56 Forest Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
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OFF MARKET

$474,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,728 sqft

56 Forest Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Sandy Hook
Est. Refi. Payment $3,376/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 15, 2016 for $270,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$475K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$17K (+3.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$205K (+75.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +81% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$475K
September 2026$475K
August 2026$483K
July 2026$481K
June 2026$485K
May 2026$484K
April 2026$475K
March 2026$477K
February 2026$465K
January 2026$462K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
12 Skidmore Lane, Sandy Hook, CT
0.45
Single-Family Home
$490,000
03/26/26
3
2
1,894
16 Skidmore Lane, Sandy Hook, CT
0.48
Single-Family Home
$480,000
11/21/25
3
2.5
2,488
1 Owl Ridge Lane, Sandy Hook, CT
0.31
Single-Family Home
$825,000
05/01/26
4
3.5
2,872
23 Fawnwood Road, Sandy Hook, CT
0.19
Single-Family Home
$874,454
02/27/26
4
2.5
3,646
3 Owl Ridge Lane, Sandy Hook, CT
0.32
Single-Family Home
$853,000
04/08/26
4
2.5
3,012
69 Engleside Terrace, Sandy Hook, CT
1.38
Single-Family Home
$385,000
02/02/26
3
1.5
1,536
16A Pole Bridge Road, Sandy Hook, CT
0.88
Single-Family Home
$590,100
03/20/26
4
2
1,620
54 Jeremiah Road, Sandy Hook, CT
0.85
Single-Family Home
$585,000
12/11/25
3
3
2,306
23 Jeremiah Road, Sandy Hook, CT
0.66
Single-Family Home
$640,000
08/03/26
4
2.5
2,179
7 Longview Road, Sandy Hook, CT
1.10
Single-Family Home
$570,000
06/23/26
3
1.5
2,540

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
6 Canterbury Ln, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$909,600
4
2.5
3,185
Off Market
7 Canterbury Ln, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$878,700
4
3
3,182
Off Market
19 Mountain Manor Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$858,800
4
2.5
3,159
Off Market
5 Canterbury Ln, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$931,300
4
3
3,486
Off Market
8 Canterbury Ln, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$950,300
4
2.5
4,568
Off Market
47 Cobblers Mill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$1,145,500
4
4
5,012
Off Market
30 Cobblers Mill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$907,800
4
3
3,429
Off Market
28 Mountain Manor Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$908,400
4
3.5
3,928
Off Market
30 Yogananda St, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$895,000
4
3
3,243
Off Market
42 Cobblers Mill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$965,000
4
2.5
3,391
Off Market
17 Narragansett Trl, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$705,300
4
2.5
2,292
Off Market
68 Marlin Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$967,900
4
4
4,367
Off Market
5 Morgan Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$2,939,300
4
4.5
7,506
Off Market
15 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$990,100
4
5
3,592
Off Market
15 Canterbury Ln, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$986,500
4
3
3,772
Off Market
69 Alberts Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$834,900
4
2.5
3,243
Off Market
19 Valley Field Rd S, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$573,500
4
3
1,348
Off Market
4 Yearling Ln, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$844,000
4
3
2,776
Off Market
5 Old Green Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.00
$786,300
5
5
3,600
Off Market
8 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06482
0.00
$706,400
4
2
2,483
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2006
1,728 sqft
$275/sqft

About this House

Enjoy life at the lake. A quality built 2 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary colonial style home with a total of 1908 square feet of finished living area and beach rights on Lake Zoar. A wall of windows makes this light and bright to maximize your lake views, fully applianced and nicely appointed kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, real wood cabinets, large family room, 35 x 11.5 great room, 2x6 construction for increased strength and 50% more insulation, high efficiency lighting and heating system. See virtual tour for interactive floor plan and more professional photos. Access to lake from beach area or ask about additional lake front land available.
56 Forest Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,728 sqft single-family home in Sandy Hook, built in 2006. It last sold for $270,000 on Apr 15, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2011 with an asking price of $2,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 6, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $474,500, with a rent estimate of $2,935/month.

