49 Great Ring Road
Newtown, Connecticut 06482
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 7 | 3
- SqFt
- 5,883
- Acres
- 5.94
- Year Built
- 1940
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Welcome to 49 Great Ring Road-an iconic estate with breathtaking views and a classic 1940 built home full of charm and elegance. Step into the front-to-back foyer and take in the sight lines to the expansive stone patio and sparkling pool. At the heart of the home is the great room, featuring a soaring ceiling and a grand fireplace-perfect for gatherings. The custom cherry sunroom is a showstopper with wide plank chestnut floors, coffered ceiling, and French doors leading outside. Host memorable dinners in the banquet-sized dining room with built-ins and a cozy fireplace. The updated kitchen features granite counters, a breakfast bar, large pantry, and adjacent laundry area. A delightful breakfast room and an oversized screened in porch complete the space. The primary suite is a two-room retreat with two fireplaces, ample closets, dual baths, and a balcony overlooking the grounds. Upstairs you'll find three additional ensuite bedrooms, plus two more bedrooms with a shared full bath. The finished lower level includes a custom bar and a parlor with fireplace. Potential in-law suite over the kitchen with a full bath. A detached two-car garage includes guest quarters. Additional land available-an extraordinary opportunity. This home offers significant upgrades over the years that include, the sun room, patio's, basement bar area, the detached garage, windows, siding, roof, this is a must see to appreciate the home and land.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Newtown
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1940
- Days on Market
- 117 days
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 7 full · 3 half
- Living Area
- 5,883 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 5.94 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 4 garage
- Property Taxes
- $20,860 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Newtown Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
77
37 under contract
Median List Price
$829,000
77 active listings
Median Closed Price
$678,601
313 sales
Median Days on Market
30
77 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$309
77 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
313 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.93M
vs $829,000 median
2.3× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$328
vs $309 median
6.1% above median
Days on Market
117 days
vs 30 days median
87 days longer than median
Based on 77 active and 313 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Newtown. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 30, 2026.
Location
49 Great Ring Road, Newtown, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Aug 27, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$9,922
- Property Taxes$1,738
- Insurance$643
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Newtown
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1940
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 5,883 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 300 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Sandy Hook
- Middle
- Reed
- High
- Newtown
Interior
- Heating
- RadiantRadiatorSteam
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Split System
- Fireplaces
- 5
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- Off of the kitchen with a half bathroom
- Appliances
- Gas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullHeatedStorageGarage AccessInterior AccessPartially Finished
- In-Law Apartment
- YesSecond FloorOver Garage
- Interior Features
- Open Floor Plan
- Additional Rooms
- Laundry RoomMud Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 5.94 acres
- Zoning
- R-2
- Garage / Parking
- 4 garage spacesDetached GarageUnder House Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pool
- ConcreteIn Ground Pool
- Construction
- Shingle
- Color
- White
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Porch-ScreenedGuest HouseFrench DoorsPatioBalconyAwningsFruit TreesPorchGarden AreaStone Wall
- Lot Description
- Level LotSloping LotRollingOpen Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $20,860 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 117
- MLS #
- 24172938
- MLS Status
- Active
- Financing
- FHA,VA,CHFA
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This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.
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