AWESOME LOCATION: private yet 9 minutes to center of town! The long driveway leads to this stunning 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial. This home is set far off the road for the perfect serenity with the soothing sounds of a babbling brook which is located at the front of the property. Walk inside and you will feel the love and respect for this home. In the heart of the home is a beautiful modern eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, white cabinets and 2 pantries. Celebrate special occasions in the formal dining room. Enjoy 2 distinct living spaces, 1 is a formal living room and the other is a warm and cozy family room featuring a stone fireplace with a propane log set insert. The Andersen sliding glass door brings you to your private backyard which has a hot tub, a play set, a shed and fruit trees. Walk upstairs to your luxurious primary suite which offers a large walk in closet and a full bathroom. There are 3 additional bedrooms on the upper level that share a stylish full bathroom. Conveniently located on the upper level, just steps away from all 4 bedrooms is the laundry room. The basement has an additional 872 square feet that can be finished and easy to heat. Additionally, a stand-by automatic whole house generator was installed 5 years ago. Sellers take great pride in there home, so please take your shoes off when entering the home or wear booties. This is a must see! Recent updates: roof, HVAC, Furnace, Condenser are all about 5 years old. California-style closets, washer & dryer were installed upstairs, all carpeting was removed and replaced with hardwood floors, new water treatment system was installed (water softener), shed in the backyard, French drains around the property, Andersen front door, and a new culvert and driveway with railings on both sides were installed this year.
Sold for $660,000
$660,000
1040 Purchase Brook Road, Southbury, CT 06488
4beds
2,449sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
3.24 Acres Lot
$682,000 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$4,037 Estimated rent
Home value
$682,000
$607,000 - $771,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy D. Smetana 203-598-1749,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-264-8180
Bought with:
Janet Cronin-Rumanoff, RES.0768566
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24109391
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Family room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Gas Log Fireplace, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 21
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Smart Thermostat
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Garage Access
- Attic: Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,449
- Total interior livable area: 2,449 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,449
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Brook
Lot
- Size: 3.24 Acres
- Features: Wetlands, Sloped, Cleared, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1326840
- Zoning: R-80
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Ridge Vents, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Pool, Stables/Riding
- Subdivision: The Purchase
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Southbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $269/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $326,450
- Annual tax amount: $7,900
- Date on market: 7/6/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Sold | $660,000-1.5%$269/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24109391 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $670,000$274/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24109391 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2025 | Price change | $670,000-2.8%$274/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24109391 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $689,000-1.4%$281/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24109391 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000+64.5%$285/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24109391 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2010 | Sold | $425,000-3.4%$174/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98435511 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2009 | Listed for sale | $439,740+36.1%$180/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RIGHT CHOICE #B986095 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2001 | Sold | $323,000$132/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #W2005245 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,900 +2.5% | $326,450 |
| 2024 | $7,704 +4.9% | $326,450 |
| 2023 | $7,345 +5.3% | $326,450 +34.1% |
| 2022 | $6,973 -2.3% | $243,480 |
| 2021 | $7,134 +0% | $243,480 |
| 2020 | $7,134 +0.7% | $243,480 |
| 2019 | $7,085 +0.3% | $243,480 |
| 2018 | $7,061 -5.8% | $243,480 -4.8% |
| 2017 | $7,498 +3.2% | $255,890 |
| 2015 | $7,267 +2.9% | $255,890 |
| 2014 | $7,063 +4.6% | $255,890 |
| 2013 | $6,755 +0.3% | $255,890 -19.5% |
| 2012 | $6,736 -0.9% | $317,740 |
| 2011 | $6,800 -0.5% | $317,740 |
| 2010 | $6,831 +2.9% | $317,740 |
| 2009 | $6,641 -0.9% | $317,740 |
| 2008 | $6,704 +0.1% | $317,740 +20.5% |
| 2007 | $6,699 +1.2% | $263,740 |
| 2006 | $6,620 +5% | $263,740 |
| 2005 | $6,303 +13.8% | $263,740 |
| 2003 | $5,539 +25.5% | $263,740 +46.4% |
| 2001 | $4,412 | $180,100 |
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Neighborhood: 06488
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Gainfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.3 mi
- 7/10Rochambeau Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 8/10Pomperaug Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gainfield
- Middle: Rochambeau
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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