Great opportunity to own waterfront property on Lake Zoar! Property is being sold with 71 Bankside Trail. The 0.45-acre lot includes BOTH pieces combined. Enjoy beautiful year-round lake views from the deck, and living areas. The cottage with an open concept layout features a kitchen, dining, and living space with vaulted ceilings and a loft area for the second bedroom. Main level primary bedroom. Patio/garden area. Many newer windows throughout! The exterior has been recently painted, and the roof is approximately 8 years old. The lower level includes a storage area. Year round lake home or seasonal. Property sold as-is.
Sold for $361,000
$361,000
65 Bankside Trail, Newtown, CT 06482
2beds
1,032sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.45 Acres Lot
$481,700 Zestimate®
$350/sqft
$2,761 Estimated rent
Home value
$481,700
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Liz Newnham 203-994-4123,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-796-7700
Bought with:
Brian Bates, RES.0824086
KW Legacy Partners
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24023617
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 223.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 23
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 172 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 17.2
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Liv/Din Rm, French Doors, Sliders
- Level: Main
- Area: 345.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 21.6
Heating
- Hot Water, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished,Dirt Floor
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,032
- Total interior livable area: 1,032 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,032
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: None, Other
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Dock or Mooring
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 209450
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Cesspool, Other
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Zoar
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sandy Hook
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $306,050
- Annual tax amount: $8,254
- Date on market: 6/7/2024
- Exclusions: Per Inclusion/Exclusion Rider
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Sold | $361,000-5%$350/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24023617 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $380,000+216.7%$368/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24023617 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/1999 | Sold | $120,000$116/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98015005 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,796 +6.6% | $306,050 |
| 2024 | $8,254 +2.8% | $306,050 |
| 2023 | $8,031 +20.2% | $306,050 +58.8% |
| 2022 | $6,683 +0.1% | $192,760 |
| 2021 | $6,679 -0.3% | $192,760 |
| 2020 | $6,700 0% | $192,760 |
| 2019 | $6,702 +1.5% | $192,760 |
| 2018 | $6,600 +4.4% | $192,760 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $6,321 +2.4% | $186,620 |
| 2015 | $6,172 -0.7% | $186,620 |
| 2014 | $6,216 0% | $186,620 |
| 2013 | $6,218 +32.9% | $186,620 -2.1% |
| 2012 | $4,679 +0.7% | $190,652 |
| 2011 | $4,646 +1.5% | $190,652 +0% |
| 2010 | $4,576 +2.4% | $190,650 |
| 2009 | $4,467 +1% | $190,650 |
| 2008 | $4,423 +30.7% | $190,650 +58.3% |
| 2007 | $3,384 +3% | $120,410 |
| 2006 | $3,287 +4.6% | $120,410 |
| 2005 | $3,143 +4.8% | $120,410 |
| 2004 | $2,998 +6.4% | $120,410 |
| 2003 | $2,818 -2.5% | $120,410 +32.5% |
| 2001 | $2,889 +7.8% | $90,850 |
| 2000 | $2,680 +5.7% | $90,850 |
| 1999 | $2,535 | $90,850 |
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Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sandy Hook Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Newtown Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 9/10Newtown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Newtown,Reed
- High: Newtown
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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