Welcome to your lakeside retreat! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers serene views of Lake Zoar, just steps away from your front door. The open living and dining area, bathed in natural light, provides a cozy space for relaxation or entertaining. The outdoor patio offers the perfect spot to retreat on warm summer days. With convenient access to the lake via the pavilion and beach located right our your window, this cottage is an ideal getaway. This gem won't last long!
Sold for $220,000
$220,000
8 Bankside Trail, Newtown, CT 06482
2beds
620sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$307,800 Zestimate®
$355/sqft
$2,223 Estimated rent
Home value
$307,800
$277,000 - $339,000
$2,223/mo
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Lakeside retreatNatural lightOutdoor patioCozy space
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Kelley 203-948-2864,
Around Town Real Estate LLC 203-727-8621
Bought with:
James Boyles, RES.0821901
Realty ONE Group Connect
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170624697
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 620
- Total interior livable area: 620 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 620
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Rocky, Sloped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 209431
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Cesspool
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Health Club, Lake, Library, Park, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Lake Zoar
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sandy Hook
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $355/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,379
- Date on market: 4/23/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2024 | Sold | $220,000+2.3%$355/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170624697 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Pending sale | $215,000$347/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170624697 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $215,000+82.2%$347/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170624697 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2016 | Listing removed | $118,000$190/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #F10102845 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $118,000$190/sqft |
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #99130181 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,797 +6.6% | $166,900 |
| 2024 | $4,501 +2.8% | $166,900 |
| 2023 | $4,379 +42% | $166,900 +87.6% |
| 2022 | $3,084 +0.1% | $88,960 |
| 2021 | $3,082 -0.3% | $88,960 |
| 2020 | $3,092 0% | $88,960 |
| 2019 | $3,093 +1.5% | $88,960 |
| 2018 | $3,046 -11.9% | $88,960 -12.9% |
| 2017 | $3,458 +2.4% | $102,110 |
| 2015 | $3,377 -0.7% | $102,110 |
| 2014 | $3,401 0% | $102,110 |
| 2013 | $3,402 -13.1% | $102,110 -36% |
| 2012 | $3,916 +0.7% | $159,572 |
| 2011 | $3,889 +1.5% | $159,572 +0% |
| 2010 | $3,830 +2.4% | $159,570 |
| 2009 | $3,739 +1% | $159,570 |
| 2008 | $3,702 +32.7% | $159,570 +60.7% |
| 2007 | $2,789 +2.9% | $99,270 |
| 2006 | $2,710 +3.8% | $99,270 -0.8% |
| 2005 | $2,611 +4.8% | $100,040 |
| 2004 | $2,491 +6.4% | $100,040 |
| 2003 | $2,341 +30.2% | $100,040 +77% |
| 2001 | $1,798 +7.8% | $56,530 |
| 2000 | $1,668 +5.8% | $56,530 |
| 1999 | $1,577 | $56,530 |
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Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sandy Hook Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Newtown Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.1 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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