Located in the desirable lake community of Candlewood Shores, Thistle Cottage beautifully blends the timeless charm of a classic lakeside cottage with the open floor plan today's buyers love. Ideal as a full-time residence or weekend retreat, this inviting ranch offers warmth, character, and flexible living spaces. A light-filled enclosed porch with hardwood floors serves as a welcoming entry, sunroom, or home office before opening to the spacious living, dining, and kitchen area. The sun-filled kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, open shelving, stainless steel appliances, and flows into the living room with soaring beamed ceilings, knotty pine walls, hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace. A renovated full bath complements the main-level bedroom, while the loft provides the perfect office, reading nook, or play space. The walkout lower level offers a bright family room with patio access, a private second bedroom, full bath, laundry, storage, and a versatile alcove ideal for a gym, hobby room, or workspace. Enjoy the screened porch, covered patio, and lake views. Just a short walk to the private beach, clubhouse, playground, lake access, and year-round community events. Convenient to I-84, shopping, restaurants, wineries, hiking, and the Hudson Valley. Thistle Cottage offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Candlewood Shores lifestyle. Recent updates include three ductless heat pumps, updated electrical, new vinyl siding, water heater, retaining wall and front steps
For sale
$530,000
12 Longview Drive, Brookfield, CT 06804
2beds
1,411sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$376/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 33 days |
- 2,028 |
- 120 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stacey Cronin (973)464-6434,
Houlihan Lawrence 845-279-6800
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24193080
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Lower
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Built-in Features, Stall Shower
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Patio/Terrace, Sliders, Hardwood Floor, Slate Floor
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Loft
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Laundry Hookup, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Mud Room
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,411
- Total interior livable area: 1,411 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 819
- Finished area below ground: 592
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved, On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Access, Seasonal
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped, Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 57331
- Zoning: R 7
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Playground, Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
- Subdivision: Candlewood Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brookfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $376/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,930
- Annual tax amount: $7,375
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000+35.9%$376/sqft |
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| 7/26/2021 | Sold | $390,000$276/sqft |
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| 5/27/2021 | Contingent | $390,000$276/sqft |
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| 5/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $390,000$276/sqft |
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| 5/17/2021 | Contingent | $390,000$276/sqft |
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| 4/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $390,000+434.2%$276/sqft |
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| 10/17/1995 | Sold | $73,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,375 +3.7% | $254,930 |
| 2024 | $7,113 +3.9% | $254,930 |
| 2023 | $6,847 +3.8% | $254,930 |
| 2022 | $6,598 +19.9% | $254,930 +39.4% |
| 2021 | $5,505 +1.5% | $182,880 |
| 2020 | $5,422 +1.7% | $182,880 |
| 2019 | $5,329 +2.8% | $182,880 |
| 2018 | $5,183 +13.4% | $182,880 +9.2% |
| 2017 | $4,570 +4.6% | $167,450 -1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,370 | $170,040 |
| 2014 | $4,370 +1.2% | $170,040 |
| 2013 | $4,319 +3.5% | $170,040 |
| 2012 | $4,173 -5% | $170,040 -22.8% |
| 2011 | $4,394 +2.4% | $220,340 |
| 2010 | $4,290 +3.2% | $220,340 |
| 2009 | $4,156 +1.1% | $220,340 |
| 2008 | $4,109 +3.8% | $220,340 |
| 2007 | $3,957 +30.4% | $220,340 +78.5% |
| 2006 | $3,034 +2.8% | $123,430 |
| 2005 | $2,950 +5.7% | $123,430 |
| 2004 | $2,792 +3.4% | $123,430 |
| 2003 | $2,699 +31.5% | $123,430 +76.8% |
| 2001 | $2,052 +9.2% | $69,800 -0.1% |
| 2000 | $1,879 +3.5% | $69,860 |
| 1999 | $1,816 | $69,860 |
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Neighborhood: Candlewood Orchards
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Candlewood Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Whisconier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 8/10Brookfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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