Home Details for 56 Forest Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Family Room, Laundry Room, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Propane ButaneAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2006
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 15, 2016
Source: Smart MLS #99133751
Sold
$270,000
Apr 1, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$275,000
Feb 15, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$275,000
Apr 2, 2014
Source: Smart MLS #99050826
Sold
$249,000
Jan 15, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$249,000

Market trends in Newtown

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$718K
$23.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.7%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$288
$2MoM
Available listings
103
5MoM

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What Locals Say about Sandy Hook

At least 45 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say car is needed

  • 91 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say it's quiet

  • 85 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say there's wildlife

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 26 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 20 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Jason Aaron
    "Easy 15 minute drive to 95. And 5 mins from 84. No traffic. Great safe town. Wonderful schools……………."
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  • Jim Knipe
    "Perfect place to own a dog Walking the area with a dog you will meet your neighbors. It is a very friendly area "
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  • Colie Mierzejewski
    "Dog owners would have a warm welcome because of the parks and trails that are in Fairfield hills and the various activities there are"
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    "Lots of dogs but not many routs to walk with sidewalks. Local dog parks are wonderful and close by. "
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  • Koellmer7
    "This is a area is a mix of elderly and young and new coming family’s it seems each year the the neighborhoods a are quiet and friendly "
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  • Frank
    "great neighborhood, safe, good people nice shops great places to eat. nice to walk on sidewalks. beautiful at nice and very nice by the river. it's a great place to raise children "
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  • Mo V.
    "It takes me 10 minutes to get to the point in the highway that is right below my house - I wish they’d put another exit in. Aside of that, easy access to highway and close to schools. "
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  • Melissa J.
    "schools are excellent. parks are well maintained. public pool is still clorinated, hopefully will switch to salt water"
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  • Nborrello
    "We now have a new community center in town with three pools. We also have a youth academy with a gym for everyone. "
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  • Bill B.
    "Annual sandy hook fire department lobster fest, lighting of the Sandy Hook Christmas Tree, and the Lions Club Duck Race"
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  • BB
    "Family friendly, great schools, excellent activities for kids....safe neighborhood, easy access to NYC and Boston."
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  • Roger F.
    "Newtown is a very friendly town. Kid friendly. Many activities for our youth!! It’s a very family oriented town!! People are awesome! "
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  • Joshua D.
    "I do not have a commute. I work from home for the past 5 years. However getting around town is tough. There is a ton of traffic in town over the past 2 years "
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  • John G.
    "Very difficult. There is Traffic on all highways and they need to expand the highway. Local roads are usually ok. "
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  • Sonodee24
    "The spacious front yards are a plus for dog owners. Cars drive too fast in my neighborhood which is dangerous for people who want to walk their dogs. "
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  • Deetta G. B.
    "I lived here for 38 wonderful years, made many great friends through active community in sports, Scouts, PTA and job. Neighbors respect privacy but are always there to help in time of need. Each season has it's own beauty but my favorite is Spring, after a snowy winter, to see the abundant bulbs in bloom."
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  • Doreen K. C. A.
    "Work & live in area for many years, very friendly & welcoming town, something for everyone!"
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  • Joanmariethomas
    "Great friendly neighborhood, quiet"
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Frequently asked questions about 56 Forest Dr

  • What is 56 Forest Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 56 Forest Dr in Sandy Hook, CT is $474,500.
  • What is the price history for 56 Forest Dr?
    56 Forest Dr in Sandy Hook, CT last sold for $270,000 in April 2016.
  • Is Sandy Hook a buyer's or seller's market?
    Sandy Hook is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Sandy Hook?
    The median sale price in Sandy Hook is $718K. That is down $23.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 56 Forest Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 56 Forest Dr in Sandy Hook, CT has air conditioning.
  • Does 56 Forest Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 56 Forest Dr in Sandy Hook, CT has in-unit laundry.

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