296 Lakemere Drive
Southbury, Connecticut 06488
Reduced from $575,000
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,316
- Acres
- 0.34
- Year Built
- 2004
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Welcome to 296 Lakemere Drive! Tucked away near the waters of Lake Zoar in desirable Southbury, this home offers a seamless blend of classic charm, expansive living spaces, and exceptional entertaining features. Hardwood floors extend throughout the entire main level. Step into the welcoming entry foyer; to the left sits an inviting living room, while to the right, a formal dining room comfortably accommodates extra seating. A quaint home office provides a quiet work-from-home sanctuary just before reaching the open eat-in kitchen, which boasts expansive floor space, abundant cabinetry, and a sunlit breakfast nook. Designed for hosting, a wet bar sits conveniently off the kitchen, leading straight into the warm family room featuring custom built-in bookshelves, a cozy fireplace, and sliding glass doors that open out to the back deck. Upstairs, all three bedrooms are generously sized. The primary suite serves as an impressive private retreat complete with a ceiling fan, walk-in closet, full en-suite bath, a unique interior balcony, and its own small private deck! Near the end of a cul de sac with a private fenced yard that includes an inground pool! Enjoy year-round resort-style living with water access just moments away. Conveniently located near Lake Zoar boat launches, Kettletown State Park hiking trails, and Southbury's vibrant shopping, dining, and top-rated Region 15 schools. Fast access to I-84 makes commuting throughout New Haven and Fairfield Counties a breeze!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Southbury
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 2004
- Days on Market
- 84 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,316 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.34 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total
- Property Taxes
- $7,770 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Southbury Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
48
22 under contract
Median List Price
$799,000
48 active listings
Median Closed Price
$626,000
162 sales
Median Days on Market
53
48 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$290
48 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
162 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$499,000
vs $799,000 median
37.5% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$215
vs $290 median
25.9% below median
Days on Market
84 days
vs 53 days median
31 days longer than median
Based on 48 active and 162 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Southbury. Source: SmartMLS · As of November 4, 2026.
Location
296 Lakemere Drive, Southbury, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 29, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,721
- Property Taxes$648
- Insurance$166
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Southbury
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 2004
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,316 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Pomperaug
- Middle
- Regional District 15
- High
- Pomperaug
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Laundry Location
- Upstairs hall bathroom
- Appliances
- DryerWasherDishwasherMicrowaveOven/RangeRefrigerator
- Basement
- FullUnfinished
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Interior Features
- Cable - AvailableCable - Pre-wiredOpen Floor Plan
- Additional Rooms
- Foyer
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.34 acres
- Zoning
- R-20
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total parking spacesOff Street Parking
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to Water
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- ShedPorchDeckGuttersLighting
- Lot Description
- Lightly WoodedLevel LotOn Cul-De-Sac
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $7,770 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 84
- MLS #
- 24198119
- MLS Status
- Under Contract - Continue to Show
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