from Living Room & Second Bedroom • Forced-Air WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE ejects warmth through separate blower, allowing you to save $ on heating costs • Dining Room • Florida Room—with floor to ceiling windows • NEST THERMOSTAT ABOUT THE KITCHEN of the MAIN HOUSE: • Brand NEW BOSCH Dishwasher • ALL-WHITE kitchen cabinets • Stainless Steel Appliances • Black GRANITE Countertops ABOUT THE BATHROOM’S of the MAIN RANCH HOUSE: 1 HALF BATH: • Brand new 6" WIDE WHITE OAK PLANK FLOORING • New Industrial Matte Black Mirror with 2” deep metal framing • Washer & Dryer on same floor 1 FULL BATHROOM: • Shower/Tub with White Subway Tiles • Pottery Barn STAINLESS STEEL Mirror • ABUNDANT closet space (including 2 Cedar Closets and Built-In's) • Beautiful Hardwood Floors • Private Expansive Backyard • Private Deck off of Master Bedroom with Whirlpool (non-operable) ABOUT THE Attached 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- LEGAL MOTHER-IN LAW APARTMENT: • Previously rented out for Monthly RENTAL INCOME OF $1999 PLUS UTILITIES • REDUCE YOUR MONTHLY MORTGAGE BY $1999 • One Bedroom 12’ X 11’ • 887 sq ft • Brand New WHITE OAK 6" WIDE PLANK FLOORING • Vaulted Ceilings • 3 Cedar Closets • NEST THERMOSTAT • HEATED FULLY ENCLOSED PORCH WITH TONS OF WINDOWS (20' X 15')—perfect as an office, gym, or extended living area or SECOND BEDROOM BATHROOM: • Industrial Bathroom with matte black Daltile 12x24 tiles featuring copper metallic accents reminiscent of NYC subway lines • Floating White Sink • Matte Black DELTA Faucet • Rose-Gold Rain Shower Head • SHAMPOO NICHE CUT-OUT • Copper Pendant Lights • Matte Black Medicine Cabinet • FARMHOUSE Sliding Barn Door ADDITIONAL KITCHEN AREA: • White Kitchen Cabinets • Electric Stove • Mother-in-Law Apartment HAS ITS OWN SEPARATE PATIO • Additional SPEED QUEEN DRYER IN BASEMENT FOR TENANT'S USE (3 years old) • WASHER Hook-Up Available LEGAL STORAGE SPACE ABOVE GARAGE: • 600 SQFT of FINISHED HEATED STORAGE SPACE • Could be used as a HOME OFFICE, YOGA STUDIO OR ADDITIONAL BEDROOM • LAKE VIEWS • CHARCOAL WOOD ACCENT WALL • 2 Closets • ADDITIONAL 3RD PATIO SPACE (FENCED IN) • NEST THERMOSTAT VIDEO OF RANCH: https://youtu.be/bItKpqs4b2s VIDEO OF Mother-In Law Apartment: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RyIuJIP4WLA (COPY & PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER) ABOUT THE PROPERTY: • ADDITIONAL 550 SQFT of Storage Space in Basement • 2 AO SMITH Hot Water Heaters • Oil Tank • Septic System (flushed yearly. Probiotics added) • 2 CAR GARAGE (detached) • Additional Driveway Parking UP TO 6 CARS or a BOAT ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD: • 2.7 miles to Metro North • Desired neighborhood of GREAT PLAIN AREA/ PLEASANT ACRES • 4 minutes to Danbury Hospital • Close to TOP SCHOOLS: - Broadview Middle School (2.4 miles) -Great Plain School (1.5 miles) -Danbury High School (2.7 miles) FOR SALE BY OWNER/ BROKER
    What the owner loves about this home
    RANCH with MOTHER-IN-LAW APARTMENT ATTACHED LEGAL; PRIVATE BEACH RIGHTS TO CANDLEWOOD LAKE; 30 SECOND WALK TO BEACH; PARTIAL LAKE VIEWS
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    Property Owner (917) 686-1787

    This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air, Oil, Propane / Butane
      Cooling
      • Wall
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,550 sqft
      Video & virtual tour

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 8
      • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 0.45 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: DANBMI08L63

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1934

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: On Site Laundry Available
      Location
      • Region: Danbury

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $310/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $305,130
      • Annual tax amount: $7,625
      • Date on market: 7/15/2026

        Estimated market value

        $627,300

        $590,000 - $665,000

        $3,361/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/15/2026Listed for sale$789,999+122.5%$310/sqft
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        6/23/2026Listing removed$3,499$1/sqft
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        4/22/2026Listed for rent$3,499$1/sqft
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        4/3/2026Listing removed$3,499$1/sqft
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        3/22/2026Price change$3,499-34%$1/sqft
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        3/5/2026Listed for rent$5,299+76.7%$2/sqft
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        4/21/2023Listing removed--
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        4/7/2023Listed for rent$2,999+84.6%$1/sqft
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        9/28/2021Listing removed--
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        9/21/2021Listed for rent$1,625$1/sqft
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        3/24/2021Listing removed--
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        8/16/2016Sold$355,000-17.2%$139/sqft
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        8/10/2009Listing removed$429,000$168/sqft
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        2/9/2009Listed for sale$429,000+8.6%$168/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/6/2004Sold$395,000+123.2%$155/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #98199689 Report a problem
        8/30/1993Sold$177,000$69/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #93721997 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,625 +2.3%$305,130
        2024$7,457 +4.7%$305,130
        2023$7,119 +2%$305,130 +23.4%
        2022$6,979 +2.3%$247,300
        2021$6,825 $247,300
        2020$6,825 $247,300
        2019$6,825 $247,300
        2018$6,825 +5.6%$247,300 +10.7%
        2017$6,465 +1%$223,300
        2016$6,404 +1.5%$223,300
        2015$6,310 $223,300
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 06811

        Getting around

        31 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        15 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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