71 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
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OFF MARKET

$822,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,143 sqft (on 2.36 acres)

71 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Sandy Hook
Est. Refi. Payment $5,842/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 16, 2017 for $462,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$822K
Since last month
Decreased$26K (-3%)
Since last year
Increased$10K (+1.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$360K (+77.8%)
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 +73% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$822K
September 2026$822K
August 2026$848K
July 2026$848K
June 2026$871K
May 2026$853K
April 2026$838K
March 2026$833K
February 2026$810K
January 2026$792K
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
15 Timbermill Road, Sandy Hook, CT
0.25
Single-Family Home
$875,000
06/05/26
4
2.5
2,476
31 Pole Bridge Road, Newtown, CT
0.58
Single-Family Home
$750,000
08/13/26
4
5
4,360
4 Bristle Lane, Sandy Hook, CT
0.81
Single-Family Home
$625,000
11/24/25
3
4
3,024
8 Bristle Lane, Sandy Hook, CT
0.72
Single-Family Home
$835,000
09/30/26
4
2.5
2,951
17 Jeremiah Road, Sandy Hook, CT
0.86
Single-Family Home
$580,000
10/31/25
4
3
2,845
21 Pearl Street, Newtown, CT
0.62
Single-Family Home
$870,000
06/30/26
4
2.5
3,441
27 Pole Bridge Road, Sandy Hook, CT
0.61
Single-Family Home
$720,000
02/27/26
4
2.5
2,828
9 Miya Ln, Sandy Hook, CT
0.53
Single-Family Home
$700,000
07/24/26
4
3
2,117
7-A Jeremiah Road, Sandy Hook, CT
0.85
Single-Family Home
$875,000
06/17/26
4
2.5
2,822
4 Sunnyview Terrace, Sandy Hook, CT
0.73
Single-Family Home
$799,000
05/28/26
4
4.5
3,012

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
69 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.04
$622,700
4
2.5
2,252
Off Market
69 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.04
$640,300
4
2.5
2,244
Off Market
73 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.05
$1,500,000
6
3.5
4,730
For Sale
48-50 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.06
$592,900
3
2.5
1,637
Off Market
1 Chimney Swift Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.08
$427,400
3
2
1,254
Off Market
2 Chimney Swift Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.08
$461,000
3
3
1,446
Off Market
67 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.08
$468,500
4
3
1,640
Off Market
80 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.09
$456,600
3
2
1,446
Off Market
1 Timbermill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.09
$750,500
4
2.5
2,796
Off Market
72 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.10
$524,500
3
1.5
1,883
Off Market
2 Jo Mar Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.10
$598,200
3
2.5
2,021
Off Market
LOT 2 Jomar Drive, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.10
$600,400
4
2
2,100
Off Market
3-A Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.11
-
-
-
-
Off Market
39A Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.11
$360,300
1
2
1,308
Off Market
65 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.11
$442,400
3
1
1,008
Off Market
70 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.12
$522,000
4
2
1,620
Off Market
84 Riverside Rd, Newtown, CT 06482
0.13
$708,700
4
2.5
2,528
Off Market
9 Timbermill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.13
$960,000
5
3
3,960
Off Market
4 Jo Mar Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.13
$620,800
4
2.5
2,172
Off Market
3 Chimmney Swift Dr, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
0.13
$677,300
4
3
2,990
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1780
2.36 acre lot
3,143 sqft
$262/sqft
Garage

About this House

Mini Estate! The James Thurber Homestead National Register 1780. Light-filled Georgian Home completely updated with $300K addition. Cathedral ceiling in kitchen with Viking and Subzero appliances, breakfast room, foyer, mudroom with washer/dryer, living room with bay window. Formal dining room, back and front staircases, full bath, and library. Second floor master bedroom w/dressing room and bath, updated bath, and 2 guest rooms. Third floor suite with vaulted ceilings, living room, full bath, office and bedroom, Carriage House with 2-car garage, open barn, upstairs office, and storage loft. Separate rental Cottage w/light filled living room, kitchen, bath and sleeping loft. Sited on 2.36 park-like acres with Deer fenced garden, soaring hardwood trees, stone fences and invisible pet fence.
71 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,143 sqft single-family home in Sandy Hook, built in 1780. It last sold for $462,500 on Jun 16, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $822,300, with a rent estimate of $5,215/month.

Home Details for 71 Riverside Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Library, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Workshop, Sun Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Gas, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Other, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Other, Shake ShingleExterior: WoodGardenLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1780
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.36 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 16, 2017
Source: Smart MLS #99153064
Sold
$462,500
May 12, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$495,000
Jul 11, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$495,000
Apr 18, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$524,900
Oct 21, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$524,900
Price decreased by 3%

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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    "Easy 15 minute drive to 95. And 5 mins from 84. No traffic. Great safe town. Wonderful schools……………."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Annual sandy hook fire department lobster fest, lighting of the Sandy Hook Christmas Tree, and the Lions Club Duck Race"
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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 71 Riverside Rd

  • What is 71 Riverside Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 71 Riverside Rd in Sandy Hook, CT is $822,300.
  • What is the price history for 71 Riverside Rd?
    71 Riverside Rd in Sandy Hook, CT last sold for $462,500 in June 2017.
  • 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 71 Riverside Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 71 Riverside Rd in Sandy Hook, CT has air conditioning.
  • Does 71 Riverside Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 71 Riverside Rd in Sandy Hook, CT has in-unit laundry.

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