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78 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
Current Price: $544,900
4 beds 
2 baths 
1688 sq. ft
Last Update: 6/21/2025
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Charming Historic Home with Modern Comforts - Beautifully preserved historic salt box colonial home, perfectly blended with modern conveniences! - Located in the heart of Newtown, this 4-bedroom gem offers character, comfort, and convenience in one exceptional package. Enjoy the ease of main-level living with a spacious primary bedroom on the first floor, accompanied by two full bathrooms for flexibility and function. The home features updates where they matter most - including a new roof (2024) furnace motor (2023) hot water heater (2017) right side siding (2025) - while maintaining its original charm and character. Dont miss the opportunity to own a piece of Newtowns history - with all the modern touches you need.
New roof & plywood sheathing on barn / garage as well (2024) 4 car capacity - ( 2 on each side ) - studio workspace at end
Main street to Newtown - 3/10 ths of a mile past the flag pole - House on the right - Park in driveway - go in the back door
MLS #: 24082053
Style: Colonial
Color: White
Total Rooms:
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Acres: 0.21
Year Built: 1760 (Public Records)
New Construction: No/Resale
Home Warranty Offered:
Property Tax: $7,828
Zoning: R-1
Mil Rate:
Assessed Value: $290,250
Potential Short Sale:
Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 1688; below grade sq feet total is ; total sq ft is 1688
| Appliances Incl.: | Gas Cooktop,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer |
| Laundry Location & Info: | Main Level Full size stacker in kithchen closet |
| Fireplaces: | 2 |
| Basement Desc.: | Crawl Space |
| Exterior Siding: | Shake,Vinyl Siding |
| Exterior Features: | Porch,Barn,Gutters,Lighting,Patio |
| Foundation: | Stone |
| Roof: | Asphalt Shingle |
| Parking Spaces: | 2 |
| Garage/Parking Type: | Barn,Detached Garage |
| Swimming Pool: | 0 |
| Waterfront Feat.: | Not Applicable |
| Lot Description: | Treed,Dry,Level Lot,Historic District |
| Occupied: | Owner |
Hot Water System
Heat Type:
Fueled By: Hot Air.
Cooling: Central Air
Fuel Tank Location:
Water Service: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Elementary: Hawley
Intermediate:
Middle: Newtown
High School: Newtown
Current List Price: $544,900
Original List Price: $579,000
DOM: 80
Listing Date: 4/2/2025
Last Updated: 6/14/2025 10:15:48 PM
List Agent Name: Chuck Ciambriello
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty