Wonderful 1760 Saltbox on Main Street. Gorgeous perennial gardens, mature trees with beautifully updated kitchen and baths. Kitchen includes honed black granite, period painted inset cabinetry with amazing Wolf appliances. Large hearth with crane and beehive oven as the focal point to this cozy eat in kitchen.
Sold for $452,000
$452,000
78 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
4beds
1,688sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1760
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$484,600 Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$3,730 Estimated rent
Home value
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central, Evaporative, Wall
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,688 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: NEWTM26B4L3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
Materials
- masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1760
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Newtown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $268/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,250
- Annual tax amount: $8,342
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $452,000-9.6%$268/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $499,900$296/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900-1%$296/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $504,900$299/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $504,900-2%$299/sqft |
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| 7/13/2025 | Price change | $515,000-3.7%$305/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Price change | $535,000-1.8%$317/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Price change | $544,900-0.9%$323/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $549,900-0.9%$326/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Price change | $554,900-0.7%$329/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Price change | $559,000-1.8%$331/sqft |
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| 4/7/2025 | Price change | $569,000-1.7%$337/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $579,000+28.1%$343/sqft |
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| 5/30/2023 | Sold | $452,000+17.4%$268/sqft |
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| 4/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $385,000+4.1%$228/sqft |
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| 7/1/2004 | Sold | $370,000+75.4%$219/sqft |
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| 4/30/1998 | Sold | $211,000+8.2%$125/sqft |
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| 5/1/1997 | Sold | $195,000$116/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,342 +6.6% | $290,250 |
| 2024 | $7,828 +2.8% | $290,250 |
| 2023 | $7,616 +8.6% | $290,250 +43.4% |
| 2022 | $7,015 +0.1% | $202,340 |
| 2021 | $7,011 -0.3% | $202,340 |
| 2020 | $7,033 0% | $202,340 |
| 2019 | $7,035 +1.5% | $202,340 |
| 2018 | $6,928 +19.6% | $202,340 +18.3% |
| 2017 | $5,795 +2.4% | $171,110 |
| 2015 | $5,659 -0.7% | $171,110 |
| 2014 | $5,700 0% | $171,110 |
| 2013 | $5,701 +3.5% | $171,110 -23.8% |
| 2012 | $5,509 +0.7% | $224,490 |
| 2011 | $5,471 +1.5% | $224,490 |
| 2010 | $5,388 +2.4% | $224,490 |
| 2009 | $5,260 +1% | $224,490 |
| 2008 | $5,208 -2.7% | $224,490 +17.9% |
| 2007 | $5,352 +2.9% | $190,450 |
| 2006 | $5,199 +4.6% | $190,450 |
| 2005 | $4,971 +4.8% | $190,450 |
| 2004 | $4,742 +6.4% | $190,450 |
| 2003 | $4,457 +5.7% | $190,450 +43.6% |
| 2001 | $4,217 +7.8% | $132,610 |
| 2000 | $3,912 +5.9% | $132,610 +0.2% |
| 1999 | $3,693 | $132,370 |
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Neighborhood: 06470
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hawley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Newtown Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Newtown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- Newtown
- 06470
- 78 Main St