Imagine waking up to the best view of beautiful Candlewood Lake. This exceptional property offers 200 ft of direct waterfront, just steps from the water's edge. Enjoy stunning western sunsets with a panoramic view of scenic Bear Mountain Park. Endless outdoor entertainment awaits with a meticulously designed, multi-tiered landscape featuring a rare-grandfathered in waterfront cabana bar, several patios, a garden veranda, game room gazebo and a regulation-size shuffleboard court. The newly added two-story sunroom with a loft offers year-round, sweeping views that will take your breath away. The two-car garage includes a full-sized elevator, providing convenient access to the main level's Garden Veranda. A full bath and guest sleeping quarters on the main level ensure easy accessibility for all guests. The garage is also home to a modern game room with additional sleeping space for weekend visitors, complete with a slate patio and a cozy fire pit. The walk-out basement features a brand-new sauna, a second kitchen, and a guest suite, offering privacy and access to the second-tier patio. Five-zone heating & cooling, as well as a new 26 KW whole-home generator, maintenance-free Hardy Board siding and a brand-new roof. A full irrigation system ensures the property stays lush and green year-round. For boating enthusiasts, the property includes a fully covered hydraulic boat lift and two additional docks that can accommodate up to five vessels. It's amazing! With optional boats and furniture available for purchase, you can start enjoying lakefront living right away. Boat lifts still out of water, to go in the water this month.
For sale
$3,450,000
5 Shady Knolls, Danbury, CT 06811
3beds
3,773sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
9,016 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$914/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Year-round sweeping viewsFive-zone heating and coolingMeticulously designed multi-tiered landscapeRegulation-size shuffleboard courtGarden verandaSeveral patiosBrand-new roof
- 66 days |
- 1,794 |
- 79 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kyle Neumann (860)370-3712,
Houlihan Lawrence 203-438-0455
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24170496
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dressing Room, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 297.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.6 x 16
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Dining room
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 22
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Office
- Features: French Doors
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Other
- Features: Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 7
Rec play room
- Features: Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 21
Sun room
- Features: Skylight, Balcony/Deck, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Interior Balcony, Sliders
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Elevator, Sauna, Sound System
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,773
- Total interior livable area: 3,773 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,934
- Finished area below ground: 839
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Breezeway, Garden, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Dock or Mooring, Water Community, Access
Lot
- Size: 9,016 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana
- Parcel number: 81787
- Zoning: RA20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Danbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $914/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $769,440
- Annual tax amount: $18,805
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,450,000-5.5%$914/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24170496 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Listing removed | $3,650,000$967/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24122627 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000+7504.2%$967/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24122627 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/1984 | Sold | $48,000$13/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,171 +2.3% | $647,080 |
| 2024 | $15,815 +4.8% | $647,080 |
| 2023 | $15,096 +11.3% | $647,080 +34.6% |
| 2022 | $13,568 +2.2% | $480,800 |
| 2021 | $13,270 | $480,800 |
| 2020 | $13,270 | $480,800 |
| 2019 | $13,270 | $480,800 |
| 2018 | $13,270 -7.7% | $480,800 -3.2% |
| 2017 | $14,374 +1.1% | $496,500 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $14,222 +1.5% | $495,900 |
| 2015 | $14,014 | $495,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06811
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Stadley Rough SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Broadview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 2/10Danbury High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stadley Rough
- High: Danbury
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